Pre-Arrival Information

We look forward to welcoming you to Adelaide shortly. To assist with your arrival, please see below further information on key areas of the Conference.

Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC)
North Terrace, Adelaide,
SA 5000, Australia
T +61 8 8212 4099

www.adelaidecc.com.au

The Conference will be conducted on the Ground Floor of the MCEC and the closest entrance is Convention Centre Place. If entering from the Clarendon Street entrance, follow the directional signage to the Summit.

The Centre is located in heart of Adelaide's City Centre and accessible by foot or public transport.

The Centre has two secure undercover car parks – the North Terrace & Riverbank car parks and just a short 15 minute drive from Adelaide Airport.

The Registration and Information Desk is located on the Ground Floor of the ACC (closest to the Convention Place Entrance) and will be open the following times:

Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.30am-7.30pm
Thursday 20 November 2025 8.00am-5.30pm
Friday 21 November 2025 8.00am-5.00pm

Name Badges will be available to collect from the registration desk upon arrival. For security purposes, please wear your name badge at all times, including at social functions.

Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements and/or special requirements, however advance notice is needed. If you did not provide this information at the time of registering, please email the Conference Office.

The Speaker Preparation Room is on the Ground Floor of the ACC near the Registration and Information Desk and is open the following times:

Wednesday 19 November 7.30am-5.00pm
Thursday 20 November 8.00am-5.00pm
Friday 21 November 8.00am-3.30pm

The ACC Information Desk located on the Ground Floor can assist with any cloaking of coats, bags or personal belongings.

A few days prior to the Conference you will receive a further email from us detailing how to access the Conference App, which will provide you with the latest information. We encourage you to download the App before arriving at the Conference.

To assist with networking, a copy of the delegate list, excluding privacy requests, will be available on the Conference App.

The dress code for the Conference is smart casual.

If you have booked accommodation through the Conference Office, any changes to your booking must be managed through the Conference Office by email, not directly with the hotel. You should refer to the cancellation terms and conditions noted on the website should you need to reduce or cancel your booking.

If there is an emergency at the venue, please stay calm. Please follow the instructions given by the venue staff who are fully trained for an emergency situation.

The emergency phone number in Australia is 000. The dispatcher will then put you through to Police, Ambulance or the Fire Brigade.

We encourage you to network with the exhibitors during the Conference. Located on the Ground Floor at Door 15, the Exhibition will be open the following times:

Tuesday 16 September 2025 8.00am-6.30pm
Wednesday 17 September 2025 8.30am-5.30pm
Thursday 18 September 2025 8.30am-1.00pm

Daily catering and the GWEC X Singapore Networking Reception will also be held in the Exhibition.

Please see the sponsors and exhibitors pages of the website for more information.

Delegates are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. Delegate registration fees do not provide any such coverage. The Conference Organisers and the Conference Office accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.

There will be a dedicated wifi network for you to use throughout the Conference. The password to the Conference network will be printed on the reverse side of your name badge.

Please be advised during the Conference photography and filming will be taking place and may be used to promote the Conference, both within Australia and internationally, across all print and digital platforms. If you do not wish to appear in any images captured, please inform us so we can take the appropriate steps and where possible please move out of camera range.

The Conference opening session will commence at 8.45am sharp on Wednesday 19 November 2025. This will be in Plenary 1 on the Ground Floor of the ACC. We encourage you to register early to ensure you are seated and ready for the formalities to begin. Please see the Conference website for the full program.

Please check your registration details in your email confirmation. If you would like to attend either event and it is not listed above, please contact the Conference Office.

Manna Institute Connect: Early to Mid-Career (EMCR) Networking Session
The EMCR event for 2025 will be a networking session proudly sponsored by the Manna Institute. If you are an EMCR and wish to attend please do so by booking via the SMHR online registration form.

Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025

Location: Foyer AB, Level 3, Adelaide Convention Centre

Time: 1.15pm-2.15pm

Dress Code: Smart casual

Tickets: Tickets are additional to the Conference registration and can be purchased at $15pp.

SMHR 2025 Welcome Reception
Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025
Location: Foyer E, Adelaide Convention Centre
Time: 5.30-7.30pm
Dress code: Smart casual

SMHR 2025 Networking Dinner
Date: Thursday 20 November 2025
Location: National Wine Centre, Adelaide
Time: 7.00pm-10.30pm
Dress Code: Smart casual
Tickets The Networking Dinner tickets include three course meal and soft drinks, alcoholic drinks maybe purchased. Tickets are additional to Conference registration and can be purchased at $110pp