Social Activity Group

Organizers: Nima Javanbakht, Ahmed Abdellatif, Omid Babazadeh Astmal, Neeresh Kumar, Sameh Elnaggar, Farah El Siss, Mo Emara, Afsoon Alidadi, Moein Noferesti, Anis Ben Arfi

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Activity 1: Tikibar Boat Tour

Description: Join us for a memorable cruising in a unique boat and sightseeing the beautiful Ottawa river. Also enjoy good company and socialize with other attendees in a marvelous environment.

Maximum number of Attendees: 11

Attendance Ticket: $10

  • Drinks and foods are NOT covered.

Link: Book Now | Ottawa Palapa Tours

Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Meeting Point: Rogers Center - Level 1

Activity 2: Walking Tour and Dinner

Description: Join us in a wonderful sightseeing tour of the spectacular downtown Ottawa, and enjoy socializing over delicious dinner afterward.

Maximum number of Attendees: 20

Attendance Ticket: $10

  • Alcoholic drinks are NOT covered.

Date: Monday, 14 July 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Meeting Point: Rogers Center - Level 1

Activity 3: Escape Room and Dinner

Description: Don't miss out the great opportunity to solve difficult mysteries and escape the room safely before time runs out. Enjoy a delicious dinner if you are able to solve the mysteries and escape the room!

Maximum number of Attendees: 10

Attendance Ticket: $10

  • Alcoholic drinks are NOT covered.

Link: Book an Escape Room at Jigsaw | Ottawa

Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025
Time: 6:45-8:40 PM
Meeting Point: Rogers Center - Level 1

Activity 4: VR Game and Transportation

Description: Don't miss the opportunity to play a unique VR game in one of the largest VR rooms in the world. You need to be smart and a good team player to win the game.

Maximum number of Attendees: 8

Attendance Ticket: $10

  • Transportation will be provided. However, drinks and foods are NOT covered.

Link: Zero Latency Ottawa

Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025
Time: 4:00-5:30 PM
Meeting Point: Rogers Center - Level 1

Activity 5: Morning Running

Description: Kickstart each conference day with a refreshing 5 km run along Ottawa's scenic Rideau Canal—no experience required. Lace up your shoes, grab your complimentary “IEEE AP-S Running Club” T-shirt, and join fellow attendees for fitness, fresh air, and new connections before sessions begin.

Maximum number of Attendees: 30

What's Included

  • Bottled water, electrolytes, and fresh fruit at start/finish, Exclusive IEEE AP-S Running club T-shirt

Date: Monday-Friday, 14-18 July 2025
Time: 6:30-7:30 AM
Meeting Point: Rogers Center - Level 1

Activity 6: Wellness & Nature at the Arboretum

Description: Join us for a refreshing outing to Ottawa's Dominion Arboretum and Ornamental Gardens, featuring a scenic walk, a nature photo challenge, and a restorative outdoor yoga and meditation session guided by a certified yoga trainer followed by healthy refreshments. This program promotes mindfulness, well-being, and informal networking in one of the city's most beautiful green spaces

Maximum number of Attendees: 20

What's Included

  • Light refreshments will be provided. Top entries from the photo challenge will receive a small gift and may be featured during APS/URSI 2025!

Date: Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Time: 12:00PM Onwards
Meeting Point: Rogers Center - Level 1

New! Applications open for Social Activity Group Proposals at IEEE AP-S/URSI 2025 in Ottawa
What is a Social Activity Group?
  • It is a group with a shared interest, that meets outside of conference hours during the IEEE AP-S/URSI week
  • It can be a group with common interest in practicing a particular sport, visiting the city, discovering a particular landmark near the conference venue, or maybe to playing music, or tasting local food…
Eligibility
  • IEEE AP-S will sponsor a maximum of 10 social activity groups.
  • Every conference attendee can propose a Social Activity Group, with an associated budget request of max. $1000.
  • The group must be open to all attendees of the conference. Participation may be limited by the number of available seats, in which case the principle of "first come, first served" will be applied.
  • All selected social activity groups will be subject to acceptance by the IEEE AP-S DEIB committee and the President of IEEE AP-S.
Application
  1. Send a description within one page length (maximum) that describes the purpose of the Social Activity Group with a detailed budget.
  2. Send a proof of registration to IEEE AP-S/URSI 2025 in Ottawa 13-18 July 2025.
  3. Send applications to: claire.migliaccio@univ-cotedazur.fr and francesca.vipiana@polito.it with email Subject line: "Social Activity Groups at IEEE AP-S/URSI".
  4. Deadline: 15 June 2025 26 June 2025