SOCIAL FUNCTION AND VENUE INFORMATION

 

Social Functions

Welcome Reception and Exhibition Opening

Sunday 19 June 2016
National Convention Centre
5:00–7:00 pm
$50.00 per person for day delegates and guests
No charge for full registered delegates
No charge for registered accompanying partners
Dress code: smart casual

 

Buffet Dinner

The Ballroom, National Convention Centre
Monday 20 June 2016
7:00–11:00 pm
$100.00 per person
Dress code: smart casual

 

Coaches will depart Assembly hotels (Except Crowne Plaza) at approximately 6:45 pm with return shuttles commencing from 10:15 pm.

 

General Assembly Dinner

Tuesday 21 June 2016
The Great Hall, Parliament House
7:00–11:00 pm
$130 per person
Dress code: lounge suit/collar and tie for men and cocktail style for women.

 

Tickets to the prestigious General Assembly Annual Dinner at Parliament House are always highly sought after.  Due to the size of the Great Hall places are limited and therefore booking early is highly recommended to ensure your place.

 

Coaches will depart all Assembly hotels at approximately 6:45 pm with return shuttles commencing from 10:30 pm.

 

Note: Bookings are accepted in order of receipt.

 

Partner Tours

Monday 20 June: Canberra Celebrates 2016

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of decimal currency in Australia we will visit the Royal Australian Mint. A guided tour will be offered and the opportunity to make your own $1 coin.

 

A visit and lunch will be at Old Parliament House in anticipation of the upcoming Federal Election prior to visiting the National Portrait Gallery.  At the Gallery guests will be able to see the 2016 National Photographic Portrait Prize Exhibition which features a large range of talented Australian photography.

 

Tuesday 21 June: Canberra Truffle Farm

Canberra is celebrating their annual 8 week truffle festival. Today you will travel to The Canberra Truffle Farm and enjoy a truffle cleaning demonstration, a short walk through the some of the farm areas (weather permitting) and a truffle tasting.  Produce from the farm will be available for purchase prior to departing.

 

The group will then venture to Bungendore for lunch with time to visit the well know Bungendore Wood Works.

 

Venue and Dress Code

Exhibition Opening and Welcome Reception

Venue: National Convention Centre, Constitution Ave, Canberra City

Dress code: Smart casual

 

General Assembly Business Sessions

Venue: National Convention Centre, Constitution Ave, Canberra City

All plenary sessions will be held in the Royal Theatre at the National Convention Centre

Dress code: Smart casual

 

Exhibition

Venue: National Convention Centre, Constitution Ave, Canberra City

The exhibition is being held in the Exhibition Hall of the National Convention Centre.

Dress code: Smart casual

 

Buffet Dinner

Venue: The dinner is being held in the Ballroom at the National Convention Centre.
Dress code: Smart casual

 

General Assembly Dinner

Venue: Parliament House

The General Assembly Dinner is being held in the Great Hall.

Dress code: Lounge suit/collar and tie for men and cocktail style for women