Social Program

IJCAI 2019 Welcome Reception

Date: Monday August 12th, 2019

Place: Multifunction Hall, N1, University of Macau

Time: 19:00-22:00

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The reception is included for all registrants to the Main Conference of IJCAI 2019. The IJCAI 2019 get-together party will take place at University of Macau, the newly built campus. The UM campus is located in the east of Hengqin Island, Guangdong province, on a piece of land leased to the Macao SAR government, but is under the jurisdiction of the Macao SAR, an innovative implementation of the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ policy.

The new campus is in an architecture style of Chinese combined with Portuguese. Elements of both architecture styles can be found in the details of the buildings in the campus. There will be unlimited drinking and excellent food served at the reception. Don’t forget to bring your badge!

Complimentary shuttle bus will be provided between the conference hotel, the Venetian Macao and the University of Macau. Schedule will be announced during once close to the conference.

IJCAI 2019 Conference Banquet

Date: Wednesday August 14th, 2019

Time: 19:00-22:00

Place: The Parisian Macao, Level 5, the Parisian Ballroom

Transport: Interconnected to Venetian, just 2-5 minutes walking

The conference dinner will take place at the Parisian Macao, which is an integrated resort inspired by the magic and wonder of the famed “City of Light.” Featuring a half-scale authentic recreation of the Eiffel Tower, The Parisian Macao offers a full array of integrated resort facilities, including approximately 3,000 guestrooms and suites designed with contemporary French flair, international restaurants, pool deck with themed water park, kids’ club, spa, health club, 1,200-seat theatre, convention and meeting space and entertainment.

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The banquet ticket is included in the Main Conference fee for non-student delegates, and delegates can also purchase the additional ticket at the registration system. Some Chinese traditional performance and streetmosphere will be provided during the banquet. Immerse yourself and your friends in the treasured tradition of street performance.

IJCAI 2019 Student Reception

Date: Wednesday August 14th, 2019

Time: 19:00-22:00

Place: Banyan Tree Macau @Galaxy Macau

How to get there: 10 minutes walking cross the road at Venetian West Lobby, then walk 5-10 minutes walking within Galaxy Macau

Closing Reception

Date: Friday August 16th, 2019

Place: Venetian Ballroom, Level 3, the Venetian Macao

Women's Lunch

Date: Wednesday August 14th, 2019 (12:30-14:00)

Place: Cafe Deco
 (https://www.venetianmacao.com/restaurants/signature/cafe-deco.html)

This event provides an opportunity to network with other attendees, mentor and be mentored, and share ideas about supporting diversity and inclusion in AI. While the focus is especially on those who identify as female, all participants, regardless of gender, are welcome to participate.