This document welcomes attendees to the ESUG2016 conference and provides information about the conference events and activities. It summarizes that ESUG is a non-profit organization with the goal of promoting Smalltalk. It sponsors various projects, publications, lab visits and lectures. At ESUG2016 there were 126 participants and 15 student volunteers. Highlights included 28 papers submitted to IWST and a social dinner event. Information about schedules, the technology awards, showing projects, and wifi access is also provided.