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 Level and Lower Level One of the ACC. The closest entrance is the Atrium Entrance / Main (East) Entrance. If entering from the Main Entrance, follow the directional signage to the Conference.

The ACC is located in heart of Adelaide's city centre and is accessible by foot or public transport.

The ACC has two secure undercover car parks – the North Terrace & Riverbank car parks and just a short 15 minute drive from Adelaide Airport. For more information, please visit the website.

The Registration and Information Desk is located in Foyer E, on the Ground Level, of the ACC (closest to the Atrium Entrance) and will be open the following times:

Wednesday 19 November from 7:30am-7:30pm
Thursday 20 November from 8:00am-5:30pm
Friday 21 November from 8:30am-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 located in Foyer E, on the Ground Level, of the ACC and is open the following times:

Wednesday 19 November from 7:30am-5:30pm
Thursday 20 November from 8:00am-5:30pm
Friday 21 November from 8:30am-3:30pm

The ACC main reception desk has limited space in their cloak room. We recommend delegates leave their bags with their hotel's concierge.

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 in Foyer E, on the Ground Level, the Exhibition will be open the following times:

Wednesday 19 November from 7:45am-7:30pm
Thursday 20 November from 8:00am-5:30pm
Friday 21 November from 8:30am-3:15pm

Daily catering and the Welcome 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 may take 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, and 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 Hall E 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 any of the events, and it is not listed above, please contact the Conference Office.

Manna Institute Connect: Early to Mid-Career (EMCR) Networking Session
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, Ground Level, Adelaide Convention Centre
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Dress Code: Smart casual
Tickets: The Welcome Reception is included in all full registrations. Additional tickets can be purchased at $95pp.

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