{"id":2664,"date":"2025-09-04T22:46:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T22:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/confer.co.nz\/isc2026\/?page_id=2664"},"modified":"2025-12-03T02:17:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T02:17:44","slug":"social-functions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/confer.co.nz\/isc2026\/social-functions\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Functions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h1>Social Functions<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/confer.co.nz\/isc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24_09_19_Mark_Tantrum_000217.jpg\" alt=\"WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - September 19: HASANZ Conference Photography. September 19, 2024 T\u0101kina Conference Centre in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Mark Tantrum\/ http:\/\/marktantrum.com)\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" title=\"September 19, 2024\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h3>Welcome &#8211; Mihi Whakatau<\/h3>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> 5.30pm Sunday 25 January 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> T\u0101kina Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre<br \/>\nThe Congress will begin with a Mihi Whakatau &#8211; a ceremonial welcome acknowledging our arrival and the coming together of mana whenua (local people) and manuhiri (guests) at T\u0101kina Convention &amp; Exhibiton Centre. This *p\u014dwhiri-inspired gathering will include karanga (ceremonial call), whaik\u014drero (welcome speech), waiata tautoko (song), and a kapa haka (performance), followed by the sharing of kai (food) and refreshments. We invite all delegates to participate in this important moment of cultural exchange and connection to open the congress.\n<p>*A p\u014dwhiri is a traditional M\u0101ori welcoming ceremony for guests (manuhiri) to a marae (meeting grounds) or another significant place. T\u0101kina is not a marae.<\/p>\n\t<h3>Evening Social Function<\/h3>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> 5.15pm Monday 26 January 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> T\u0101kina Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre<br \/>\nUnwind and connect with fellow delegates at our evening social gathering held at the close of the conference day. This informal event offers a relaxed setting to continue conversations, build new collaborations, and enjoy drinks and nibbles in good company. All attendees are welcome &#8211; come along and make the most of the vibrant Congress community.\n\n<h3>Early Career Scientists Night<\/h3>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> 7pm Monday 26 January 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Shed22 (formerly Mac&#8217;s Brewbar), 4 Taranaki Street, Wellington<br \/>\nFinish the first full day at 22nd International Sedimentological Congress with an evening of connection and conversation. This relaxed social gathering offers early career delegates a chance to meet peers and build community over drinks and nibbles. Whether you&#8217;re new to the field or attending your first international congress as a student or early career professional, come along and be part of the k\u014drero (discussion)!\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/confer.co.nz\/isc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Te-Papa-Takina-0120__FillWzIyMCwyODBd.jpg\" alt=\"Te-Papa-Takina-0120__FillWzIyMCwyODBd\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"280\" width=\"220\" title=\"Te-Papa-Takina-0120__FillWzIyMCwyODBd\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/confer.co.nz\/isc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/250626_SESOC-70-min-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"250626_SESOC-70-min\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1703\" width=\"2560\" title=\"250626_SESOC-70-min\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h3>Congress Gala Dinner<\/h3>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> 7.30pm Thursday 29 January 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> T\u0101kina Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre<br \/>\nCelebrate the 22nd International Sedimentological Congress in style at our Gala Dinner &#8211; an evening of fine food, entertainment, and connection. Join fellow delegates, colleagues, and friends for a memorable night that honours the global sedimentological community and the spirit of collaboration. This is a highlight of the Congress social calendar, so come dressed to impress and ready to enjoy!\n\t<h3>Farewell Celebration<\/h3>\n<strong>When: <\/strong>12.30pm &#8211; 2.30pm Friday 30 January 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <\/strong>T\u0101kina Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre\n<p>An IAS tradition, join in this final opportunity to come together more socially to say goodbyes and prepare for travel home or to one of the fantastic post field trips<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/confer.co.nz\/isc2026\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social Functions Welcome &#8211; Mihi Whakatau When: 5.30pm Sunday 25 January 2026 Where: T\u0101kina Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre The Congress will begin with a Mihi Whakatau &#8211; a ceremonial welcome acknowledging our arrival and the coming together of mana whenua (local people) and manuhiri (guests) at T\u0101kina Convention &amp; Exhibiton Centre. 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