Ian Potter Hall, State Library of Victoria

Address: 328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Date: Wednesday 4 October 2023
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dress code: Smart Casual
Tickets: Included for delegates.  Guest tickets $100.

It is with great pleasure that we extend a warm welcome to all congress delegates, to celebrate the official first day of the congress at the iconic State Library of Victoria. Take full advantage of the opportunity to network, reconnect with your colleagues and indulge in delightful canapés and food stations. Learn a bit about the history of the iconic State Library of Victoria below.

The Welcome Launch Party is included in all full congress registrations. For more information, visit our registration webpage here. 

History of the State Library of Victoria

Established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, State Library Victoria is Australia’s oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.

Their founders believed that access to knowledge was critical for the development of a civil and prosperous community, and created the Library as ‘the people’s university’ – a place of learning and discovery for all Victorians. They also charged the Library with preserving Victoria’s heritage by collecting items of historical and cultural significance for future generations.

San Remo Ballroom

Address: 365 Nicholson Street, Carlton North VIC 3054
Date: Friday 6 October 2023
Time: 7:00 pm – 12:00 am
Dress code: Cocktail
Tickets: All tickets $250

This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed and enjoyable setting while indulging in delicious cuisine and engaging in stimulating conversations. The congress dinner will also feature captivating entertainment, providing a perfect ambiance for networking and building connections.

The gala dinner is not included in the registration and is an additional ticket social function. For more information, visit our registration webpage here or directly email our team at register.asansc@arinexgroup.com to add tickets for yourself and friends.

Located in the heart of Carlton, the iconic San Remo Ballroom has been recently refurbished and transformed into the most stunning corporate and events venue in Melbourne.

From the plush carpets underfoot, to the cascading chandeliers that form a halo of twinkling light above your heads – every detail creates an ambience of refined glamour, romantic decadence and luxury.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Address: 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
Date: Saturday 7 October 2023
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Price: no additional cost
Hosted by Alex Courtney and Jason Kong

Relaxed in-person lunch event open to registered trainee delegates. Foster connections with fellow trainees from other parts of Australia and New Zealand. Opportunities haven’t been there in the last few years to spend time with colleagues from other states. Join us for a sit-down lunch with an opportunity to mingle with invited guests as well as peers.

Note: The Trainee Luncheon is only open to those registered as the category of trainee in-person registrants.