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Spring is finally showing up in Brussels, so we’re taking things outside. Join us for a relaxed picnic at **Parc du Cinquantenaire** — good food, good people, and a simple setup that works. ⸻ **🕒 Time:** Saturday from 12:00 **📍 Location:** Parc du Cinquantenaire (exact spot shared after RSVP) ⸻ **The concept** This is a **bring & share picnic**. You come with something to contribute, and you enjoy a proper afternoon in the sun. – Homemade food is strongly encouraged – Snacks and drinks are welcome – Simple, good quality over quantity If you don’t want to cook or shop, you can contribute instead and still join. ⸻ **What to bring** – Food to share (homemade preferred) – Drinks (including water — always needed) – Something to sit on (blanket, etc.) Optional: – Games (cards, UNO, etc.) – Music (portable speaker, but keep it respectful) ⸻ **The vibe** – Relaxed, social, open – Easy conversations, no pressure – Mix of cultures, languages, and personalities This is not a dating event, not a party, and not a networking hustle. It’s a group of people spending time together outside. ⸻ **Guidelines** – Respect the park and clean after yourself – No creepy behavior, no pressure on others – Keep things balanced: food, drinks, attitude ⸻ **Who is this for** People who: – Enjoy simple social moments – Can contribute (food, drinks, or energy) – Understand group dynamics ⸻ **RSVP** Join the WhatsApp group to confirm and get the exact location: https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2hTxZ4TT3hHICiihX1Efy ⸻ If the weather holds, we stay. If not, we adapt. Simple plan: show up, share something, enjoy the day.

# Deep Thought series > with Andreea Petre-Goncalves **Ideas / Conversations \| Sat 11th Apr \| 3\-5 pm** Join us for a hopeful conversation with Andreea \* Stay tuned, more details coming soon \* In the Deep Thought series, Andreea offers opportunities to interrogate our ideas of what is normal and desirable in society. Together we walk towards the mindset shifts that are needed to protect our planet, make the world safe and ensure lives and dignity and meaning for all. Deep Thought is a space for courage and authenticity, with no stone left unturned. We build trust, encourage each other and take action together. What happens to trust in a transactional world? What does a selfish society do for our happiness? What does meaningful work mean in an era of precarity, automation and uncertainty? What is society for? Join us for our monthly conversations. **Open to everyone**

This Saturday 11.04 – Brussels Main Event **[✩ Mont des Arts PARTY • BACK 2 MUSIC 2000-2010 • International Party at Plein Publiek • SAMEDI 11/04✩](https://fb.me/e/4jnt1IeD3)** →FACEBOOK INFO / [https://fb.me/e/4jnt1IeD3](https://fb.me/e/4jnt1IeD3) →PRIORITY PASS: SKIP THE LINE / [https://pleinpubliek.stager.co/shop/brussels/events/111602122](https://pleinpubliek.stager.co/shop/brussels/events/111602122) ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ So, are you ready to dance to the best hits of the 2000s & 2010s? “Who’ll be there?” Stromae, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, The Black Eyed Peas & many more artists to take you on a nostalgic ride... For some, it feels like yesterday, for others a bit further back. Do you remember? Let’s be honest, the 2000s & 2010s were legendary, right? Don’t miss it! ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Info’s → Saturday, APRIL 11.04, 2026 from 11:00 PM to 4:00 AM → Plein Publiek, Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels & its Winter Terrace → Easy access by public transport, bike or scooter! → Management reserves the right of admission → Minimum age: 18 ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Line-Up PALEXX, BOBOUNCE & Z00 UNCAGED FACEBOOK INFO / [https://fb.me/e/4jnt1IeD3](https://fb.me/e/4jnt1IeD3) → Plein Publiek Bxl, Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels

This Saturday 11.04 – Brussels Main Event **[✩ Mont des Arts PARTY • BACK 2 MUSIC 2000-2010 • International Party at Plein Publiek • SAMEDI 11/04✩](https://fb.me/e/4jnt1IeD3)** →FACEBOOK INFO / [https://fb.me/e/4jnt1IeD3](https://fb.me/e/4jnt1IeD3) →PRIORITY PASS: SKIP THE LINE / [https://pleinpubliek.stager.co/shop/brussels/events/111602122](https://pleinpubliek.stager.co/shop/brussels/events/111602122) ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ So, are you ready to dance to the best hits of the 2000s & 2010s? “Who’ll be there?” Stromae, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, The Black Eyed Peas & many more artists to take you on a nostalgic ride... For some, it feels like yesterday, for others a bit further back. Do you remember? Let’s be honest, the 2000s & 2010s were legendary, right? Don’t miss it! ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Info’s → Saturday, APRIL 11.04, 2026 from 11:00 PM to 4:00 AM → Plein Publiek, Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels & its Winter Terrace → Easy access by public transport, bike or scooter! → Management reserves the right of admission → Minimum age: 18 ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Line-Up PALEXX, BOBOUNCE & Z00 UNCAGED FACEBOOK INFO / [https://fb.me/e/4jnt1IeD3](https://fb.me/e/4jnt1IeD3) → Plein Publiek Bxl, Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels

This week we will walk through ***the Halle forest*** ([www.hallerbos.be/en/](http://www.hallerbos.be/en/)) and enjoy the ***blossoming bluebells*** (who are only blossoming 3 weeks a year) and watch the spectacle of ***blue carpets in the forest***. As starting point I choose ***“Beersel” with its beautiful castle*** ([http://en.visitbeersel.be](http://en.visitbeersel.be/) ). From there we will continue our route to Dworp where we will have lunch somewhere before entering the ***“Halle Forest” to see the bluebells***. Afterwards we hike to Sint-Genesius-Rode where we can have a coffee/drink in ***the local pub “Onze Parochie”*** and where you have the possibility to take the ***train back to Brussels***. For those who are ***not tired*** we will ***continue our road to Watermael-Boitfort*** passing trough the “Soignies Forest” and end our hike with a ***drink in in the local pub “Le Club”*** at Place Wiener before taking the tram home. ***Don't forget to pay Maikel a drink :-)*** We will walk both ***on paved and unpaved roads***. I’ve ***never walked this road before*** so it’s possible that there are some mistakes in the planning. ***●●Meeting point*** We meet ***at 09h30 in front of the Delhaize “Shop & Go” inside the Schuman train station***". The train (S5 3379 - direction Halle) leaves from ***platform 4 at 09h48.*** We will arrive at our destination at ***Beersel at 10h15*** and start our hike. ***●● Train tickets*** ***\- single ticket Brussels to Beersel \(2\,60 € weekend / 2\,60 € with train card\+\)*** ***\- single ticket Sint\-Genesius\-Rode to Brussels \(2\,90 € weekend / 2\,60 € with train card\+\)*** ***●● Trains back to Brussels*** There are ***2 trains every hour*** from Sint-Genesius-Rode to Brussels at ***XX:07 and XX:26*** **Last Train = 23h00** ***●● Specifics*** distance: \~ 24 km / \~ 34 km elevation gain: \~ 355 m / \~ 394 m net walking time: \~ 5h00 / \~ 7h00 ***level: easy – open to everyone*** ***In the unlikely case of too bad weather we may cancel a hike even few hours before the event. If this must happen we will of course update the Meetup website and send out an email to those registered. So it is important to have access to either the ([http://meetup.com/](http://meetup.com/)) website and/or your emails.*** ●● ***What to bring*** \- warm comfortable hiking clothes – ***waterproof hiking shoes*** \- extra socks to change \+ compeed for blisters \- enough water \(min 2 l\) and food for lunch/breaks \- sun protection oil\, a hat and sunglasses OR a raincoat (please consult the weather forecast on [www.meteo.be](http://www.meteo.be/)) **\- some money to pay Maikel a drink ;\-\)** ●● ***Basic rules*** Please RSVP only if you ***really intend to come***. And if your plans change ***update your RSVP latest 1 day before the hike*** so other people still have the possibility to join. This is basic courtesy towards others. ***People who cancel at the last day or don’t show up for the hike will be blacklisted for future hikes.*** Do not show up for a hike unless you are on the roster (i.e. Yes RSVP - but not Wait Listed). **●● *Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability*** **By signing up for this event you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility and liability in all claims. As the participation is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves.**

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄 𝐒𝐎𝐈𝐑𝐄́𝐄 𝐂𝐄́𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐒 \| 𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢 𝐱 𝐂Œ𝐔𝐑 𝐀̀ 𝐂Œ𝐔𝐑 \[𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝟏𝟏/𝟎4 \| 🎉✨ Charleroi, prépare-toi… Les Soirées Cœur à Cœur sont de retour chez toi ! ✨🎉 🎉 𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐈𝐑𝐄́𝐄 𝐂𝐄́𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐔𝐌𝐄́𝐑𝐎 𝟏 𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐆𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐄 🎉 *** FB: https://fb.me/e/5ujupNx3M Skip the Line: https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/15031 *** Après avoir conquis Bruxelles et fait vibrer des centaines de célibataires, le concept incontournable des rencontres élégantes et festives s’installe pour la troisième fois à Charleroi ! 🎉 𝐂Œ𝐔𝐑 𝐀̀ 𝐂Œ𝐔𝐑 / 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝟖𝟎 𝐬-𝟗𝟎𝐬-𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎𝐬 💞 L'événement qui connecte les cœurs et fait vibrer la piste ! 📅 Quand ? samedi 11 avril 2026 🕙 À partir de ? 22h 📍 Où ? Hôtel Van der Valk Charleroi Airport 👉 Que tu sois à la recherche de l’âme sœur, d’un coup de cœur ou simplement d’une soirée pétillante pleine de belles rencontres, cette soirée est faite pour toi. *** Pour cette troisièmr édition, nous avons mis les petits plats dans les grands. En effet, pour vous faire danser toute la nuit et mettre le feu à la piste, nous aurons le privilège d’accueillir 𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, le dj belge le plus incontournable. Ne manque pas cette troisième édition historique : une expérience unique où chaque sourire compte, où chaque regard peut changer ton histoire… 💫 Réservez vite votre place la soirée promet d’être légendaire *** 🔥 RÉSERVEZ VOTRE PLACE ! 🔥 🎟️ Préventes : Évitez la file et garantissez votre participation 💰 Tarifs : 5€ \(vente ultra flash\) \| 10€ \(vente flash\) \| 15€ \(vente flash\) en prévente\! OU POSSIBILITE D'ACHETER SA PLACE DIRECTEMENT SUR PLACE LE SOIR MEME A 20€ 🎫 Réservez sur via notre partenaire partyfinder : https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/15031 🔗 Suivez-nous & restez connectés ! 📱 Instagram : @coeuracoeur.be \- Nous organisons en première partie de soirée un grand speed\-Dating \(résevation obligatoire \( la participation au Speed Dating\, inclut la participation à la soirèe \) : https://www\.partyfinder\.com/en/event/15056 ATTENTION : Les participants au speed dating sont attendus à 20:00 ET LES PARTICIPANTS UNIQUEMENT A LA SOIREE 22:00! *** \- 𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬\, l'Hotel Charleroi Airport vous propose de réserver une table à son magnifique restaurant : https://www\.hotelcharleroiairport\.be/restaurant\-bar/reservez\-une\-table *** 𝑯𝒐̂𝒕𝒆𝒍 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒊 𝑨𝒊𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑽𝒂𝒏 𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒌 ✨ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 • 𝗦𝗲́𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 • 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲̀𝘀 • 𝗘́𝘃𝗲̀𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 📍 Ch. de Courcelles 115 • 6041 Gosselies ℹ https://www.hotelcharleroiairport.be Réservez vite votre place la soirée promet d’être légendaire

RSVP opens on 4 April 2026, 10:00 am Hi everyone, This coffee morning event is @ KAWA - Galerie Bortier! Saturday, 11 April 2026, from 10:00 - 13:00. It's limited to 65 attendees. Therefore, please, cancel if you can't join anymore. **Galerie Bortier opened its doors about a year and a half ago, and KAWA café is inside the gallery.** **The bar, however, is at the entrance of the gallery. Get your drink there, and then walk into the gallery to the café/sitting area.** Its Instagram channel: https://www.instagram.com/gallery.bortier/ https://www.instagram.com/kawaclub.bxl/ **The address is:** KAWA - Galerie Bortier Rue de la Madeleine 55 1000 Bruxelles *** 1. The **prime time** of the event is **10:30 - 12:30**. That's when most people will be there. 2. When you enter the gallery, it's either on the right-hand side or left-hand side of its hallway, depending which entrance you take. 3. If you intend **to join past 12:00** (high noon), then there is no need to register. Just come and join! 4. **DON'T forget to cancel** if you can't join! 5. **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))** **As always, feel free to follow us on INSTAGRAM!** [https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==](https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==) **THE STRUCTURE of THE EVENT:** * I will post the event on Saturday/Sunday evening for the following Saturday. * I send out a reminder to everyone on Friday. * There is sometimes a waiting list. * In case RSVP is closed (once there are 10-15 people on the waiting list), I might reopen it on Friday, depending on the number of cancellations in the meantime. * **For everyone on the waiting,** please check your status and messages on Friday evening the latest. I message everyone on the waiting list on Friday. * **Please, move to "not going" AS SOON AS you know that you can't come anymore, that includes everyone who is on the waiting list.** **IMPORTANT:** * **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))** * When you register yourself, be careful not to register accidentally a +1 guest (unless you bring a guest). It happens very often. * If you have any questions then, message me. *** **A MESSAGE FOR NEWCOMERS:** *In the three years of hosting this coffee group, I have met many people who struggle with anxieties when coming to an event for the first time. Sometimes, it took them more than one attempt before being able to join.* *Occasionally, people reach out to me before the event, and I have always been grateful for that as it offers the opportunity to communicate with each other and to find the best and most gentle way for that person to join the group.* *I would like to encourage everyone who struggles with this to contact me before. It would really be too bad if you can't join us, as it mostly gets better the second or third time you come.* *In addition to that, if you arrive and notice any signs of nervousness or fear, you can always let me know right then.* **THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ALL ON Saturday!**

Do you want to dance? Whether you're an early bird, who want to sleep on time or night owl seeking to start the night early. We welcome you at the Bal Pop Free entrance 4PM - Jukebox Part, request you sound 6PM - DJ

**Let us simply meet and spend some relaxed time together**. This is a very simple gathering: We meet, have a drink, visit the garden, chat, and get to know each other with other members of the **Happy Body community**.

Spring is here, and Brussels is turning pink 🌸 Join us for a relaxed and social walk through some of the city’s most beautiful cherry blossom streets, followed by a picnic together in a nice spot This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the season, meet new people, and spend a peaceful Sunday outdoors -- 🌿 **What to expect* • A relaxed walk through cherry blossom location • A friendly, social atmosphere (easy to connect with others • A picnic together after the walk (optional but recommended! -- 🧺 **What to bring (for the picnic)* • Something to eat & drin • A blanket if you have on • Good vibes ? -- 📍 **Meeting point & full details* All practical details (meeting point, timing, route, etc.) will be shared in the **WhatsApp group** after you sign up -- 💡 **Important – Membership required* This event is **free to join**, but participation is **reserved for Sunday Vacations members** 👉 Membership starts at **€5/year (Explorer)* 👉 You can join here: https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership This helps us keep building and organizing quality events for the community -- ⚠️ **Good to know* • Please update your RSVP if your plans chang • By joining, you agree that Sunday Vacations is a community (not a tour operator)

Need some quiet time for reading? Want to share the experience with others? Join us at the charming venue of The Sister Café to read in the company of others. It’s alone, but also together, get it? We read for an hour and a half, then chat over a drink. This is a free activity except for the price of the drinks you're consuming.

This is an open Circle for anyone and open to constellate on any subject. It's a good way to get started if you've been wanting to see what Constellations is all about. We will start with some bodywork exercises and then there will be time for three Constellations on any topic. ​A Constellation is a means for accessing the timeless map you hold within, linking the past to the present and the present to the future. It's a tool to find the origin of the problems we face today such as repeated patterns, blockages, relationship difficulties or health concerns, to name a few, and has the power to reveal hidden dynamics not visible to the normal eye. Then a healing exchange takes place and steps are taken to free you from the past and put you on a road to freedom, understanding and authenticity for your future. ​There are two ways to participate, either as a participant or Space Holder in the Circle or to bring a topic to constellate as an Issue Holder, which is limited to three places. Although one person will bring a subject to constellate, everyone participates. A Constellation is a Healing Circle for all who attend. ​ Price for Space Holders: 50 Euros (12 spots) Price for Issue Holders: 165 Euros (3 spots) ​Date: Sunday, April 12th ​Time: 3:00 to 7:00 pm Location: Shanti Home: Rue Darwin 8, Brussels 1190 (Forest) ​\*There are three spots available for Constellations. You must have attended a Circle as a Space Holder before constellating an issue. \*Spots are limited for both roles to ensure enough space in the room, although the room is very spacious. *Modified price for students or if you are unemployed. Write me if this is your case.​* Payment must be made beforehand. You can register either to the following account or pay by credit card or PayPal by following the link to the website. Register here: https://www.gettotheorigin.com/brussels-events For bank transfer instead, email Meghan. ​Contact: Meghan +32 468 455 273 meghan@gettotheorigin.com www.gettotheorigin.com

The blue bells of Bois de Hall being in full bloom currently, we will walk through the blue forest on Sunday and then have a drink/snack at the Deli traiteur. 🪻 Approximately 11 km. Some mud possible. Rachel will lead us, we are cooperating while joyfully expecting Rory’s return 🥰 See you on Sunday! Sandra 0497/243455

Join us again this Saturday for drinks and sweets at this delicious Vegan co-op bakery. Mingle with likeminded Columbus Vegans. We will aim to sit outside after purchasing items and hopefully taking in cooperative weather. Special note on parking: Please try to park along Acton, Richards and/or Chatham streets so as to free up the lot at the back of the building for pick-up orders. Thank you. 😊 Patty Cake offers everything from cupcakes, cookies, cakes, muffins, whoopie pies, as well as gluten free goodies. They also have coffee, oat milk and cold brew

Soccer + vegan deli eats = the perfect Saturday ⚽🌱🔥 We’re kicking things off with soccer (all levels welcome!) and then heading to Vida’s Plant-Based Butcher for some seriously good food—Vida’s Reubens, Philly cheesesteaks, Chipotle Cheddar Melt and classic deli sides. Whether you’re playing, socializing, or just here for the food, this is a great way to meet like-minded people and enjoy the day! Game → Food → Good vibes 📍 Soccer - Park of Roses 3923 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 📍 Vida’s Plant Based Butcher 1724 Northwest Blvd Unit C Columbus OH, 43212

**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!** **💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday! 8 pm – 1 am **.** **💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!** **💥 Free Parking!** **💥 BYOB!** **💥 Easy Access from Highway!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215 **.** **ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING** **Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!** **.** **PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!** **.** **🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!** **.** **🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻** **.** **🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm **𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!** **.** **🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am **𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!** **.** **✅ Questions?** **Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)** Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 **.** **✅ No Experience Necessary!** **✅ No Partner Required!** **✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!** **.** **✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card** **✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!** **✅ BYOB** **✅ Age 18+** **.** **✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…** **.** **👉 Learning to Dance** **👉** Social Dancing **👉 Birthday Celebration** **👉** Bachelorette Parties **👉 Girl’s Night Out** **👉 Date Night** **👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories **👉 Meeting New People** **👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun! **.** ✅ **Questions?** Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/ "https://columbussalsadancing.com/") Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 .

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon