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Social Program

Welcome Reception
Proudly sponsored by St Vincents Hospital (Melbourne)

Date: Sunday 20 November
Time: 5.15pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Poolside Terrace, Silverwater Resort
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Cost: Complimentary for Conference delegates, $70 for additional tickets

The Conference Welcome Reception provides us with the opportunity to warmly welcome you to the Conference in true Australian style with a gourmet Aussie BBQ. The event is an ideal opportunity to meet up with international and local friends and network with new colleagues in a pleasant, informal setting.


Twilight Poster Session
Proudly sponsored by Swinburne University

Date: Monday 21 November
Time: 4.45pm – 6.15pm
Venue: Waratah/Coronet Room & Resort Foyer, Silverwater Resort
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Cost: Complimentary for Conference delegates

The Twilight Poster session will take place after the Conference sessions conclude on Monday 21 November. This is a great opportunity to meet the poster presenters and learn more about their work whilst enjoying some light canapés and wine tastings provided by Phillip Island Wineries.


Penguin Parade

Date: Monday 21 November
Time: 7.15pm – 9.30pm
Departs from: Silverwater Resort Foyer
Tickets: Approx AU$65.00 – AU$70.00

Want to get up close and personal with the famous Phillip Island Fairy Penguins? We are currently taking expressions of interest from delegates wishing to experience this iconic 'Little Penguin Parade'. Your ticket will give access to a premium viewing platform situated next to the main path of penguins and will include the use of an audio guide (MP4 player), a drink and coach transfers.

To register your expression of interest for this please complete the online registration form. Please note that this tour is dependent on sufficient numbers. Tour details will be confirmed in early November.


Building Networksfor Success: A Career Development Workshop for PhD Students and Early CareerResearchers

Proudly sponsored by Bionic Vision Australia

Date: Monday 21 November
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Venue: Churchill/Flinders Room, Silverwater Resort
Cost: Complimentary for Conference Delegates. Ticket includes a casual dinner and drinks.

Strong networks are critical to successful careers inacademia and in industry. In this interactive workshop, participants willdevelop practical networking strategies and have the opportunity to canvass arange of career planning issues. Stella Clark PhD is CEO of the Bio21 Cluster,a not-for-profit company of 22 member institutions formed to facilitateresearch collaboration and exploit opportunities in biomedical and healthresearch.


Lunchtime Poster Session
Proudly sponsored by ASSTA

Date: Tuesday 22 November
Time: 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Venue: Waratah/Coronet Room & Resort Foyer, Silverwater Resort
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Cost: Complimentary for Conference delegates

The Lunchtime Poster Session will take place after the morning sessions are completed. This is a great opportunity to enjoy some delicious lunch whilst meeting the poster presenters and learning more about their work.


Conference Dinner
Proudly sponsored by Phonak

Date: Tuesday 22 November
Time: 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Venue: Watermark Restaurant, Silverwater Resort
Dress Code: ‘A touch of glam’ (smart attire)
Cost: $AUD120.00 per person

This key event of the Conference is one not to be missed! This is the perfect opportunity to network and socialise with colleagues and friends, to laugh, be surprised and thoroughly entertained with the evening's performances – all whilst enjoying fine Australian food and wine, in a stunning coastal setting.


Touring and Sight-seeing

There are numerous attractions close to the Conference venue. The Conference Organising Committee are making special arrangements with local tour companies that cater specifically for delegates.

Further details on all aspects of the Social Program will be announced shortly. Please note that the Conference Dinner and Touring/Sight-seeing incur an additional charge.

Further details will be announced shortly.
 

 
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  Important Dates  
     
  May 2011
Call for Abstracts Opens

June 2011
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19 August 2011
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September 2011
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20 – 23 November 2011
Medical Bionics Conference 2011
 
     
 
  Conference Venue  
     
  Silverwater Resort
Phillip Island Tourist Road
Phillip Island, Victoria
 
     
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Bionics Institute
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The Conference would like to thank their sponsors:
 
Principal Sponsor
 
Cochlear
 
Major Sponsor
 
FB Rice & Co
 
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