Welcome Reception Mingle

Date and time: Wedensday 14 October, 18:00 – 20:00

Fee: SEK 400 + VAT (=SEK 500 incl VAT)

The fee includes a light food and a drink. The reception is a mingle in the exhibition hall at Gothia Towers, the congress venue to open the congress and welcome all delegates to Gothenburg.

Congress Banquet

Date and time: Thursday 15 October, 19:00 – around midnight

Fee: SEK 1300 + VAT (SEK 1625 including VAT)

A festive three course dinner with entertainment, located at Eriksbergshallen.

Eriksbergshallen was formerly Eriksbergs Mekaniska Verkstad until 1979, where sparks from welders once filled the air. Nowadays, the tools are replaced with microphones, spotlights and meetings – this is where the 1997 Swedish Melodifestivalen held its grandiose party. Now it is time for NOK 2026!

Banquet Entertainment

Runaway Jam — high-energy live music that turns every evening into a celebration.

Runaway Jam is a high-energy live band led by Swedish singer Hedvig Aspenberg, celebrated for their vibrant sound, strong stage presence, and a tight horn section.

For the Nordic Congress of Ophthalmology, the band will begin with an elegant ocean-inspired mingling set during the welcome drinks. After dinner, they will transform the room into a vibrant dance floor. With extensive live experience and a natural connection to the audience, Runaway Jam knows exactly how to build the atmosphere and keep everyone dancing all night.

Their repertoire spans from groovy soul and disco to beloved pop hits and timeless rock classics — all delivered with warmth, musicality, and irresistible swing.

Guided running tour through Gothenburg

Date and time: Thursday 15 October, 06:00 – 07:00 a.m.

Fee: SEK 125 including VAT

The fee includes a small present.
Join a guided tour through the streets of Gothenburg. We meet at 6:00 AM at the entrance of Svenska Mässan. This tour is suitable both for those who want to run at a faster pace and for those who prefer a more relaxed tempo.

Please note, this activity may be canceled if the number of participants is too low. (If the organizers cancel the tour, you will get the fee reimbursed.)

Guided tour of World of Volvo

Date and time: Friday 16 October, 18:00 – 20:00

Fee: SEK 625 including VAT

The fee includes lighter food and a drink.
Step into a world of possibilities where innovation, design, and creativity come to life. Our exhibitions explore everything from Volvo’s heritage and future to a unique mix of technology, inspiring art, stories, and groundbreaking ideas. We meet at World of Volvo at 18:00.

More information at: https://www.worldofvolvo.com/en/

Please note, this activity may be canceled if the number of participants is too low. (If the organizers cancel the tour, you will get the fee reimbursed.)

Guided tour of Gothenburg Museum of Art

Date and time: Saturday 17 October, 13:00 – 14:00

Fee: SEK 200 including VAT

The fee includes entrance and guide.
At the Gothenburg Museum of Art, you’ll find one of Northern Europe’s finest art collections. Here, works by masters such as Rembrandt, Picasso, and van Gogh sit alongside contemporary artists like Charlotte Gyllenhammar, Lina Selander, and Cajsa von Zeipel.
Welcome to wander through the galleries from the Renaissance to the present day to reconnect with your favorites or discover new ones. We meet at the Museum 13:00.

Mor information at: https://goteborgskonstmuseum.se/en/

Please note, this activity may be canceled if the number of participants is too low. (If the organizers cancel the tour, you will get the fee reimbursed.)