Date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Time: 5:15pm – 6:30pm

Location: Franklin Wharf, Derwent View Room

Cost: $49.50 inc GST per ticket

Description:

Unwind on the first evening of the conference with peers, colleagues, and friends at a vibrant waterfront venue. Located in the heart of Hobart, Franklin Wharf is just a short 10-minute walk from the conference venue. This scenic location offers harbour views and the warm hospitality Tasmania is known for.

Kick back and enjoy and drink or two and sample delicious platters perfect for sharing.

Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025

Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Location: Exhibition Hall - Federation Ballroom

Cost: Included in 3-day conference registrations, $99.00 inc GST for a guest ticket

Description:

Join us for an evening of networking set among the exhibitors at the conference venue. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere filled with engaging conversations, live music, local cuisine, and entertainment. Whether you're reconnecting with colleagues or making new industry connections, this is the perfect way to unwind and network after a day at the conference.

What’s included: Live entertainment, light canapés, and beverages.

Date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Time: 8:30am – 10:30am

Location: Meet in the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart Foyer

Cost: $40.00 per person

Details:

Discover the stories that shaped Hobart on this guided 3km walking tour through the city’s historic waterfront and charming colonial heart. Explore working docks, heritage-listed buildings, and Australia’s only Georgian corner.

Uncover tales of Tasmanian Aboriginal history, early British settlement, convicts, tycoons, and adventurers as you stroll through beautifully preserved gardens and architecture. From the bustling waterfront to Salamanca Place, your guide will bring Hobart’s fascinating past to life — the good, the bad, and the scandalous.

This is a private tour exclusively for conference delegates and their guests. Tickets are limited, so we recommend booking early to secure your place.

If you're arriving in Hobart early or staying on after the conference, don’t miss the chance to experience one of Tasmania’s most iconic attractions, MONA.

Described as provocative, bold, and unlike any museum you've visited before, MONA is the creation of Tasmanian local David Walsh—a self-made art collector who turned a private collection into a world-renowned cultural destination. The museum blends contemporary and ancient art with cutting-edge architecture and a good dose of irreverence. It’s a place designed to surprise, challenge, and entertain.

Beyond the art, MONA is home to bars, restaurants, a winery, cellar door, live music venues, and even a tennis court. Getting there is part of the fun—take the quirky ferry ride from Hobart’s waterfront and enjoy the scenic journey.

You can explore the museum in a few hours, but we recommend taking your time and making a day of it.

Please note: This is an optional self-guided experience for conference delegates.

To book your ferry tickets and entry into the museum, please click here to visit the MONA website.