On Sunday evening, all participants are kindly invited to attend the welcome reception, a light welcome cocktail will be offered to all registered participants. The Welcome reception will be the opportunity to meet new and catch up with old colleagues.

All students, postdocs, and researchers within three (3) years of earning a terminal degree are invited to attend.

The Excursion with dinner is included in the registration fee, so all participants can enjoy the half day. It is mandatory to confirm your presence through online registration.
The National Museum of Korea is the most representative and extensive museum in South Korea that presents thousands of years of history and culture with 420,000 objects under its collection. Visitors can enjoy the masterpieces at the permanent exhibition halls. The museum also has a Digital Immersive Gallery that presents cultural heritage contents using virtual and augmented reality to enrich visitors’ experience, and various informational and convenience facilities. For more information, please visit here.
Sebitsoem (Floating Islands) by Han River Sebitseom is a cultural complex built to be a landmark on the Han River in the heart of downtown Seoul, a place where you can enjoy special cultural contents at the water’s edge. It is the world’s first floating structure with buildings that can float on water. It symbolizes the life of Seoul citizens and illuminates Seoul and the Han River. Buses will take you from the venue to the National Museum of Korean and then Sebitsoem by Han River. After arriving on the island, we will have an afternoon of fun activities and then enjoy Seoul's famous night view, known for its beauty and glamor, before returning to Seoul University and the colloquium accommodations

The Banquet will include a dinner and awards ceremony that will recognize outstanding individuals who have made contributions to the field of explosions and unsteady combustion.
Gyeong Won Jae Ambassador Hotel is located at the heart of Songdo. It presents a beautiful scene of elegant Korean traditional architecture set amid a forest of modern buildings in Songdo. The antique-looking wooden columns and the layers of the tiled roof exhibit the style of an elegant traditional house. The Banquet will be a great opportunity to network with colleagues in pleasant surroundings.

Please note that banquet ticket (USD 120) sales are on a first-come, first-served basis and please purchase the ticket(s) when you register for ICDERS 2023.

As the finale of ICDERS 2023, The last networking dinner will be provided to the participants with the opportunity to network with their new connections and colleagues whilst reflecting on the achievements of the week. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided.