Social Events


WEDNESDAY 06 FEBRUARY

Conference Reception: Dockside (Conference Venue)

Time: 17:30 until 19:00

A welcome reception with Canapés & Drinks 



Harbour Cruise: Sydney Harbour

Time: 19:30 until 22:00

A harbour cruise aboard the M.V. Vagabond Princess including dinner and drinks. The vessel departs Darling Harbour from the Kings Street Wharf (Wharf 8 - just around the corner from the Dockside conference venue). A proposed agenda could be used to support discussions.


THURSDAY 07 FEBRUARY

Conference Dinner

Time: 19:30

Meeting point: Italian Village Restaurant
7 Circular Quay West
The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000

The Conference Dinner will be held in the Florence Room, at The Italian Village Restaurant. With awe-inspiring Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge views from every room, Italian Village serves contemporary cuisine from seasonal produce. Adorned with exposed terracotta and sandstone walls, timber detailing and atmospheric lighting; Italian Village combines rustic charm with warm service.



FRIDAY 08 FEBRUARY

Conference Social Trip

Time: All-day

Price: Included in conference registration *

* for most registration packages the trip is included (see registration information for details). Extra tickets are available for an additional cost.

Meeting point: TBC

To help conference attendees get the most from the conference, and to provide an opportunity to discuss conference outcomes with colleagues in a more informal setting, the conference will include a social trip on the third day of the conference. The trip involves:

Full details of the day's activities are available here and a list of the hotel pick-up points and times is here.


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