Social Events

Congress Dinner (separate ticket is required)

Join colleagues for an evening of celebrating the ISSVA World Congress 2022 and the city of Vancouver. Appetizers, carving stations, and drinks will allow you to mingle with colleagues while seeing the exhibits of the Vancouver Aquarium and exploring the aquatic life of British Columbia and the oceans of the world. The aquarium is a short walk from the meeting venue and can be accessed on foot or via provided us transportation. Please feel free to dress casually and wear comfortable shoes.

Tickets may be purchased during the registration process or, if additional tickets are available, can be purchased on site in Vancouver.

Thursday, 12 May
Location: The Vancouver Aquarium
Buses Depart from the Westin Bayshore: 18:45
Event Start Time: 19:00
Food Available Until: 21:00
Drinks Available Until 21:30
Buses Return to the Westin Bayshore: 21:30-22:00
Event Closes: 22:00

Note: The ISSVA Board of Directors has elected to require all in-person meeting attendees (and their guests if attending social events) to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We encourage you to Learn more about our COVID-19 protocol as well as health and safety regulations implemented by government authorities.

Time to Explore Vancouver

If you plan to arrive early, depart late or simply explore the city during the other evenings of the ISSVA World Congress 2022, we encourage you to explore everything the city of Vancouver has to offer on the Destination Vancouver Website.