Conference General Information — YRD

Conference General Information

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Merivale St & Glenelg Street

South Brisbane QLD 4101

Click here for a map

 

EVENT REGISTRATION DESK OPENING HOURS
Opening times are:

Wednesday 2 March            4.00pm - 6.30pm 

Thursday 3 March               7.15am - 8.15am

Friday 4 March                   8.00am - 8.30am

Saturday 5 March               8.00am - 8.30am

 

CONFERENCE APP

Delegates with any smart device will be able to access the program, speaker biographies and abstracts using our mobile app.
**For your convenience please download the app prior to arriving at the conference. **

To download the app, browse to http://ages-asm-2016.m.yrd.currinda.com

To access all areas of the app, please ensure you know your login and password. If you have forgotten your password, please click on the link https://yrd.currinda.com/login/ and select ‘Forgotten password?’ to reset your password.

Alternatively, you may contact the AGES conference secretariat on 61 7 3368 2422 or email ages@yrd.com.au

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

For catering purposes please double check your attached registration details and ensure you are registered to attend. If you need to make any changes please contact the Secretariat on 61 7 3368 2422 or email ages@yrd.com.au

Gala Dinner
Date: Friday 4 March
Venue: Queensland Art Gallery - Watermall
Time: 7.00pm

 

DRESS CODE
The dress code for the conference is smart casual. Please note that due to the air-conditioning the temperature in the rooms can get quite cool so please bring a jacket or a wrap just in case!

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
The conference has noted any special dietary requirements. Please make yourself known to catering staff and ask a staff member if you need assistance.

BRISBANE TEMPERATURE
The average Autumn temperature in Brisbane at this time of the year is 24°C with a minimum of 20°C to maximum 27°C


ACCOMMODATION
Rydges South Bank
9 Glenelg Street
South Brisbane QLD 4101
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Check-in time: 2.00pm
Check-out time: 11.00am

Mantra South Bank
161 Grey Street
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Click here for a map

Check-in time: 2.00pm
Check-out time: 10.00am

NEXT Hotel Brisbane
72 Queen Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
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Check-in time: 3.00pm
Check-out time: 11.00am

Parking
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre carpark can be accessed via Merivale St. Casual parking rates apply for $27.00 a day. For full rates and a map please click here.

 

GETTING TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION FROM THE AIRPORT 

From Brisbane International Airport

Airtrain to Brisbane

$17.50 one way per person

$33.00 return per person

Airport station / All stations to South Brisbane

 

24 minutes to Central Station

Corporate Limousines

Call 1300 790 296 to book

Available 24/7

Can book through conference accomodation


25 minutes