AVA Annual Conference

16 AVA Annual Conference | 2018 Conference Handbook | #AVAConference Social Program Connect with your colleagues at one of our social events. For more information visit the ‘Social program’ page at conference.ava.com.au . AVA welcome church service Sunday 13 May 2018, 3.00pm St Andrews, 160 Vulture Street Corner of Cordelia & Ernest Street, South Brisbane All welcome to start the week with connection and reflection. No cost - attendance free Welcome reception and exhibition opening kindly sponsored by Asteris Sunday 13 May 2018, 6.00pm-8.00pm Exhibition Hall, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Pick up your conference pack early and join us over drinks and canapes for the welcome reception and exhibition opening. Inclusive for registered delegates and accompanying guests AVA member/students/new graduates: $75 Non-member: $150 / Registration opens at 4.00pm Meet and Greet Dinner Sunday 13 May 2018, 8.15pm The Fox Hotel, The Verandah Room, Cnr Hope & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane First time at the AVA Conference or interested in making new friends? Join us at the meet and greet dinner after the welcome reception. Meet at the registration desk at 8.15pm sharp or at the venue. 2 course dinner and drinks. Price: $65 Accompanying Partner Meet and Greet Monday 14 May 2018, 10.00am–10.45am Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Meet new people and arrange to meet up during the week. Happy Hours Monday 14 May - Wednesday 16 May 2018, 6.00pm-7.00pm Exhibition Hall, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Inclusive for registered delegates and accompanying guests. Additional tickets: $75 per day University of Melbourne Veterinary Alumni Reception Monday 14 May 2018, 7.00pm-9.00pm Rydges South Bank, Level 12 Rooftop North, 9 Glenelg Street, Brisbane. The Head of the Melbourne Veterinary School warmly invites University of Melbourne alumni to an informal reception. Canapes and drinks included. Ticket proceeds to the UoM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Travel Bursary Program. Cost $20 Murdoch University – College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Reception Monday, 14 May 2018, 7.00pm-9.00pm Mucho Mexicano, Shop 15, Little Stanley St, South Bank Join the Principal of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Professor Peter Irwin. Canapes and drinks included. $20 per person James Cook University (JCU) Veterinary Alumni Reception Monday 14 May 2018, 7.00pm-9.00pm The Charming Squire (River Room), 3/133 Grey St, South Brisbane Please join fellow JCU Veterinary Alumni. Undergraduate, postgraduate and academic alumni are welcome to attend. $20 (which goes towards the JCU Alumni Scholarship Fund) The University of Queensland Veterinary Alumni Cocktail Reception Monday 14 May 2018, 7.00pm–9.00pm Soleil Pool Bar, Podium Level, Rydges South Bank Join Professor Nigel Perkins, Head of the School of Veterinary Science. Undergraduate, postgraduate and academic alumni are welcome to attend. Canapes and drinks included. $20 Veterinary Business Group (VBG) Veterinary Business Industry Networking Drinks Monday 14 May 2018, 7.00pm-10.00pm Charming Squire (Bar Alcove), 133 Grey St, South Brisbane Open to those involved in veterinary business including nurses, aspiring leaders, industry representatives, managers of corporate and independent, large and small practices. Drinks and substantial canapes. AVA member: $69 SIG member/partner/guest: $49 AVA student/new graduate member: $29 Non-member $138 Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) – ‘Equine & Dine’ Monday 14 May 2018, 7.30pm–9.30pm Charming Squire Pub (Zinc Room), 133 Grey Street, South Brisbane Kindly supported by Randlab. If you’re a vet who does any work with horses, then please join us for a relaxing evening of collegiality and catching up with old friends and new. All drinks and substantial finger food. Not a sit down dinner. AVA member: $69 SIG member/Partner/Guest: $49 AVA student/new graduate member: $29 Non-member: $138 AVA CONFERENCE DINNER Thursday 17 May 2018 7.00pm for 7.30pm-midnight Plaza Terrace, Brisbane Conference & Exhibition Centre Join us and celebrate the AVA, its members and Award winners. 2 course dinner, drinks, music and fun AVA delegates and partners: $120 / Non-delegates, non-members: $240 Monday day catering Kindly sponsored by Taylor and Francis Dress: Cocktail chic / Black tie optional