Social Events

Saturday, October 15: WELCOME RECEPTION

 A Room with a View: 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Top of the Hub & Skywalk

Join us for the WCPG welcome reception at the Skyline level of the Prudential Center, offering breathtaking, panoramic views of the Boston skyline at night. Within enclosed walking distance of The Westin Copley Hotel, guests will be directed to the 50th Floor, where they will savor a “City of Neighborhoods” food experience, and enjoy the spectacular views of Boston.

Cost included in conference registration
$75 additional guest

Sunday, October 16: CONGRESS PARTY

 Dinner Cruise in Boston: 7:30 pm until 10:30 pm, Odyssey Cruise

Set sail aboard this graceful dinner cruise around Boston harbor. Transferred to Rowes Wharf from the Westin Copley, guests will arrive for a reception before the cruise departs the docking area. On board, guests will discover the different decks and elegant atmosphere on this state-of-the-art ship, reminiscent of a classic ocean liner. Exclusive to the WCPG group this evening, guests will enjoy each other’s company along with a dinner buffet, live entertainment, dancing and the evening cruise along the area’s shorelines. (Cash Bar)

The Odyssey route takes you along Historic Boston Harbor from Castle Island to George's Island, then east to the Boston Light on Little Brewster Island, and back north to Charlestown Naval Yard before returning to the Wharf. (Please note that the cruise route may vary depending on weather.) For more information on the cruise route, please click here.

Cost:
$85 per attendee
$65 per student
$105 additional guest

Monday, October 17: AWARDS RECEPTION & SOCIETY MEETING

 Awards Reception & Society Meeting: 3 to 6:30 pm Westin Copley Hotel

• 3 pm Awards Presentation followed by Plenary Session
  with Eric Lander
• 4:45 pm Membership Society Meeting
• 5:45 pm Membership Society Meeting Social, Wine and Cheese