Monday Social Events

City Tour

Abacws Building
Monday, 19:00 – 21:00

Start your QoMEX experience with a guided city tour through Cardiff. This is a great opportunity to discover the city, enjoy its atmosphere, and meet fellow attendees in an informal setting before the conference begins.

Evening Gathering at The Botanist Cardiff

The Botanist Cardiff
Monday, 21:00 – 23:00
10–11 Church Street, Cardiff City Centre

After the city tour, join us at The Botanist Cardiff, located just a short walk from Cardiff Castle. With its botanical-inspired interiors, creative cocktails, modern snacks, rooftop garden, and lively atmosphere, The Botanist offers the perfect setting to relax after travelling, reconnect with old friends, and meet fellow attendees before the conference officially begins.

Tuesday Welcome Reception

Welcome Reception

Balcony, Cardiff Students’ Union
Tuesday, 19:00 – 21:00

Following the first day of technical sessions, we warmly invite you to the official QoMEX Welcome Reception at the Balcony in Cardiff Students’ Union. With drinks, light refreshments, and panoramic views across the Students’ Union, the evening provides a relaxed and friendly environment for networking, exchanging ideas, and starting new collaborations with researchers from around the world.

Wednesday Gala Dinner

Gala Dinner

Temple of Peace
Wednesday, 19:30 – 21:30
King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff

The QoMEX Gala Dinner will take place in the iconic Temple of Peace, one of Cardiff’s most elegant historic landmarks. Built in the late 1930s as a symbol of international cooperation and peace, its magnificent marble hall offers a truly memorable setting for an evening of fine dining, conference awards, and celebration.

Join us as we celebrate another successful QoMEX together with colleagues and friends in one of Cardiff’s most prestigious venues.

Thursday After Party

Closing After Party

Aberdare Hall
Thursday, 19:00 – 21:00
Corbett Road, Cardiff

To round off the conference, join us for a relaxed After Party at the historic Aberdare Hall. This beautiful Gothic Revival building has been part of Cardiff University’s history for well over a century and offers a unique and welcoming atmosphere.

Enjoy drinks, music, and informal conversations as we celebrate the end of another inspiring QoMEX and say farewell until next year.

Conference Lunches

Daily Conference Lunches

Y Plas, Cardiff Students’ Union
Tuesday – Thursday, 12:00 – 13:30

Throughout the conference, complimentary lunch will be served each day at Y Plas in Cardiff Students’ Union. These lunches offer a pleasant opportunity to pause between sessions, continue discussions inspired by the talks, reconnect with colleagues, and meet new members of the QoMEX community in a relaxed and informal setting.