2025 Festival Venues

We look forward to seeing you at one (or more) of the following venues for our in-person events.

(Venues are listed in alphabetical order, not date order)

ADELAIDE - HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR

Tuesday 21 October 2025

Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide
65 Hindley St
Adelaide SA 5000

Parking/Access:
The venue is located in the heart of the CBD, with easy access via public transport. Plan your journey via: www.adelaidemetro.com.au

For those driving, there are several paid public car parks within a short walk of the venue. The closest is located on Blyth St. 

Registration:
Open from 8:15am for a 9:00am start.

AUCKLAND - MÖVENPICK HOTEL AUCKLAND

Tuesday 21 October 2025

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
8 Customs Street East
Auckland Central
Auckland 1010

Registration:
Open from 8:30am for a 9:00am start.

BRISBANE – HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane
23 Leichhardt St
Spring Hill QLD 4000 

Parking/Access:
For information about public transportation options and to plan your journey, please visit  www.translink.com.au.

The hotel car park is located under the building, with access via Leichhardt Street or Wickham Terrace.  For festival delegates, a fee of $20.00 per day applies. 

Vouchers will be issued by Banquet staff to the Event Faciliator. Payment can be made by credit card at the car park exit, alternatively cash payments are accepted at the hotel reception. Prices are subject to change without notice and subject to availability.  

For guests staying inhouse overnight, parking is available at a nightly charge of $30. 

Registration:
Open from 8:15am for a 9:00am start.

MELBOURNE - MELBOURNE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE (MCEC)

Thursday 23 October 2025

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Eureka Room 1 & 2 (Ground level)
1 Convention Centre Pl
South Wharf VIC 3006

Parking/Access:
To plan your journey to and from the venue, visit: https://www.mcec.com.au/plan-your-visit

Registration:
Open from 8:15am for a 9:00am start.

PERTH – NOVOTEL PERTH LANGLEY

Tuesday 21 October 2025

Novotel Perth Langley
221 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000

Parking/Access:
The venue is situated within the Perth city Free Transit Zone. To plan your journey via public transport, please visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au

Parking at the venue is available for $25 between 6:00am – 7:00pm, which can be paid online on the day. Reserved parking is not available.

Registration:
Open from 8:15am for a 9:00am start.

SYDNEY - INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE (ICC)

Friday 24 October 2025

Sydney International Convention Centre
Cockle Bay Room (Level 3)
14 Darling Dr
Sydney NSW 2000

Parking/Access:
Visit the venue website to find out about the transport and access options for the convention centre: https://iccsydney.com.au/visitors/getting-here/

Registration:
Open from 8:15am for a 9:00am start.

WELLINGTON - MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND TE PAPA TONGAREWA

Monday 20 October 2025

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable Street
Te Aro
Wellington 6011

Registration:
Open from 8:30am for a 9:00am start.