ADNA Pre-Arrival Information

We look forward to welcoming you to the ADNA 23rd National Conference from 30 May to 1 June in Brisbane, Australia.

Make the most of your conference experience by reviewing the pre-arrival information below.

 

VENUE

The ADNA Conference will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC), Merivale Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101.

 

HOW TO GET TO THE BRISBANE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE

The BCEC is conveniently located next to South Brisbane train station. This location provides quick and easy access by car, train, bus or taxi.

Please click on the following link for further information: https://bcec.com.au/visit/.

 

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK

The Registration Desk will be located in the Main Entrance Foyer on Ground Level of the BCEC (on the corner of Merivale St and Glenelg St) and will be open during the following times:

Friday, 30 May: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, 31 May: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday, 1 June: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm

On arrival, you will be able to print your name badge during the times listed above, using your QR code that will be emailed to you prior to your arrival onsite. Friendly staff will be on hand during the opening hours to answer your questions and provide information about the Meeting, venue, and surroundings.

Delegates are required to wear their name badge at all times. Uniformed security will be in position at the doors of the exhibition area. Delegates without a name badge will not be able to access the exhibition area.

The lanyards have been sourced from a First Nations supplier with support from Johnson & Johnson, who have generously sponsored this initiative. In keeping with the spirit of the artwork, no sponsor logos will appear on the lanyards, just the art and the message it carries.

 

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Please visit the website for program details: https://acdasm.com.au/adna/.

 

ON-DEMAND CONTENT

Recordings of the Conference sessions will be made available two weeks after the Conference concludes and an email to the platform link will be sent out.

The following sessions will be available on demand.

• ADNA sessions on Saturday and Sunday.
• The full ASM scientific program (for those that have an ASM registration)
• Some workshops (for registered delegates) will only be available to those who are registered

 

SOCIAL PROGRAM

Please take note of the below social activities:

ADNA Welcome Drinks

Date: Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Riverside Bar and Kitchen, 71 Eagle Street Brisbane.
Cost: No charge, please register for this via the main registration form.

ADNA AMGEN Nurses Dinner

Date: Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 7:15pm – 9:30pm
Dress: Smart Casual
Venue: Blackbird Bar and Dining, Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle Street Brisbane
Cost: No charge, please register via the QR code in the flyer.

ADNA EGO Dinner

Date: Saturday 31 May 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 09:30pm
Dress: Smart Casual
Venue: Rydges Southbank, Level 12 Rooftop, 9 Glenelg Street Southbank
Cost: No charge. Please register for this via the main registration form. Available to ADNA Members only.

WORKSHOPS

Date: Friday 30 May 2025
Time: Session 1: 09:00am – 12:30pm or Session 2: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Venue: BCEC
Cost: $50, please register for this via the main registration form.

 

Wi-Fi INTERNET

To access BCEC wireless internet, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Ensure your wireless-enabled device is turned on and you have enabled the wireless switch/button.
2. Open your wireless connection list.
3. Select Wi-Fi network: wifiTYKet
4. Enter the password: TYK2-ACD

 

FIRST TIMERS

First time attending? We’ve got a smile for you!

If this is your first time at the conference, be sure to collect a smiley sticker from the registration desk. It’s a fun way to help others spot and welcome our first-time delegates—so don’t be shy, wear it with pride!

 

PARENTS AND CARERS ROOM

The College will be providing a designated space for attendees bringing babies and infants to the ASM. This private space will be available from Friday, 30 May until the end of sessions on Monday, 2 June.

Parents or carers joining us onsite who are not registrants will be invited to collect a Day Pass from the Registration Desk; this will give them access to the ASM space. Please email the Conference Office if you require a Day Pass for this reason.

For more information regarding the Parents and Carers room see here.

 

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Did you tell us about your dietary requirement? If you are unable to select appropriate food from the catering buffets, please notify the catering floor staff and they will direct you to the Special Diets Buffet in the exhibition hall. Please note that the dishes on the main buffet will be labelled with standard gluten-free and vegetarian.

 

WATER BOTTLES

Meetings can create large amounts of waste however, by offering water stations instead of plastic bottled water, we can reduce landfill waste, save energy, and enjoy the most sustainable option for our environment. College is providing water stations in the Exhibition Hall to assist delegates in filling their reusable water bottles. We encourage all delegates to bring their own water bottles to use throughout the ASM. To see other ways the College is making an effort to facilitate environmentally sustainable practices, view here.

 

INDUSTRY EXHIBITORS

The ASM would not be possible without the support and investment of the sponsors and exhibitors. Please take the time to visit the industry exhibitors who will showcase their goods and services in the exhibition hall from Saturday – Monday.