Social functions

Welcome Reception

Kick off your conference experience at the Welcome Reception, set against the balmy Cairns evening on the Pullman International pool deck. Enjoy cocktails, drinks, and canapés as you mingle with fellow delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers in a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere. Places are limited, so book early.

Date: Thursday 15 October 2026
Time: 5.15 pm - 7.15 pm
Location: Pool Deck at Pullman Hotel
Dress: Business casual
Cost: Inclusive with full registration, additional tickets $100*

* limits apply. Please be advised that the Gala Dinner and Welcome Function are waitlisted until 5pm, 15 October, at which time they will close. To join the waitlist, add these events to your registration at checkout.

Conference dinner

Get ready for the jewel in the crown of the conference social program—an unmissable night where the jungle drums are already beating. This is the evening everyone will be talking about, so don’t be the delegate left swinging from the sidelines. After all, it’s a jungle out there…

Date: Saturday 17 October 2026
Time: 7.00 pm - 11.30 pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Dress: Jungle themed
Cost: Inclusive with full registration, additional tickets $185*

* limits apply. Please be advised that the Gala Dinner and Welcome Function are waitlisted until 5pm, 15 October, at which time they will close. To join the waitlist, add these events to your registration at checkout.

Morning yoga

Back by popular demand, start your day with an all‑abilities morning yoga session on the Pullman International pool deck. Enjoy the tropical air as you stretch, reset and prepare for the day ahead. Sessions are partially subsidised by the APA and mats are provided—just bring comfortable clothing, a water bottle and an open mindset.

Date: Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October 2026
Time: 6.30 am – 7.15 am(please arrive by 6.20 am)
Location: Gazebo at the Pool Deck
Dress: Loose, comfortable clothing and water bottle. Mats provided
Cost $20 per session

* limits apply.

Registrations open soon

Running/walking group

Back by popular demand, join our relaxed, all‑abilities morning running and walking group. Enjoy a 30‑minute circuit hosted daily by an APA member, with participants welcome to walk or run at their own pace. Simply head out for 15 minutes, then turn around to return in time for breakfast and a quick refresh before the day’s conference sessions begin.

No registration or check‑in required—just show up at the designated time and location.

Date: Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October 2026
Time: 6.30 am TBC
Location: Pullman International
Dress: Active wear / runners
Cost: Free

Your hosts, meeting point and routes will be provided shortly.