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Active Galactic Nuclei XVI: A Sea of Discoveries

14–19 Jun 2026
Brindisi
UTC timezone

Social Events

  • Sunday, June 14th: Registration and Welcome Cocktail (18:00) at Santa Spazio Culturale (Yeahjasi) - Ex convento di Santa Chiara

    * 18:00 – 20:00: Registration Desk & Welcome Cocktail at Santa Spazio Culturale (Yeahjasi) - Ex convento di Santa Chiara

    * 18:30 – 19:00: Presentation: EVOOS Project (Extra-Virgin Olive Oil in Space) - Featuring Giovanni Ripa (President of Coldiretti Brindisi)

    * 19:00 – 20:00: Piano Concert: Aksinja Gioia 
     
  • Monday, June 15th: a City Tour starting from Palazzo Nervegna (Italian/English) at 18:30
     
  • Tuesday, June 16th: Public Lecture by Prof. Roberto Maiolino (University of Cambridge) at 18:30 (Palazzo Nervegna)
    "The birth and evolution of stars, galaxies and black holes through cosmic epochs"
     

  • Wednesday, June 17th: Visit to Castello Alfonsino (18:30) and Social Dinner at "Al Porticciolo" (20:30)

    * 18:30 - Meet at Autorità Portuale to take a boat to Castello Alfonsino

    * 19:00 – 20:30: Visit to Castello Alfonsino

    * 20:30 – 22:30: Social Dinner at "Al Porticciolo" Restaurant

    * 22:30 - Bus back to Autorità Portuale

     
  • Thursday, June 18th: Excursion to Riserva Naturale di Torre Guaceto (15:30) and dinner at "La Braceria" (20:00)
     
    * 14:30 - Meet at Autorità Portuale to take a bus to Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve (visit & swim)

    * 15:30 – 19:30: Excursion: Trip to Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve

    * 20:00 – 22:30: Dinner at "La braceria" (near Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve)

    * 22:30 - Bus back to Autorità Portuale

  • Friday, June 19th: Science Theater performance "Crazy Space" at Teatro Verdi (21:00)
      
Please specify any dietary requirements using the form provided during registration. This information will be taken into account for the conference dinner, aperitifs, and coffee breaks. 
 
To book for additional guests for the welcome cocktail and the social dinner, please use the registration form. 
Estimated costs are approximately €15 for the cocktail (free for children) and €50 for the dinner (menu for children upon request, please write an email to info@commasrl.com). Payments will be collected on-site at the registration desk.