Conference Guide
Venue
All conference activities will be held at Marvel Stadium, Docklands.
Access is via Gate 9 only – no other gates will be open for ACA attendees.
Expo: Level 2, Medallion Club
Conference Sessions: Level 1, Victory Room
CARPARK
Please enter the carpark through CARPARK A via Bourke Street. Park close to Gate 9 and use the lifts to access Medallion Club - Registration and Expo
Victory Room - Sessions
DO NOT USE CARPARK B, THERE IS NO ACCESS TO GATE 9 FROM CARPARK B.
Discounted carpark is available for ACA delegates. Please speak to any of the customer service team so they can provide you with a discount voucher for your carpark.
Sunday 09.11
Conference Opening & Welcome Reception
Badge Collection: From 3:30pm, Marvel Stadium (Gate 9)
Welcome Reception: Showtime Events Centre, South Wharf (DFO South Wharf)
Time: From 5:30pm
Dress Code: Smart casual
Details: An outdoor cocktail-style event to open the conference.
Transport & Directions
Welcome Reception – Showtime Events Centre:
Walking: Approximately 14 minutes from Marvel Stadium.
Tram: About 9 minutes. The nearest tram stop is located just outside Marvel Stadium on Bourke Street.
Take Tram 70 toward Vermont South or Tram 75 toward Wattle Park.Transport & Directions
Welcome Reception – Showtime Events Centre:
Walking: Approximately 14 minutes from Marvel Stadium.
Tram: About 9 minutes. The nearest tram stop is located just outside Marvel Stadium. Take Tram 70 toward Vermont South or Tram 75 toward Wattle Park.
Board: Stadium Precinct Bourke Street/Harbour Esplanade
Disembark: Docklands/Harbour Esplanade
Tip: Follow pedestrian signs along the Docklands precinct or use a map app for the most direct walking route.
Board: Stadium Precinct Bourke Street/Harbour Esplanade
Disembark: Docklands/Harbour Esplanade
Tip: Follow pedestrian signs along the Docklands precinct or use a map app for the most direct walking route.
Monday 10.11
Registration Desk: Opens 7:00am
Opening Ceremony: 8:00am
Plenary Speakers: From 9:00am
Expo Hall: Open 8:30am – 7:00pm
Dress Code: Business attire
Asset Owner Welcome Reception: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
YCG/ACAF Afterparty:
Location: Boat on the Yarra River
Boarding: 7:00pm – 7:30pm, Cow Up a Tree Docklands
Departure: 7:30pm sharp
Note: Tickets to YCG/ACAF Afterparty are not included in the main conference registration and can be purchased via the website.
Tuesday 11.11
Registration Desk: Opens 6:30am
Women in Corrosion Breakfast: 7:00am
First Plenary: 9:00am
Expo Hall: Open 8:30am – 5:00pm
Remembrance Day Commemoration:
At 11am Please join us in the stadium seats for the Remembrance Day Commemoration
ACA Annual Awards Dinner – Celebrating 70 Years of ACA:
Venue: Melbourne Town Hall
Attire: Cocktail or black tie
Time: Evening
Transport & Directions
Welcome Reception – Showtime Events Centre:
Walking: Approximately 27 minutes from Marvel Stadium.
Free Tram: About 15 minutes. The nearest tram stop is located just outside Marvel Stadium on Latrobe Street. Take Tram 86 toward Bundoora RMIT
Board: Stadium Precinct Latrobe Street, outside Peppers Docklands
Disembark: Swanston Street/Bourke Street #6
Tip: Follow pedestrian signs along the Docklands precinct or use a map app for the most direct walking route.
Wednesday 12.11
Expo Hall: Open 9:00am – 3:30pm
Morning Tea: Followed by first plenary at 11:00am
Closing Ceremony: 5:00pm, Victory Room B&C followed by closing drinks at View Bar, Marvel Stadium
Expo Closing Drinks: From 5:00pm
Exhibitor Note: At Marvel Stadium’s request, exhibitors must not pack up prior to 3:30pm. Penalties will apply for early closure.
Thursday 13.11
Applicator Day
Location: Stadium Square, Marvel Stadium (between Gates 2 and 3)
Hours: 9:00am – 3:30pm
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