Program » Social Events
Social activities for everyone are planned throughout the week, including mixers on Monday specifically for Early Career Researchers, Women, and Students.
Sunday
Welcome Reception 17:00-19:00 Exhibit Hall, Room 210CD, Level 2
Connect with colleagues new and old and try some traditional Quebec delicacies. "Capitaine Sirop" will be serving up traditional maple taffy made fresh on snow and Quebec's most famous dish - poutine - will be on offer for all to try.
Monday & Tuesday
Dinner Groups 18:20-20:00 Various restaurants around Montreal
Need dinner plans or looking to try restaurants recommended by our local team? Sign up for a dinner group outside Room 210B by 13:00 on the day. We have dinner reservations across the city and arranged by different themes. Each person is responsible for paying their own meal.
Wednesday
Conference Banquet 19:00-22:00, Room 701
The Ringmaster is looking for new talent to join his circus! An interactive and high-energy show from Montreal's Cirque Éloize will dazzle you while you enjoy a delicious dinner and drinks. The night continues with a live DJ set from DJ Sandy Duperval.
Thursday
Fall Foliage, Cider Tasting, and Apple Picking, 13:30
Join us immediately after the conference for a trip into the countryside to enjoy the vibrant and picturesque autumn in Rougemont. We will be heading to Cidrerie Jodoin for hikes, tours of the cider-making process, tastings, and apple picking. Additional cost of $45 CAD to be paid on arrival. Sign up here.
Monday Mixers
Early Career Networking Lunch, 12:25-13:45, Room 512A
Assistant Professors, Group Leaders, and other researchers within the first five years of their first independent appointment are invited to connect over lunch. Limited spaces, so arrive early.
Women's Mixer, 18:20-20:00, Poincaré Chinatown
We are excited to announce our MicroTAS 2024 evening event for women in MicroTAS, to provide vital peer-to-peer mentorship and a networking opportunity. Our goal is to connect women in academia and industry (faculty members, early career investigators holding independent positions in academia, scientists and engineers in industry), and to catalyze conversation around topics of shared interest. Graduate students and postdocs are kindly asked to make use of other organized networking activities. This event is open to those who identify as women, and their allies.
Have you ever wanted to discuss with peers about:
Location:
Poincaré Chinatown
1071 St Laurent Blvd 2e étage
Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1J6
18:30 - 20:00; attendees can drop in any time.
Selection of vegetarian, vegan, non-dairy and gluten free options will be available.
Student Mixer, 18:20-20:00, Room 512
Calling all students! Meet your peers from around the globe at our annual student mixer. Make a team and compete for prizes in our traditional trivia game. Or, play a few life-sized games with new friends and connect over free drinks and snacks.
Wednesday Lunch
Are you already in or interested in starting a company trying to productize and commercialize a microfluidic invention? If so, come to this workshop on Wednesday afternoon at MicroTAS - be sure to register here as soon as possible, as space is limited.
At the workshop, Mark Gilligan will give his insights. Mark was the founder and 22-year-long CEO of Blacktrace Holdings Ltd, which included companies like Syrris, Dolomite Microfluidics, Dolomite Bio, and Particle Works (among others). In that time Mark's companies productized and commercialized Microfluidic inventions in many fields and broke new scientific ground at time. Mark was also on the editorial board of Lab on a Chip for 7 years, so has seen the field from all sides. Mark sold Blacktrace in Jul 2023 and since has been working with a wide range of companies:
SundayWelcome Reception 17:00-19:00 Exhibit Hall, Room 210CD, Level 2
Connect with colleagues new and old and try some traditional Quebec delicacies. "Capitaine Sirop" will be serving up traditional maple taffy made fresh on snow and Quebec's most famous dish - poutine - will be on offer for all to try.
Monday & TuesdayDinner Groups 18:20-20:00 Various restaurants around Montreal
Need dinner plans or looking to try restaurants recommended by our local team? Sign up for a dinner group outside Room 210B by 13:00 on the day. We have dinner reservations across the city and arranged by different themes. Each person is responsible for paying their own meal.
WednesdayConference Banquet 19:00-22:00, Room 701
The Ringmaster is looking for new talent to join his circus! An interactive and high-energy show from Montreal's Cirque Éloize will dazzle you while you enjoy a delicious dinner and drinks. The night continues with a live DJ set from DJ Sandy Duperval.
ThursdayFall Foliage, Cider Tasting, and Apple Picking, 13:30
Join us immediately after the conference for a trip into the countryside to enjoy the vibrant and picturesque autumn in Rougemont. We will be heading to Cidrerie Jodoin for hikes, tours of the cider-making process, tastings, and apple picking. Additional cost of $45 CAD to be paid on arrival. Sign up here.
Monday Mixers
Early Career Networking Lunch, 12:25-13:45, Room 512AAssistant Professors, Group Leaders, and other researchers within the first five years of their first independent appointment are invited to connect over lunch. Limited spaces, so arrive early.
Women's Mixer, 18:20-20:00, Poincaré ChinatownWe are excited to announce our MicroTAS 2024 evening event for women in MicroTAS, to provide vital peer-to-peer mentorship and a networking opportunity. Our goal is to connect women in academia and industry (faculty members, early career investigators holding independent positions in academia, scientists and engineers in industry), and to catalyze conversation around topics of shared interest. Graduate students and postdocs are kindly asked to make use of other organized networking activities. This event is open to those who identify as women, and their allies.
Have you ever wanted to discuss with peers about:
- Family and work balance
- Promotion and tenure
- Managing a research group or a team
- Finding leadership opportunities and choosing them strategically
- How to handle tricky situations?
Location:
Poincaré Chinatown
1071 St Laurent Blvd 2e étage
Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1J6
18:30 - 20:00; attendees can drop in any time.
Selection of vegetarian, vegan, non-dairy and gluten free options will be available.
Student Mixer, 18:20-20:00, Room 512Calling all students! Meet your peers from around the globe at our annual student mixer. Make a team and compete for prizes in our traditional trivia game. Or, play a few life-sized games with new friends and connect over free drinks and snacks.
Wednesday Lunch
Are you already in or interested in starting a company trying to productize and commercialize a microfluidic invention? If so, come to this workshop on Wednesday afternoon at MicroTAS - be sure to register here as soon as possible, as space is limited.
At the workshop, Mark Gilligan will give his insights. Mark was the founder and 22-year-long CEO of Blacktrace Holdings Ltd, which included companies like Syrris, Dolomite Microfluidics, Dolomite Bio, and Particle Works (among others). In that time Mark's companies productized and commercialized Microfluidic inventions in many fields and broke new scientific ground at time. Mark was also on the editorial board of Lab on a Chip for 7 years, so has seen the field from all sides. Mark sold Blacktrace in Jul 2023 and since has been working with a wide range of companies:
- Helping companies to raise money
- Helping distressed companies
- Helping companies to develop technologies and products much more cost effectively