{"id":2117,"date":"2025-10-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pmatsuda.net\/sslw\/?page_id=2117"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:03:27","slug":"2026-social-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pmatsuda.net\/sslw\/2026-social-events\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Networking Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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SSLW 2006 Networking Excursion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Date\/Time: October 22, 09:00-18:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, SSLW will offer an optional networking excursion designed as a full-day of professional networking and cultural experience. The itinerary includes visits to Fushimi Inari Shrine, a traditional sake brewery and restaurant, a Uji matcha experience, a scenic walk along the Uji River, and Byodoin Temple (a World Heritage Site). The tour will conclude at the Pre-Symposium Social<\/a> venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration will open on June 1 at 10 am (Japan Time). This is a ticketed event and is limited to the first 50 SSLW participants who sign up. Additional requests will be placed on a waiting list. Please note that the itinerary is tentative and subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information is available at Networking Excursion<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSLW2006 Pre-Symposium Social<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Date\/Time: October 22, 18:00-20:00
Location: TBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for an evening of conversation with L2 writing colleagues from around the world! The Pre-Symposium Social is a time-honored SSLW tradition since 1998. It is a way of welcoming SSLW participants who arrive in town early. Drinks and appertizers will be provided. If you are pre-registered, you can pick up your name tag during this social as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a ticketed event requiring pre-registration. Early-bird discount (limited quantity) is available until May 15 or until it is sold out\u2014whichever is sooner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Opening Reception (Tentative)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Date\/Time: October 23, 2026, Time TBA
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This networking event is a chance to get to know L2 writing teachers and researchers from around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Networking Lunch (Tentative)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Date: October 23, 24, 25, 2026
Location: SSLW Conference Venue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for an opportunity to chat with fellow L2 writing researchers and teachers over Japanese-style bento<\/a><\/em> lunch. The event is open to all participants but lunch must be pre-ordered for each day. The order form will be available by late August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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