WCIM 2010 Melbourne in conjunction with Physicians Week
20 – 25 March 2010
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Melbourne, Australia
World Medicine for the Next Decade: 2010 to 2020
Social Program
Included Social Functions
The following events are included in the registration fee for delegates and accompanying persons. If you require additional tickets please complete the Registration Form.
MONDAY 22 MARCH 2010
Welcome Ceremony
Time: 0815 – 0900 hours
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
An invitation is extended to all delegates and their registered accompanying persons to experience the opening of the Congress.
MONDAY 22 MARCH 2010
Welcome Reception
Time: 1700 – 1830 hours
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Additional tickets: A$80.00
An invitation is extended to all delegates and registered accompanying persons to attend the Welcome Reception to be held within the Congress Exhibition. Renew old friendships and make new acquaintances as we welcome you to Melbourne.
Optional Social Functions
The following events are not included in the registration fee for delegates and accompanying persons. If you require tickets please complete the Registration Form.
SUNDAY 21 MARCH 2010
Trainees’ Ball
Time: 1900-2300
Venue: Hilton on the Park
Ticket price: A$75.00
To celebrate the RACP Year of the Trainee in 2010 the “Trainees’ Ball” will be held in the stunning Ballroom of the Hilton on the Park. This night of nights in the trainees social calendar will be guaranteed to go off with a bang! There’ll be great food, great wine, great music and, of course, dancing!
DON’T MISS OUT – book your tickets now as space is limited
WEDNESDAY 24 MARCH 2010
Congress Dinner
Time: 1900 – 2300 hours
Location: Medallion Brasserie, Etihad Stadium
Dress: Cocktail Attire
Tickets: A$125.00 per person
The Congress Dinner will be one of the memorable highlights of the Congress. Etihad Stadium (formerly Telstra Dome) is our venue for the evening. Guests will be treated to an evening of fine dining and entertainment with views of Victoria Harbour.
TUESDAY 23 MARCH 2010
2010 Paediatrics & Child Health Division Annual Dinner
Time: 1900 hours – 2359 hours
Venue: Atlantic, Shed 14, Central Pier Docklands
Dress: Lounge Suit
Tickets: $125 per person
The Paediatrics & Child Health Division will hold its annual dinner as part of its RACP Physicians Week Program in Melbourne in 2010.
This will be a fun-filled evening with great food, wine and company. As always, dancing and a DJ are guaranteed! We recommend you start your training now for the 2010 series of Dancing with the Paediatrician.
Please note that you are more than welcome to register for the dinner, even if you are not planning to attend RACP Physicians Week.
To avoid disappointment, please register early. Final numbers are required by the venue prior to the commencement of Physicians Week – DON’T MISS OUT!
We hope to see you at Atlantic in March!
For a map of the location of the dinner, please visit the Atlantic website.
Disclaimer
The services specified in the social program are available at the time of writing. However, in the event that any service(s) become unavailable or minimum numbers are not met. arinex Corporate Special Events reserves the right to alter or cancel the event.
Tours
These tours have been designed by arinex Pty Limited for participating delegates and accompanying persons. Only the best aspects of Melbourne and its environs have been incorporated to provide value for money for persons whose time is at a premium. All sightseeing tours include the services of a guide, all entry fees and meals where specified. All tours are based on a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached, alternative places will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of bookings. Where participants cancel their day tour bookings prior to 1 February 2010, payment will be refunded in full. Thereafter, no refund will be made. It is recommended that comfortable shoes and informal dress be worn on all tours.
To register for the above social functions please click here to go to the registration page.
The Host Associations
Gold and Congress Satchel Sponsor
Timetable and Deadlines
Congress Opens: 21 March 2010
Congress Closes: 25 March 2010
Abstract Submission Closes: Now Closed
Early Registration: 15 January 2010
Accommodation: 29 January 2010
A minimum one night’s Deposit must be paid or credit card details given at time of booking to guarantee reservation. Bookings made after 29 January 2010 must be secured with credit card details.
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Address for Communications
World Congress of Internal Medicine Congress Managers
arinex Conference & Exhibition Organisers
GPO Box 128
Sydney Australia 2001
Phone: +61 2 9265 0700
Fax: +61 2 9267 5443
Email: wcim2010@arinex.com.au
Congress Managers
arinex pty limited
arinex pty limited has been appointed as the official PCO (Professional Congress Organiser). arinex is the largest total service provider for conferences, events, business travel and exhibitions in Australia. They are the only Australian partner of INCON, an exclusive international network of the world’s top conference organisers and event managers. They are ideally placed to combine international know how and local expertise to this Congress and look forward to working with the Organising Committee of the WCIM 2010 Melbourne and all its members to produce the best Congress in its history.