Functions
Opening Cocktail Reception
Date: Sunday, 12 October 2008
Time: 18:00 – 19:30
Venue: Sofitel Melbourne, Grand Ballroom
Dress Code: Smart casual
An invitation is extended to all delegates to attend the opening Cocktail Reception. This informal function will be a great opportunity to network with old friends and new acquaintances.
APACE Committee - Happy Hour
Date: Monday, 13 October 2008
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Venue: Sofitel Melbourne
The APACE committee is planning a "Happy Hour" on Monday evening at the conclusion of the day's lecture programme. Along the lines of a similar function held in Hobart in 2006. A photograph will be taken for future marketing and promotion of APACE.
This event will be open to all APACE accredited attendees and any APACE accredited scientist in Melbourne and surrounds who for various reasons are unable to attend the NSM. The location will be on the premises of the Sofitel. This function will be free to those eligible as APACE will be funding as part of marketing, promotion, feedback and thank you for those who have participated in and supported APACE over the past 10 years.
Pre-Dinner Tours at MCG
The MCG Tour gives the visitor the opportunity to relive their great sporting memories through a comprehensive tour of this marvellous stadium where so many champions of yesterday and today have performed.
Buses will leave from Sofitel at 18:00. The tour will start at 18:30.
Costs: $20 per person
Conference Dinner
Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Time: 19:00 – 23:30
Venue: Members Dining Room, Melbourne Cricket Ground
Dress Code: Smart casual
The Conference dinner will be a highlight of this year's social program and will be held at the Members Dining Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Return transfers are included in the fee.
Buses will leave from Sofitel at 18:30. Pre-dinner drinks are served at 19:00
Discipline Dinners
Histology Dinner
Hosted by the Histology Group of Victoria Inc.
Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Time: 19:00
Venue: Kri Kri Mezethopoleion, 39-41 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne