2018
9th - 14th marcH
Rydges, Brisbane
Platinum
Sponsor
"Networking Australia's Veterinary Industry"
Delegate Information
Welcome to the 2018 VSS Annual Conference: Networking Australia’s Veterinary Industry.
The conference will be held at Rydges Southbank, South Brisbane, QLD from 9th March thru to 11th March. Post-conference workshops will be held from 12th – 14th March, also at Rydges Southbank, South Brisbane.
Location Map
Enviably located in the heart of Brisbane’s arts and entertainment precinct, Rydges South Bank Brisbane accommodation has a wide range of attractions on its doorstep including the South Bank Parklands and the renowned Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Social Dinner - Friday 9th March
Join your fellow delegates for spanish tapas at Olé Restaurant, situated in the heart of South Bank and only a short walk from the conference.
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Tickets for the Friday Social Dinner are not included in your conference registration so if you wish to attend, you can get your tickets here.
Happy Hour & Pre-Dinner Drinks - Proudly Sponsored by Royal Canin
Happy Hour Drinks - Friday 9th March from 5:30pm
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Delegates are invited to enjoy drinks and canape's at our happy hour drinks in the Trade Display Room at the conclusion of the conference lectures. Entry is included in your conference registration however; delegates are reminded to wear their name-tag to ensure entry.
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Pre-Dinner Drinks - Saturday 10th March from 6:30pm
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Delegates are invited to enjoy drinks and canape's at Pre-Dinner drinks in the Trade Display Room from 6:30pm. Entry is included in your conference registration however; delegates are reminded to wear their name-tag to ensure entry.
Conference Dinner - Proudly Sponsored by Cenvet
The Conference Dinner will be an opportunity to celebrate the Conference so far while thanking delegates, international speakers, local speakers and support staff for their contribution. Enjoy a 3-course meal, 4-hour drinks package and DJ entertainment. This promises to be a fun night!
Smart-casual dress code
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Tickets: The Conference Dinner is included with the Full Conference Pass; Clinic Pass and Full Conference Nurse Stream tickets.
All other ticket holders are invited to purchase their Conference Dinner ticket separately. Tickets are available here.
Refreshments
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is provided for all registered delegates and exhibitors. These will all be served in the Trade Hall. Please wear your conference name-tag for access. Coffee and Tea will also be provided in each of the Podium Rooms at the commencement of each day.
Dress Code
The dress code for conference and workshop delegates is Smart Casual. This applies to the lectures, trade display, social events and workshops.
Conference Contact
If you have any questions, please email conferences@vss.net.au or call 0421 413 117. Additional information about the conference is available on our website.
Thank you again for your generous support! We look forward to seeing you soon.
We are going to have an amazing conference!
Regards
VSS Annual Conference Committee
Delegate Registration
All delegates are required to register for the conference on arrival at the Conference Registration Desk. The registration desk is located on the Podium Level of Rydges Southbank, adjacent to Podium Room 1.
Please ask Rydges staff for directions and mention you are registering for the VSS Annual Conference.
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Conference and Workshop Registration times are as follows:
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Thursday 8th March: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday 9th March: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10th March: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 11th March: 8:30am - 10:00am
Monday 12th March: 8:00am - 8:30am
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Delegates will receive a conference name-tag and conference satchel containing relevant program information and sponsor's marketing materials.
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Delegates are required to wear their conference name-tag at all times during the conference as this will provide access to lecture streams, trade display and all refreshments for the day.
Accommodation
Guests can book a hotel room at Rydges Southbank by contacting the Rydges reservations team directly on 07 3364 0800 or reservations_rydgessouthbank@evt.com and advising they are part of the Veterinary Specialist Services conference (code: 1803VETERI_001).
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Alternatively there are plenty of other accommodation options in the Southbank area within walking distance of Rydges. See here for more information.
