Social Programme

The social programme is designed to foster meaningful connections, spark interdisciplinary dialogue, and celebrate the collaborative spirit that underpins the Innovations in Applied Mechanics conference. Bringing together communities from the former MPSVA and DAMAS events, these sessions provide an informal setting for attendees to engage with peers, mentors, and leading experts across academia and industry.

Wednesday 23 September 2026

Poster Presentation & Drinks Reception

Institute of Physics
Wednesday 23 September 2026
17:00 – 19:00

Mark the end of day one at Innovations in Applied Mechanics with a lively poster session and drinks reception. This informal gathering offers a chance to browse the latest work in stress, vibration, and damage analysis, chat directly with presenters, and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed, social setting.

From emerging researchers sharing fresh insights to established experts exploring new developments, the session creates space for open discussion, idea-sharing, and collaboration across disciplines—helping to spark conversations that extend well beyond the conference programme.

Institute of Physics

37 Caledonian Road, London
UK, N1 9BU
P: (123) 456 7890 / 456 7891

Enquiries:
Molly Sheppard, Institute of Physics
Molly.Sheppard@iop.org

Thursday 24 September 2026

Conference Dinner

The Memoir Club
Thursday 24 September 2026
From 19:00
Formal attire, Black tie optional

The Memoir Club, an open secret, is at home in the heart of London’s Bloomsbury. Inspired by the bon vivants of the Bloomsbury Set, The Memoir Club is a place to eat, drink, meet and sleep. A place where you can feel a part of something special and unexpectedly delightful.

More than just a meal, the dinner offers a chance to reflect on the day’s discussions in a relaxed atmosphere, opportunities to deepen professional relationships, informal conversations that often spark future collaborations and a welcoming environment for early career professionals to engage with senior figures in the field.

The Memoir Club

12 Upper Woburn Pl
London, WC1H 0HX
P: 02076935400

Enquiries:
Molly Sheppard, Institute of Physics
Molly.Sheppard@iop.org