Social Programs

Social Events Program

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – Welcome Cocktail

To warmly open the AIGE–IIETA 2026 Conference, all participants are invited to a Welcome Cocktail in the evening. This informal gathering will offer the opportunity to meet colleagues, network with fellow researchers, and enjoy a pleasant introduction to the atmosphere of Cagliari.

The catering experience will be curated by Coccodì, a beloved and distinctive local bakery and food atelier in the heart of Cagliari, born from a family tradition of master bakers dating back to the 1950s in the village of Monastir. Today, Coccodì combines the authenticity of Sardinian culinary heritage with a contemporary and welcoming style, offering handcrafted bread, pastries, savory specialties, and warm dishes prepared daily with simplicity, creativity, and genuine local ingredients.

Guests will have the chance to discover a refined selection of Sardinian-inspired flavors and freshly prepared specialties in a relaxed and elegant setting designed to celebrate conviviality and the pleasure of sharing good food. More than a simple reception, the Welcome Cocktail will offer an authentic glimpse into the vibrant gastronomic culture of Southern Sardinia and the warm hospitality for which Cagliari is renowned.

Thursday, 11 June 2026 – Social Dinner

The traditional Social Dinner will take place on Thursday evening at the renowned restaurant Sa Cardiga e Su Schironi in Capoterra (Cagliari), a long-standing landmark of Sardinian cuisine, especially celebrated for its outstanding seafood specialties and authentic local flavors. In a warm and convivial atmosphere, delegates will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the finest dishes of the Sardinian culinary tradition, including fresh seafood, homemade pasta, bottarga, fregola with clams, grilled fish, and other regional delicacies prepared according to local recipes. Beyond the gastronomic experience, the dinner is designed to foster scientific exchange, strengthen collaborations, and celebrate the spirit of the conference in a unique and memorable setting.

*Friday, 12 June 2026 – Closing Farewel**l Aperitif*

The conference will conclude with a Closing Aperitif, giving participants one final moment to share insights, consolidate connections, and say goodbye. The organizing committee will offer a short farewell to officially close the 2026 edition of the AIGE–IIETA Joint Conference.