The IAPCO 2020 Organising Committee is looking forward to showing you around our neighborhood by experiencing Vancouver through a social lens.
Meet up with old friends and make new connections during our social programming.
Please note these social events are applicable only to IAPCO Members and Co-Delegates. Accompanying persons (16 years and older) can attend the Welcome Reception, Afternoon Excursions, the Casual Dinner on the Top of Vancouver, and the Gala Dinner.
First Timer's Reception
Time: 18:00 – 19:00
Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Location: Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver, Coal Harbor Bistro
Dress Code: Business Casual


Welcome Reception
Time: 19:00 – 21:30
Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
Dress Code: Business Casual
Note: Buses will depart from the Pan Pacific Hotel at 18:30. All guests from other accommodation areas are asked to come to the Pan Pacific Hotel for pickup.


Afternoon Excursion
Time: 15:30 – 18:30
Date: Thursday, 13 February 2020
Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge
Dress Code: Casual, Outdoor Gear Preferred: Sweat-Wicking Layers and Winter Jacket. Waterproof, Warm Winter Boots, Warm Gloves and Toque
Note: Buses will depart from the Pan Pacific Hotel and the Pinnacle Hotel at 15:30.


Casual Dinner on Grouse Mountain, the Peak of Vancouver
Time: 18:30 – 21:00
Date: Thursday, 13 February 2020
Location: Grouse Mountain, the Peak of Vancouver
Dress Code: Casual. Warm, Waterproof Winter Jacket and Boots Preferred


IAPCO After Hours
Time: 21:00 – 23:00
Date: Thursday, 13 February 2020
Dress Code: Casual


Gala Dinner
Time: 19:00 – 23:00
Date: Friday, 14 February 2020
Location: Fairmont Pacific Rim, Sapphire Ballroom
Dress Code: Urban Chic


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