Social Events
- Article Category: Program
- 10/30/2024
Welcome Reception, 1F Garden Cafeteria, Howard Civil Service International House
- Reception time:18:00~20:00
- Date:Tuesday, 18th, November 2025
The welcome reception will be offered to all registered participants. Feel free to catch up with old friends and meet new colleagues one day before the opening ceremony.
Gala Dinner, Mu Dan, 2F, La Marée
- Dinner time:18:00~20:00
- Date:Thursday, 20th, November 2025
- Shuttle bus provided, meeting point: Entrance of conference venue
- Departure time: 17:40
The banquet will serve with Chinese cousin, round table style. Transportation between conference and banquet venues will be provided.
Symposium Tour, Grape King Bio Ltd. & HEY SONG Corporation
- Tour time:12:40-18:00
- Date:Friday, 21st, November 2025
- Shuttle bus provided, meeting point: Entrance of conference venue
- Gathering time: 12:40
Symposium tour will pay a visit to the factory of Grape King Bio Ltd. and HEY SONG Corporation. The transportation between destination will be provided.
Participants will have a valuable opportunity to gain a behind-the-scenes look at how probiotic products are developed and manufactured in Taiwan. This tour includes exclusive visits to production facilities, offering insights into fermentation techniques, quality control processes, and the practical applications of research in the lactic acid bacteria industry.
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 12:40–13:00 | Gathering | Howard Civil Service International House No. 30, Sec. 3, Xinsheng S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei |
| 13:00–14:00 | Depart for Grape King Bio Ltd. | Grape King Bio Ltd. – Biotechnology Research Institute No. 68, Longyuan 1st Rd., Longtan Dist., Taoyuan City |
| 14:00–14:05 | Gathering & Grouping | Lobby |
| 14:05–14:25 | Company Introduction | Auditorium 101 |
| 14:25–14:30 | Group Rotation | |
| 14:30–14:50 | Corporate Materials Introduction | 3F Exhibition Area |
| 14:50–14:55 | Group Rotation | |
| 14:55–15:15 | Laboratory & Production Line Visit | 5F Exhibition Area |
| 15:15–15:30 | Group Photo & Break | Lobby |
| 15:30–16:00 | Depart for HeySong Corporation | HeySong Corporation – Chungli Plant No. 178, Zhongyuan Rd., Zhongli Dist., Taoyuan City |
| 16:00–16:20 | Welcome Remarks & Gift Exchange | Plant Affairs Dept., 2F – Meeting Room 1 |
| 16:20–16:40 | HeySong Company Introduction Museum Tour & Manufacturing Dept. III Tour |
Museum / Exhibition Corridor |
| 16:40–17:00 | ||
| 17:00–17:10 | Group Photo & Souvenir Distribution | Plant Affairs Dept. |
| 17:10–18:00 | Return Trip | Howard Civil Service International House No. 30, Sec. 3, Xinsheng S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei |
Post-conference Tour, The National Palace Museum & Yang Ming Shan
- Tour time: 08:30-17:00
- Date:Saturday, 22nd, November 2025
- Shuttle bus provided, meeting point: Entrance of conference venue
- Gathering time: 08:30
- Exclusive to international participants
Lunch and transportation between destination will be provided.
Explore the National Palace Museum, home to one of the world’s largest collections of Chinese imperial art and artifacts. This visit offers a rich cultural experience that highlights Taiwan’s role in preserving centuries of East Asian history and heritage.
The tour continues with a relaxing journey to Yang Ming Shan, known for its natural beauty, hot springs, and lush mountain scenery. It’s the perfect setting to unwind, take in the landscape, and experience another side of Taipei.
08:30 Gathering at Howard Civil Service International House
09:00 Depart from Howard Civil Service International House
09:45 Visit the National Palace Museum
12:30 Lunch at Silks Palace Restaurant (National Palace Museum)
14:00 Depart for Yangmingshan National Park
15:00 Visit Xiaoyoukeng Geothermal Scenic Area and nearby attractions
16:00 Return to Taipei
17:00 Arrive back at Howard Civil Service International House