9th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference (IOP)
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 23 - 26 June 2011
Social and networking functions
Welcome reception – Thursday 23 June 2011
Delegates are warmly invited to attend the welcome reception where you will be able to mix with other psychologists and practitioners in a friendly and relaxed environment and catch up with old friends and colleagues and make new acquaintances whilst enjoying canapés and drinks.
| Date: |
Thursday 23 June 2011 |
| Time: |
6pm - 8pm |
| Venue: |
Mezzanine Level, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Dress: |
Smart casual is recommended for this function |
| Cost: |
The welcome reception is included in the registration fee for all conference delegates. Additional tickets can be purchased at $60 each. |
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre website: www.bcec.com.au
Conference dinner – Friday 24 June 2011
Customs House, one of Brisbane's heritage icons, is located on the Brisbane River in the CBD. It is owned and operated by The University of Queensland as a cultural, educational and heritage facility. Behind the grand Corinthian columns you will find the exquisite ballroom, the IOP conference dinner venue.
Pre-dinner drinks will be served at 7pm downstairs overlooking the Brisbane River and Story Bridge and will provide a perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow conference delegates before a three-course dinner accompanied by fine Australian wines. An elegant evening of socialising and dancing will follow, with entertainment provided by a local band.
Conference delegates are invited to bring a partner to the dinner so everyone can enjoy the social highlight of IOP 2011!
| Date: |
Friday 24 June 2011 |
| Time: |
7pm - 11pm |
| Venue: |
Customs House (Long Room) |
| Dress: |
Evening wear or business attire is recommended for this function |
| Cost: |
The conference dinner is an optional extra and is not included in the registration fee. Tickets cost $130 each and must be purchased prior to the conference. |
| Getting there: |
Guests to make their own arrangements |
| Parking: |
Discounted night and weekend parking is available for Customs House patrons at Secure Riverside Centre Car Park. |
Riverside Centre Car Park (for Customs House Patrons)
Night parking - enter after 6pm ($6), Weekend parking Saturday/Sunday($6)
Collect your discount voucher from the function supervisor and hand it to the parking attendant when exiting the car park.
Secure Riverside Centre Car Park, 123 Eagle Street is open 24 hours, 7 days a week - www.secureparking.com.au.
Delegate networking dinner – Saturday 25 June 2011
Delegates are invited to attend a networking function where you will be able to use this opportunity to mix with your fellow delegates over an informal dinner. The evening will be hosted by an IOP Conference Committee Member and structured so that every opportunity is made available for you to expand your networks both during and after the conference. This is a new initiative/event for the IOP 2011 conference and a wonderful opportunity to meet other psychologists and make new acquaintances especially if you are attending the IOP conference on your own. The atmosphere and environment will be very friendly and relaxed whilst enjoying a delicious meal.
| Date: |
Saturday 25 June 2011 |
| Time: |
8.15pm - 10.00pm |
| Venue: |
Koh Ya Japanese restaurant - fully licensed (BYO wine only, no corkage fee applicable) |
| Address: |
Shop 4, 624 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley |
| Dress: |
Smart casual is recommended for this function |
| Cost: |
The networking dinner is an optional extra and is not included in the conference registration fee. Tickets cost $50 and this includes the food only - all you can eat Japanese BBQ: guests order whatever meats, seafood, vegetables, salad, rice, noodles etc. that they wish over a 90 minute period and dinner patrons cook the meal themselves on a BBQ built into the table. Tickets must purchased prior to the conference during the registration process (there is limited seating available for this function). A cash bar (only - sorry, no credit cards) will be available for delegates to purchase their drinks at the function at their own cost during the evening. |
| Getting there: |
Guests to make their own arrangements. Restaurant is a ten minute cab ride from Southbank or CBD approx $12. |
Student social event - Saturday 25 June 2011
Student delegates of the conference are invited to attend a networking function. This is a rare opportunity to meet your peers from other universities, other states (and other countries) and enjoy the company of your friends. The format of the event will be fairly informal with some initial structured networking activities to help break the ice! We look forward to seeing you there.
Date: Saturday, 25 June 2011
Time: 6.30pm - 9pm
Venue: The Plough Inn Tavern - http://ploughinn.com.au/
Address: Stanley St Plaza, South Bank Parklands, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Dress: Smart casual is recommended for this function.
Cost: A selection of canapes will be provided free of charge. A cash bar will be available to attendees to purchase their own drinks.
Who should attend? Any and all aspiring organisational psychologists (i.e., students and intern psychologists) who are registered for the conference.
How do I RSVP? Registered student delegates of the conference will be contacted by the event organiser.
