For social functions that are appearing as ‘full’ at time of registration please contact the ASM registration secretariat who can advise of any last minute cancellations.
Alternatively, please visit the registration desk (Foyer level) onsite at BCEC during the ASM.
Please check whether the social function you wish to attend requires you to purchase a ticket or is included with your registration. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars and are inclusive of GST. For more information, please click on each image below.
*Image courtesy of Brisbane Economic
FPM trainee and new fellow lunch SA01
Saturday 4 May
Time: 12-1.30pm
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: Inclusive for delegates registered under the FPM trainee category and FPM fellows within five years of fellowship.
The FPM trainee and new fellow lunch is a welcoming event for all FPM trainees, to meet and socialise with each other, senior colleagues, FPM visiting speakers, and key faculty leaders. Got a question about the training program? Want to chat to new fellows about current trainee matters? You’ve come to the right place!
College Ceremony SA02
Saturday 4 May
Time: 6-8pm
Venue: Great Hall Q1 & Q2 (Doors 1, 2, 3, Foyer Level), Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: Inclusive for all registrants and their families. No ticket is required to attend the college ceremony, however the welcome reception after will be ticketed.
Dress: New Fellows – Formal/lounge suit or formal attire and college/faculty gown. Stage Party – Formal/lounge suit or formal attire and college/faculty gown or academic dress. Guests – Formal/lounge suit or formal attire.
The College Ceremony is the formal presentation ceremony of new ANZCA and FPM fellows. Join us to celebrate this milestone and welcome our newest colleagues. We also acknowledge, through the presentations of awards and medals, the exceptional contributions to our fields of medicine.
*Image courtesy of Reuben Nutt
Welcome reception SA03
Saturday 4 May
Time: 7.30-11.30pm
Venue: Plaza Terrace Room, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: Inclusive for delegates registered under full, trainee, new fellow and retired fellow categories only. New fellow registrants are entitled to one additional complimentary ticket.
Additional tickets: $A160 per person. $A35 per child (3-12 years).
Dress: New Fellows – Formal/lounge suit or formal attire and college/faculty gown. Stage Party – Formal/lounge suit or formal attire and college/faculty gown or academic dress. Guests – Formal/lounge suit or formal attire.
Join us as we raise a glass to celebrate and warmly welcome our new fellows! It’s an evening of camaraderie, excitement, and the beginning of a new journey.
Make sure to warm up your vocal cords because pop up choir Singing Sesh will be there to get you on your feet and channel your inner popstar.
Kids are welcome to attend, we have a range of activities that are sure to keep those curious minds intrigued, including wacky experiments conducted by a Mad Scientist!
This reception provides a chance for all of us to come together, share stories, and forge new connections.
ANZCA trainee lunch SA04
Sunday 5 May
Time: 12-1.30pm
Venue: Sky Room Terrace, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: Inclusive for delegates registered under the ANZCA/FPM trainee category.
This lunch provides an excellent chance to meet up with other fellow trainees from Australia and New Zealand, as well as ANZCA leaders, both current and former, and the chair of the ANZCA trainee committee. This function offers a valuable platform to engage in conversations about the challenges that impact your training. Furthermore, it serves as a fantastic opportunity to establish connections with consultants who share an interest in mentorship.
*Image courtesy of Reuben Nutt
ELC alumni networking reception SA05
Sunday 5 May
Time: 4.30-5.30pm
Venue: M3/M4 foyer area, Mezzanine level, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: Inclusive for all emerging leaders.
The Emerging Leaders Conference (ELC) alumni networking reception is an opportunity for all delegates interested in leadership to come together and share their experiences.
This networking reception will take place following the ELC alumni session (running from 3-4.30pm).
*Image courtesy of Reuben Nutt
Healthcare industry reception SA06
Sunday 5 May
Time: 5-6.30pm
Venue: Exhibition Hall 1, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: Inclusive for delegates registered under the full, trainee, new fellow, retired fellow categories and registered exhibitors. Additional tickets $A55.
Join us for a cocktail reception in the exhibition area and be treated to a range of delectable canapés, a glass of bubbles and live music from Magnetic South. The reception is to acknowledge the generous support of the healthcare industry (HCI).
*Please note to adhere to the policies within Medicines Australia’s code of conduct, we regret that children and non-medical accompanying persons aren’t permitted to attend this event.
*Image courtesy of Jesse Smith
ANZCA Foundation cocktail reception SA07
Sunday 5 May
Time: 6.30-8pm
Venue: Sky Room Terrace, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: $A55pp
Dress: Cocktail attire
Join us at the ANZCA Foundation cocktail reception to celebrate what our fellows and trainees are achieving with the support of the foundation.
Enjoy canapés, fine wines and company with the backdrop of Brisbane’s glittering skyline. This is a great chance to catch up with friends, colleagues and meet some fresh faces.
*Image courtesy of Kara Hamilton
Celebrating women in STEMM breakfast SA08 – SOLD OUT
Monday 6 May
Time: 7-8.15am
Venue: Sky Room Terrace, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: $A45pp
This function is SOLD OUT. The breakfast is a ticketed event, we will be checking registration upon entry and not accepting walk ins.
Join us for a captivating breakfast event open to all. Bring your partner, colleague, or friend to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEMM). Get ready to be inspired as we listen to engaging speakers discuss a variety of thought-provoking topics.
Registration is inclusive of a sit-down plated breakfast. There is no allocated seating and seating will be available on a first come first served basis.
Taste Brisbane SA09 – FULL
Monday 6 May
Time: 6.30-10pm
Venue: Agnes, 22 Agnes St, Fortitude Valley
Cost: $A180pp
Dress: Smart casual
At Agnes, the focus of the menu is the creative use of wood fire. No electricity, no gas, just fire. Executive chef and co-owner, Ben Williamson, and his talented team strip cooking to its primordial elements. The team works with regional suppliers and farmers to provide the freshest and best quality meat, seafood, poultry, and vegetables.
Costs cover a shared set menu, an arrival drink and three-hour drinks package including beer, wine, and soft drinks.
*Guests must be aged 18 and over to attend and required to make their own way to and from the event.
ANZCA ASM Gala Dinner: The Golden Age SA10 – FULL
Monday 6 May
Time: 7pm-12am
Venue: Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street
Cost: If you’ve selected a registration type with the gala dinner ticket inclusive, you can now purchase an additional ticket(s) for $A220pp. If you haven’t selected a registration type with the gala dinner inclusive, you can purchase a ticket here and any additional tickets you require for guests for $A220pp.
Dress: Black tie with a touch of gold
ANZCA welcomes you to the 2024 ASM Gala Dinner. This year’s dinner will be held at Brisbane City Hall, with its impressive neo-classical façade, mosaic tiles, stained-glass windows and soaring ceilings, it truly is the heart of the city. Meet us under the clock tower for an evening of timeless elegance, fine dining and dancing to a big band. We look forward to seeing you there!
Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from City Hall. We recommend coordinating rides with others and pre-booking an Uber or taxi. If your accommodation is on the same side of the river as City Hall, several hotels are within walking distance. We strongly advise you to plan in advance and ensure you have transportation arrangements in place.
Please see below contact details for taxis in Brisbane, you can also download the app and order through there.
13 cabs 13 22 77
Black and white cabs 13 32 22
*Guests must be aged 18 and over to attend this event.
Retired anaesthetists lunch SA11
Tuesday 7 May
Time: 12-1pm
Venue: M1, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: Inclusive for delegates registered under the retired fellow category.
This lunch provides an ideal opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new acquaintances.
