The 2021 Convention is being held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane QLD 4101

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) operates a Southbank parking facility for visitors, guests and the general public. Our car park is conveniently located undercover with direct lift access to the Centre’s convention and exhibition facilities and event spaces.

Parking rates for Monday – Sunday: 
0 – 2 hours $15.00
2 – 3 hours $20.00
3 – 4 hours $25.00
4+ hours $35.00

Brisbane has a subtropical climate which means it gets warm or hot weather for majority of the year. September marks the arrival of Spring with the daily average high of 19°C and a low of 14°C.

If you have booked your accommodation when you registered, your credit card details have been transferred to the hotel you have selected - please confirm this on check in with your hotel. Your credit card will not be charged at the time of booking.

If the card holder will not be present when you check-in please ensure you get the credit card authorisation form completed and returned to Conference Co-ordinators before you arrive. Click here to download the credit card authorisation template

If you have any queries relating to your accommodation booking, please call Conference Co-ordinators 02 6292 9000.

The registration desk will be open at the following times:

Saturday 25 September: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 26 September: 9.00am - 7.30pm
Monday 27 September: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday 28 September: 8.00am - 5.00pm

At the main registration desk on the foyer level.

Wi-Fi will be available, log in details will be provided onsite

A Convention app will be made available - once this is ready for download a notification will be sent out to all delegates

Pine Rivers Golf Course: Appropriate golf attire, including collared shirt and soft spiked shoes (running shoes will suffice). Denim or elastic waist sport shorts are not permitted.

Welcome Dinner, Brisbane Town Hall: Smart casual.

Sunday Get-Together at Southbank: Smart casual clothing and flat soled shoes. Delegates are welcome to bring swimming gear, sunscreen and a hat (changing facilities are provided onsite).

Opening Dinner, Brisbane Convention Centre: Cocktail dress for ladies, lounge suit for gentlemen.

Partners’ Day Outings: Casual clothing and walking shoes suggested.

Business Sessions, Brisbane Convention Centre: Business attire.

Party Night, Eat Street: Fancy dress costumes recommended. This year’s theme is:  All-out Street Party.

APGA Annual Dinner, Brisbane Convention Centre: Formal evening/Black tie attire.

During the registration process you will be asked to list your special dietary requirements, which will be passed onto the venues close to the event date.

Every effort will be made to accommodate all special dietary requirements where advance notification was given. You will need to make yourself known to a staff member at catering times in order to obtain your special meal.

During the registration process you will be asked to list your accessibility requirements, which will be passed onto the venues close to the event date.

Access and facilities for people with disabilities are provided throughout the centre. All car parks and buildings are wheelchair accessible. If you require more details, please call Conference Co-ordinators 02 6292 9000.

A participants list will be posted here when available

Every effort will be made to ensure the online program and app are updated as any changes come in.

After registering for the APGA Convention you would have been emailed a Registration Confirmation which included the social functions you have been registered for. Tickets to all the social functions are included in full registrations; however you must select the functions that you are attending.

Saturday 25 September
Golf Day - Pine Rivers Golf Course
Welcome Dinner - Brisbane Town Hall

Sunday 26 September
Sunday Get-Together - Plough Inn/Southbank
Opening Dinner - Brisbane Convention Centre

Monday 27 September
Partners' Day Monday (includes lunch) - Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Party Night - Eat Street

Tuesday 28 September
Partners' Day Tuesday (includes lunch) - XXXX brewery tour or High Tea at Customs House
APGA Annual Dinner: Brisbane Convention Centre

Yes, if you are choosing to share your registration you will only be issued with one name badge, satchel and social function tickets. We can re print a name badge with the next attendees name if the original badge is returned.

Only one person under a shared registration may attend at any one time. Badges should be passed onto the next registrant or returned to the registration desk at the end of the session/day. Name badges will not be reissued if not returned. Please ensure all people attending under a shared registration are aware of the terms.

Monday 27 September: 8.00am - 5.00pm*
Tuesday 28 September: 8.00am - 4.00pm*
*Fees are associated with some time blocks

There are morning and afternoon time blocks on each day that are available at no charge.  For a lunch block trade pass please note that fees will apply.

Please contact APGA for trade passes and information on the Exhibition:
Charmaine Ogilvie: cogilvie@apga.org.au    02 6273 0577