The social program for the Day Hospitals Australia National Conference provides excellent opportunities to network with colleagues and suppliers. Full Conference registration includes all social functions – the Conference Dinner, Welcome Lunch, Evening Reception and all networking opportunities.
Site Visits
The Day Hospitals Australia Conference provides a broad program of professional opportunities to delegates, including optional site visits to local hospitals on Wednesday before the Conference begins.
Site visits are a great opportunity for you to tour another facility, and take practical ideas back to your own workplaces. An additional cost applies for the site tours and capacity limits apply.
Welcome Lunch
Join us to kick start the Conference with a delicious lunch in the exhibition hall, before we begin presentations at 1:30pm on Wednesday 27 August.
When: Wednesday 27 August 2025 – 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Where: Trade Exhibition Area, Main Exhibition Hall, National Convention Centre, Canberra
Cost: Included in full conference registration
Dress: Smart casual or business
Evening Reception
Our Evening Reception is a networking event for our delegates, exhibitors and presenters and provides the perfect opportunity to catch up with colleagues, meet with suppliers and build new business relationships in a relaxed environment. Light canapes and beverages will be served in the Exhibition Hall.
When: Wednesday 27 August 2025 – 5.30pm – 7pm
Where: Trade Exhibition Hall, Exhibition Hall, National Convention Centre, Canberra
Cost: Included in full conference registration. Additional tickets available to purchase.
Dress: Smart casual / business attire
Conference Dinner
Join us in the Great Hall of Parliament House for the 2025 Conference Dinner. Australian Parliament House is one of the most iconic buildings in the country and is an arresting venue that represents the character of Australia, its people and our democratic spirit.
The Conference Dinner will include dinner, drinks and entertainment, and the Day Hospitals Australia Awards Ceremony. Further details will be announced in 2025!
When: Thursday 28 August 2025 – 7pm – 11pm
Where: Great Hall, Parliament House
Cost: Included in full conference registration. Additional tickets available to purchase
Dress: Cocktail
Networking Opportunities
A comprehensive Trade Exhibition will run concurrently with the Conference, showcasing the latest products, services and equipment from a range of day hospital, medical, health care and associated suppliers.
The trade exhibition will run for the duration of the conference with all meals served in the exhibition area, along with the evening reception on Wednesday and tea, coffee and light refreshments on Thursday and Friday morning.
Where: Trade Exhibition Hall, Exhibition Hall, National Convention Centre, Canberra
When: Wednesday 12:30pm – 7pm, Thursday 8:30am – 5pm, Friday 8:30am – 11:30am.
