Accompanying Events

 
Event Date Start Fees Registration Method
Opening Ceremony Monday, August 25, 2025 5:00 p.m. Included ECM35 Registration Form
Welcome Reception Monday, August 25, 2025 7:30 p.m. Included
Concert at AMU Hall Tuesday, August 26, 2025 7:30 p.m. Included
Student Mixer Tuesday, August 26, 2025 9:00 p.m. 10 EUR/person
Gala Dinner Wednesday, August 27, 2025 8:00 p.m. 70 EUR/person
Science Slam Thursday, August 28, 2025 5:15 p.m. Included
Open Lecture Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:00 p.m. Included
Closing Ceremony Friday, August 29, 2025 5;15 p.m. Included
 


Opening Ceremony

Date: Monday, August 25
Venue: Poznań Congress Center
Start: 5:00 p.m.
 
Join us for the Grand Opening Ceremony of the 35th European Crystallographic Meeting!
This special event will officially inaugurate our conference and bring together distinguished scientists, experts, and enthusiasts of crystallography from around the world. The ceremony will feature inspiring speeches from special guests, representatives of the organizing committee, and key figures in the field. It’s a chance to celebrate the remarkable progress made in crystallography, recognize its impact on science and society, and explore exciting possibilities for the future.

 


Welcome Reception

Date: Monday, August 25
Venue: Poznań Congress Center
Start: 7:30 p.m.
 
Start the 35th European Crystallographic Meeting in a warm atmosphere during the Welcome Reception!
After the official opening of the conference, we invite you to a reception where you can relax after your journey, refresh old acquaintances, and make new ones. You will have the opportunity to exchange experiences and get inspired for future endeavors.
The Welcome Reception is a unique chance to feel the conference atmosphere, meet speakers and participants from around the world. It’s also a great way to network before the intensive days filled with lectures and sessions.


Concert at AMU Hall

Date: Tuesday, August 26
Venue: AMU Hall, Collegium Minus,
Wieniawskiego 1, 60-702 Poznań
Start: 7:30 p.m.
 
A very special classical music concert in the magnificent University Hall. It will be a wonderful evening filled with a symphony of sensations. The sublime mood will calm our thoughts before a new day full of conference experiences. 






 


AMU Hall



Student Mixer

Date: Tuesday, August 26
Venue: 'Blue Note' Jazz Club
Kościuszki 79, 61-891 Poznań
Start: 9:00 p.m.
 
We invite all young crystallographers and researchers (up to 35 years old) to the Student Mixer, an energetic dose of fun, dancing, and networking to the beat of the best music!
This event is exclusively dedicated to the younger generation of crystallographers, ensuring a fantastic time among peers who share your interests and passions. Get ready for a night full of dancing, great music, and unforgettable memories! Our DJs will keep the energy high with the best tracks, guaranteed to keep you on the dance floor all night long.





 


'Blue Note' Jazz Club





Gala Dinner

Date: Wednesday, August 27
Venue: Poznań Congress Center
Start: 8:00 p.m.
 
The Gala Dinner is a special occasion to meet fellow conference members in an elegant setting. During this evening, you will have the opportunity to enjoy exquisite dishes and establish valuable connections. The Gala Dinner is not just a meal but also a chance to celebrate achievements in the field of crystallography, express gratitude to partners and sponsors, and share a mutual passion for science. 


Science Slam

Date: Thursday, August 28
Venue: Poznań Congress Center
Start: 5:15 p.m.
 
Participating in the Science Slam contest is a chance to present a crystallographic topic of your choice in an innovative, entertaining and unique way. Each contestant will be given a maximum of 5 minutes to amaze the audience with a performance consisting of a slideshow, a dance number, or anything else that could be the winning act!

The performances will be ranked according to the intensity of the audience's applause, and the top three performances will be awarded valuable prizes sponsored by STOE.
There is no fee or age limit to participate, but spots are limited, so apply now!
 
Applications should be sent to scienceslam.ecm@gmail.com  by July 31th and need to include:
(1) Name and surname of the contestant
(2) Title of the performance
(3) Summary of the performance (max. 5 sentences describing the core of your performance)

We are waiting for you!
 



Open Lecture

Date: Thursday, August 28
Venue: III Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. św. Jana Kantego
Strzelecka 10, 61-845 Poznań
Start: 7:00 p.m.
 
Andrzej B. Więckowski
The Nobel winner Max von Laue was a schoolboy in Poznań
 
Professor Andrzej B. Więckowski is a physicist and chemist, specializing in the history of physics. He will present his research on Max von Laue's school years in Poznań, revealing documents confirming Laue’s education at the Friedrich-Wilhelms-Gymnasium. The lecture will also describe von Laue's Nobel Prize-winning discovery. In 2014, a plaque was unveiled at von Laue's school, to mark the International Year of Crystallography and to highlight Laue’s connection to Poznań. The lecture will take place in the very school attended by Max von Laue.


Closing Ceremony

Date: Friday, August 29
Venue: Poznań Congress Center
Start: 5:15 p.m.
 
The Grand Closing of the 35th European Crystallographic Meeting will be a special moment to celebrate our shared achievements, thank everyone who contributed to the success of this exceptional event, and invite you to the next edition of the conference!