Social Functions
We understand the importance of networking with industry peers at the CDAA National Conference. In addition to catering breaks between sessions, we have arranged two social functions as part of the conference program.
Attendance at social functions are included in some Full Conference Registration Packages. Additional tickets can be purchased at the time of registering.
Awards for Excellence Dinner
Thursday, 19th September 2019
6:15pm - 10:00pm
Pialligo Estate
The Awards for Excellence Dinner will highlight the outstanding achievements in the career development profession. The Awards Dinner will feature a three course, family-style meal which is a specialty of the farm-to-plate style of Pialligo Estate. Once formalities are over, enjoy a night of networking and dancing. Transport will be organised departing and returning to the Hyatt Hotel Canberra.
Networking Reception
Friday, 20th September 2019
4:40pm - 5:45pm
Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Join us in the Exhibition Area at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra for drinks, nibbles and networking with colleagues and exhibitors. The Networking Reception will be held directly after sessions conclude on Friday afternoon. Following the Reception, delegates will have a free evening to go to dinner at one of Canberra's many amazing restaurants. Visit our 'Places of Interest' page for some recommendations.
Register NowOne- Hour Cruise on Lake Burley Griffin
Friday, 20th September 2019
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost: $20.00 (paid in cash when boarding the boat)
For a unique Canberra experience aboard the Gull, see the Canberra city and Parliamentary Zone at twilight. Learn about your nation’s capital city history and the layout of Canberra as Walter Burley Griffin imagined it.
See major attractions from the water, including the High Court, the National Museum of Australia, the National Library of Australia, and the National Carillon.
Hosted by CDAA ACT member Ann Villiers, join Skipper Garnett for an informative and entertaining one-hour cruise on Lake Burley Griffin, followed by dining options if you wish.
For full information please click here.
This cruise is limited to 20 people so register early!
If you find later you are unable to use your reserved place, please let GEMS know so someone else can go.
On top of all the serious stuff, the conference is good fun - the social aspects are a great cherry on top of the cake of professional learning. It's not just about 3 days - throughout the year I often access support and information from colleagues I met at conference.”
Platinum Sponsor
Australian National University is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital. Excellence is embedded in their approach to research and education.
Conference Convenor
CDAA is Australia’s cross-sectoral community of career development practitioners, with members in every state and territory and across all sectors of the profession.
Conference Organiser
GEMS Event Management Australia is the Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) for the 2019 CDAA National Conference.
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