CONFERENCE DETAILS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Community pharmacists
• Hospital pharmacists
• Accredited pharmacists
• Pharmacy assistants
• Students and new graduates
• Pharmacy industry service providers
• Educators
• Government officials and representatives
• Pharmacy trade press
• Other pharmaceutical and health-related industry professionals

CONFERENCE VENUE - Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

APP2009 will be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), the largest regional convention centre in Australia. Located in Broadbeach, the GCCEC is close to more than 60 restaurants and bars, a world class shopping centre, five-star accommodation and a number of the Gold Coast's spectacular white sandy beaches. The Centre is also directly linked by a covered walkway to the neighbouring Conrad Jupiters Hotel and Casino.

All sessions from 2 - 5 April, the Welcome Reception and Gala Conference Dinner will be held on-site at the Centre.

For further information about the conference venue please visit the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre website.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Car parking is available for delegates at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre for a cost of $5.00 per day. The entrance into the carpark is off the Gold Coast Highway.

There is no childminding provided at the APP Conference. Please contact your hotel directly if you are in need of this service.

The Gold Coast's climate is sub-tropical with 287 days of sunshine annually. The temperature in April ranges from 18°C to 25°C.

A smart casual style is suitable for conference sessions.

Welcome Reception - smart casual or business
Gala Conference Dinner - formal

Hotel checkout times are usually 10.00am or 11.00am. Delegates requiring storage of luggage after checkout should contact their respective hotel concierges.

Surfside buses service the Gold Coast 24 hours a day at four to five minute intervals during peak periods. Surfside also transports visitors to all Gold Coast theme parks. For further information phone 07 5536 7666.

Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is located within a five to ten minute walk of the conference venue and nearby hotels. Pacific Fair boasts a unique shopping environment combining open air resort style shopping with a multiple level air-conditioned mall. With over 300 stores and services, Pacific Fair is one of the largest shopping centres in Australia.

Regent Taxis service the Gold Coast. For bookings phone 131 008.

GREEN INITIATIVES

APP2009 will see the introduction of a number of initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of the event. These include:

• printing conference materials on recycled paper
• providing online registration facilities to reduce paperwork
• working with the conference venue to reduce waste and energy consumption

Delegates can also help us to reduce carbon emissions by:

• purchasing the carbon offset option when booking flights
• car pooling or travelling by bus/train to the event
• recycling conference and promotional materials