The Organizing Committee of the 11th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery is pleased to inform the congress social evens. All the participants and their accompanying persons are invited to all the social events without any extra charge. It will be a chance to meet other participants and to experience cultural diversity of the host country, Japan.
Exact hours of all events below are tentative.

Opening Ceremony(tentative)

Date and Time:	September 2, 2008 (Tues.) Part1:16:20 - (Japanese Traditional Music Performed) Part2:17:00 – 18:00 (Ceremony)
Venue:	2F, National Convention Hall of Yokohama, Pacifico Yokohama
Note:	Business attire

** Due to Japanese VIP attendance, we would like to limit admission time because of security reason. Please come before 16:20, otherwise you won’t attend the opening ceremony.

Welcome Reception (tentative)

Date and Time:	September 2, 2008 (Tues.) 18:00 – 19:30
Venue:	1F, Exhibition AB, Pacifico Yokohama
Note:	Buffet

Yokohama Night (tentative)

Date and Time:	September 4, 2008 (Thur.) 18:30 – 21:00
Venue:	Yokohama Cosmoworld (*3-min walk from Convention Center, Pacifico Yokohama) & Exhibition Hall AB, Pacifico Yokohama
Style:	Buffet
Note:	Casual

Free Amusement Rides
The number of participation is limited. Please register as early as possible by on-line registration.

Closing Ceremony (tentative)

Date and Time:	September 5, 2008 (Fri.) 18:00 – 18:15
Venue:	Room 301, 3F, Conference Center, Pacifico Yokohama