Welcome Reception

Monday, 29 July 2024, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Alma 2

The ESSLLI 2024 welcome reception is the perfect opportunity for participants to meet and socialize. While socializing, you'll get to taste a selection of local beers from around Leuven, as well as some of Belgium's more famous beers, including some of the renowned Trappist beers.

Student Party

Friday, 2 August, 7pm to 10pm
Location: Alma 2

The ESSLLI 2024 student party will provide a relaxed end to the first week, after days of hard work and lectures. Belgians are very proud of their frietcultuur, and you'll get a chance to experience it, accompanied by a refreshing pintje.

Football Match

Monday, 5 August 2024, 7:30pm to 9pm
Location: Sports Field at Sportkot, Arenberg

The ESSLLI football match is a long-standing tradition that brings participants and lecturers together for some friendly competition. Participants will compete against lecturers (provided the lecturers show up, of course). No special skills are required—just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy some casual competition.

Closing Ceremony

Friday, 9 August 2024, 6:45pm to 7:15pm
Location: Aula Jean Monnet

Two weeks of hard work deserve a proper closing ceremony. We'll celebrate all that acquired knowledge and all those enlightened minds. The ceremony will also include the announcement of next year's organizers and location.