We have some fantastic social programme planned for ECSS Glasgow 2024! Registration for these events will open mid-April. Enter your ECSS account, scroll down to the section 'myCongress' and click on 'myCongress Bookings' to register your attendance. Please note that registration is only open to people who have already paid the congress registration fee.
ECSS General Assembly
The ECSS General Assembly will take place on Tuesday, 2 July, 11:00-11:45 (BST). All ECSS members are invited to attend this session to be informed about the latest facts, figures and developments of the College.
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 2 July, 18:00-19:00 (BST) in the Clyde Auditorium. The programme includes the GSSI Awards Ceremony as well as a warm welcome by the Lord Provost of Glasgow and a Scottish special programme from our local host! You do not need to register for this event.
Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception will take place on Tuesday, 2 July, 19:00-20:00 (BST) in the SportEx in Hall 5, directly after the Opening Ceremony. Complimentary welcome drinks will be served. Only those who are registered can attend this event. Registration opens mid-April and is available until Friday, 31 May. Please enter your ECSS account, go to the section 'myCongress' and click on myCongress Bookings' to register for this event.
Bengt Saltin Run
We will run in the centrally located Kelvingrove Park on the morning of Thursday, 4 July at 07:00 (BST). Only those who are registered can participate in the charity run. Registration opens mid-April and will close as soon as the run is fully booked (max 300 participants) and no later than Friday, 31 May. Please enter your ECSS account, go to the section 'myCongress' and click on myCongress Bookings' to register for this event. Even if you are not participating, all runners will be delighted if you cheer them on at the start and finish line!
Uniting Excellence in Sport Science (UESS) Reception
The UESS Reception will take place on Thursday, 4 July, 20:00-22:00 (BST) in the Paisley Town Hall which is easily accessible via public transport. This is an invite-only event that celebrates sport science.
Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony will take place on Friday, 5 July, 17:30-18:30 (BST) in the Clyde Auditorium. The programme includes the ECSS YIA Ceremony, a Scottish farewell and the official handover to the local host of ECSS Rimini 2025! You do not need to register for this event.
Civic Reception hosted by The Rt Hon The Lord Provost of Glasgow (representing ECSS Farewell Reception)
The Farewell Reception is hosted by The Rt Hon The Lord Provost of Glasgow and will take place on Friday, 5 July, 18:45-20:45 (BST) in the Glasgow Science Centre. Immediately after the Closing Ceremony (17:30-18:30 BST) we will walk to the venue (5 min foot walk). Complimentary welcome drinks and finger food will be served. Only those who are registered can attend this event. Registration opens mid-April and is available until Friday, 31 May. Please enter your ECSS account, go to the section 'myCongress' and click on myCongress Bookings' to register for this event.
Friday Night Party
This year’s Friday Night Party will take place on Friday, 5 July, 21:00-02:00 (BST) at Platform, straight after the Farewell Reception. Attendance is free of charge for all registered congress participants and a complimentary drink voucher will be provided at the entrance, but registration via your ECSS account is required. Registration opens mid-April and is available until Friday, 31 May. Please enter your ECSS account, go to the section 'myCongress' and click on myCongress Bookings' to register for this event. Time to party together in the European Capital of Sport of 2023!