Attendee feedback from past events has indicated that networking is one of the most valued aspects of I-COM events. In order to accommodate attendee wishes, we have organised a full day of networking around taking in the cultural and culinary sights of Lisbon.

AGENDA

March 12th, 2010

20.00

Dinner - "Macau Night"

Restaurant Mandarin, Estoril

Featuring over 119 specialities, The Estoril Mandarim is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Europe serving the haute cuisine of the Guangdong region. For those wanting to take part in this dinner only and not in the rest of the Networking Day on March 13th, this can be booked separately for a surcharge of EUR 70,- per person.

March 13th, 2010

09:00

Departure from Hotel Palacio Estoril to Lisbon by the seaside road

10:00

Coffee Break at the famous Pastéis de Belém Café (Casa Pastéis de Belém). This café is an institution in Lisbon since 1837 and is famous for its Portuguese custard tart, served warm from the oven

11:00

Panoramic tour of Bélem quarter (Belém Tower & Monument to the Discoveries) ending at Estrela Square

11:30

At Estrela Square, trams are waiting for an hour tram tour around Bairro Alto, Lisbon’s old quarters of Lisbon ending at Figueira Square

12:30

Important Field Research at the Port Wine Institute for apéritif and Port Wine tasting

13:30

Heading to lunch, we take short walk from the Port Institute to the heart of Chiado quarter, Lisbon's cultural and shopping area

14.00

Lunch

Restaurant Tagide

16.00

St. Georges Castle

Panoramic Walk to and around St. Georges Castle with wonderful views of Lisbon

17.00

Return trip to Hotel Palacio

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