London is one of the world’s most remarkable and exciting cities. Truly
global, London reaches out to embrace diverse people and cultures,
encompasses the best the world has to offer - cutting edge arts and
culture, a world leader in business and commerce, year-round sports and
events and cuisine and entertainment. London motivates and inspires
like no other city.
There are three main social networking events throughout the conference. To start the conference there is a welcome reception on Sunday 13 September 2009 during the evening, to be held in the magnificent, portrait-lined Great Hall of the historic Royal Courts of Justice, a Victorian interpretation of thirteenth century Gothic architecture.
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On the evening of Monday 14 September 2009 there will be a river cruise on the Thames. Delegates will be able to take in what are probably the best views of London aboard the city’s largest yacht, the beautiful Silver Sturgeon with its open air decks and a spectacular, glass-roofed champagne bar.
On the final day of the conference on Wednesday 16 September 2009, the closing gala dinner featuring entertainment and live music will take place at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane. The hotel is one of London’s most famous landmark venues and has staged the world-famous BAFTA awards amongst other impressive events.
Sunday 13 September
Afternoon Tour Panoramic Coach Tour of London
Welcome Reception Royal Courts of Justice
Monday 14 September
Opening Ceremony QEII Conference Centre (included in accompanying persons programme)
Morning Tour London Eye
Three-Quarter Day Tour Windsor Castle
Afternoon Tour Buckingham Palace
Evening Local Colour Night Dinner Cruise
Tuesday 15 September
Day Tour Oxford
Three-Quarter Day Tour Windsor Castle
Afternoon Tour Buckingham Palace
Evening Walking Tour Jack the Ripper Walk
Evening Tour London Eye
Wednesday 16 September
Morning Tour City of London
Gala Dinner (included in accompanying persons programme)
Post-conference tours
FIDIC 2009 London post-conference tours organised by specialised tour operators, SPECTRA, will take conference delegates to two of the UK’s tourist regions. Each presents unique facets from geographical, historical and cultural perspectives to the Heart of England and the Scottish experience.
Accompanying persons
Accompanying persons will be able to enjoy a
wide range of attractions in London that testify to the city’s
remarkable and historic cultural heritage. Tours will leave from the
conference venue, the QEII Conference Centre, except for Monday’s
mid-day tour (London Eye) and the Tuesday evening tours where
participants meet at the attraction.