SOCIAL EVENTS
Below are the exciting events we have planned for you in Leuven.
On this page you will find our excellent calendar of free and paid social events.
If you require anything not covered here, please reach out to the conference organisers.
Welcome Reception - Free
Tueesday 7 July - 6.00pm
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: KU Leuven
Cost: Free. but please complete the form opposite to allow us to manage numbers.
Registration for the Welcome Reception is not required, but please complete the form below to allow us to estimate numbers.
Conf26 Welcome Reception
Highlights and Hidden Corners
An unforgettable walk full of Leuven highlights
Wednesday 8 July - 6.00pm
Explore and be surprised by both iconic and hidden Leuven during an unforgettable walk full of highlights!
The colleges of the Naamsestraat, the unique university library and the Longest Bar, the world-famous Gothic town hall and the enormous St. Peter’s Church. These are just a few icons of the city. But there is also a hidden Leuven. Behind passages and doors that seem closed, surprises lie hidden… Surprised? Indeed, Leuven is amazing!
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Leaving from KU Leuven
Cost: £12.20 (€14)
Please note: You will be taken to the main Iiirg website to make payment for the Conference Dinner.
Digital Investigative Interviewing Game
Wednesday 8 July - 6.00pm
Registration for the game is not required, but please complete the form below to allow us to estimate numbers.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: KU Leuven
Cost: Free, but please complete the form below to allow us to estimate numbers.
Digital Investigative Interviewing Game
Student Social Event: Mafia – The Game, followed by a budget-friendly dinner
Wednesday 8 July - 6.00pm
Calling all students attending the conference. Join us for a relaxed and engaging evening with Mafia – The Game.
Put your skills to the test and see how strong your investigative interviewing really is while trying to uncover (or secretly be) the Mafia.
What to expect:
• Interactive rounds of Mafia – The Game
• A chance to test your deduction and persuasion skills
• Drinks and light snacks
• A casual, student-only atmosphere
No prior experience is required; rules will be explained at the start!
We look forward to seeing you there.
iIIRG-Student Committee
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: KU Leuven
Cost: Free, but Registration is still required!
Mafia - The Game
iIIRG 2026 Conference Dinner at the Historic Faculty Club
Thursday 9 July - 6.30pm
We warmly invite all conference participants to join us for the iIIRG 2026 Conference Dinner at the historic Faculty Club, located in the heart of Leuven’s Great Beguinage (Groot Begijnhof) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Faculty Club is home to Restaurant Cum Laude, which has been listed in the Michelin Guide for many years and is recognised for its high-quality cuisine and refined dining experience.
Set in a beautifully restored 17th-century building, the Faculty Club offers an elegant yet relaxed setting for good food, lively conversation, and collegial exchange. The conference dinner provides a valuable opportunity to continue discussions, renew friendships, and build new collaborations in an informal and welcoming atmosphere.
We very much hope you will join us for this special evening.
Please note: You will be taken to the main Iiirg website to make payment for the Conference Dinner.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 9 July 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Faculty Club, Groot Begijnhof 14, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
Cost: £52 per person (€60)
Your ticket includes:
- A three-course gastronomic dinner
- Wine and soft drinks
- An unforgettable evening with colleagues and friends from the international investigative interviewing community
Dress Code
Smart casual or business casual attire is recommended.
