Social Program

Welcome Reception

Date: Wednesday 18 June 2025
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre (within the industry exhibition)
Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Dress: Smart Casual
Cost: Included in full registration for delegates and exhibitors. Cost for day delegates - $50 per person. 

Following on from a full afternoon of pre-congress symposiums, the welcome reception is a great opportunity for all delegates to mingle with old and new friends, view the posters and network with our industry partners. Drinks and canapés will be served.

Networking Hour/Poster Viewing

Date: Thursday 19 June 2025
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre (within the industry exhibition)
Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Dress: Smart Casual
Cost: Included in full registration for delegates and exhibitors. Additional tickets are $40 pp

This evening promises a relaxed vibe, with the opportunity to connect with your fellow delegates and talk in depth to our exhibitors.  This networking hour is a great opportunity for all delegates to reacquaint with old friends and meet new ones, network with our industry partners and take extra time to appreciate the knowledge displayed in the poster presentations. Drinks and canapés will be served. 

Gala Dinner

Date: Friday 20 June 2025
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre, Panorama Ballroom
Time: 7.00pm - 11.00pm
Dress: Dress to impress!
Cost: $80 per head for Congress Delegates, $150 per head for partners/guests.

The Gala Dinner will be a seated three-course meal, featuring modern cuisine using the freshest local produce and unique products from around Australia. 

Dress to impress! – something that you can rock your best moves on the dance floor in as you are entertained by one of Adelaide's famous cover bands. Who will take the 2025 Dancing King and Queen crowns?