Rome, 2-6 April 2008
The meeting that starred Eleonore Cockerham
Rome could be described as the biggest open-air museum in Europe. It is also one of the world's most photogenic cities: the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, St Peter's Square, the Spanish Steps and the Colosseum to mention but a few.
Meeting Venue
Marriot Grand Hotel Flora
Via Vittorio Veneto 191
Rome 00187
www.grandhotelflora.net/
Educational Programme
Chaired by Simon Bruce (England) with keynote speakers:
- The Honourable Mr Justice Ryder, High Court Judge (England & Wales)
- The Right Honourable Baroness Anelay of St John's (Opposition Chief Whip, House of Lords, England)
Conference Programme
Other opportunities available to our fellows and their guests included:
- Guided orientation tour on foot taking in the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain
- Opening Reception at the Club Circolo Antico Tiro
- Credit card crunching shopping trips to Gucci and Versace
- Visit to Basilica of St Peter's, Vatican museums and the Sistine Chapel followed by dinner at Restaurant Cesarina
- Spouses guided tour of the Borghese Gallery
- Guided tour of Imperial Rome followed by visit to the Supreme Court of Rome and welcome in the Aula Magna by the President of the Court
- Visit to the beautiful Roman Wine Villages area, light lunch and wine tasting and visit to Castel Gandolfo
- President's Reception and Dinner in the roof garden restaurant of the Marriott Grand Hotel Flora
Meeting Highlights
One of the highlights of this meeting was undoubtedly the entertainment provided by Eleonore Cockerham and accompanied by David Salter, European Chapter President (2006-08).
