1. ICNCT-16, 2014 Opening Ceremony Pörssitalo, June 15th, 2014 Helsinki, Finland MD. Leena Kankaanranta FiNCT

2. Address by City of Helsinki Jussi Pajunen Mayor of Helsinki Dear Delegates, On behalf of the City of Helsinki, I wish you a warm welcome to Helsinki to attend the 16th International Congress on Neutron Capture Therapy. I am happy that you have chosen our city as the location for your congress. The Internet age and modern communication technologies have not decreased the need of international meetings where professionals exchange ideas and discuss issues related to their profession. Perhaps the accelerating feed of information has actually emphasized the value of contacts on a personal level. Therefore, when in Helsinki, hopefully you will make many new professional contacts as well as new friends. …

3. Address by City of Helsinki Jussi Pajunen Mayor of Helsinki … Geographically and culturally, Helsinki is right between East and West. With persistent work we have made the best of our location and established Helsinki as a first-rate venue for international meetings, congresses and conferences. Today, the fastest and most direct flight route between Asia and Europe goes via Helsinki Airport. We also have a high-speed rail connection to Saint Petersburg in Russia and excellent means of seaborne travel and transportation to destinations in the Baltic Sea, such as Stockholm and Tallinn. Having you here proves that our efforts have been fruitful. Once our guests are in Helsinki, we want our city to be welcoming. Design plays a fundamental role both in city planning and when we create services. Several recent international studies rank our city as one of the most livable places in the world. …

4. Address by City of Helsinki Jussi Pajunen Mayor of Helsinki … If your programme permits, I hope you will have a chance to explore our city. Shopping streets, nice cafés, interesting architecture and vivid cultural activities can be found right next to tranquil spots near water as well as nature areas. Thanks to an excellent public transportation system it is easy to move around and enjoy the city. I wish you an enjoyable stay! Jussi Pajunen Mayor of Helsinki