FAQs

When and where is the RANZCO Congress being held?

RANZCO’s 54th Congress will be held from 20-23 October 2023 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC), 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA 6000.

How do you get to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre?

Located by the Swan River, the PCEC sits within the Perth CBD. It is easily accessible by foot, ride-share or public transport including bus, train or ferry from South Perth. For more information, please click on the following link: https://www.pcec.com.au/attend/getting-to-pcec/

Is there parking at the Congress?

The City of Perth Convention Centre Car Park is located directly under the Centre. It is open 24 hours, 7 days a week and can be accessed via Mill St, Mounts Bay Rd, or the Riverside Dv off-ramp from Mitchell Freeway.

There are approximately 5,000 car parking bays within a 10 minute walk of Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. For further information on City of Perth parking, please click on the following link: www.cityofperthparking.com.au

How much is registration?

Registration costs vary depending on when you register and what type of membership and concession you hold, etc. To see a full list of registration options, rates and inclusion, please click on the following link: https://www.ranzco2023.com/registration/

Can I register onsite?

Registrations will be accepted onsite. However, we do recommend registering prior to the Congress so that your name badge and delegate materials will be waiting for you on arrival. Full payment will be required by credit card or cash for onsite registrations.

Do I need to keep my name badge for everyday?

Yes, you need to wear your name badge every day you are attending to access the sessions and exhibition hall. If you lose/forget your name badge, replacement name badges can be reprinted at a cost onsite.

Can a registration be shared with more than one person from the same organisation?

Registration at the Congress is per person, and shared passes are not permitted. If a delegate is no longer able to attend the Congress, you can change the name on the registration by emailing the Congress Office at: ranzco@thinkbusinessevents.com.au

How do I confirm that I am successfully registered?

Once your registration is finalised, you will receive a confirmation email indicating that you are officially registered. Attached to this email will either be your tax invoice or receipt as proof of payment.

How can I amend or cancel my registration?

All cancellations and amendments cannot be accepted over the phone. Cancellations and amendments must be received in writing by emailing the Congress Office at: ranzco@thinkbusinessevents.com.au All cancellations will be processed in line with the RANZCO Congress registration terms and conditions.

Will I receive a Certificate of Attendance?

A Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to delegates post Congress.

Will I receive CPD points?

Fellows will receive up to a maximum of 15 hours under the Education category. Throughout Congress, there will be dedicated staff available at the RANZCO CPD booth within the exhibition hall to assist you with all your CPD queries.

AAPM CPD points of 2 per hour of education have been allocated to the RANZCO Practice Managers’ Conference. These points will be allocated on completion of attendance via an electronic letter which RANZCO will provide upon request. Points need to be added manually to your AAPM profile via the self-service area – further details can be found on the AAPM website.

Is catering provided?

Yes, catering is provided for all catering breaks including lunch, morning and afternoon teas in the Exhibition Hall. If you have special dietary needs, please indicate on your registration form so that an appropriate meal can be arranged.

Information on the social events can be found here: https://www.ranzco2023.com/social-events-and-activities/ Please note that there is no Congress Dinner at RANZCO 2023 in Perth.

Hotels and rates have been contracted by Ozaccom for RANZCO delegates. Please click on the link below to view options and book: https://www.ranzco2023.com/accommodation/

Accommodation queries:
Ozaccom
1800 814 611 (Australian Toll Free)
+61 7 3854 1611
ozaccom@ozaccom.com.au

Where can I find the program outline?

You can view the program outline here: https://www.ranzco2023.com/program-outline/

This program outline also indicates which sessions will be live streamed to the virtual audience as indicated by the below icon (plenaries and one concurrent stream each day).

Live stream

Where can I find the full program?

You can view the online program on the Congress website by clicking on the following link:
https://www.xcdsystem.com/ranzco/program/uzrKKze/index.cfm

Will sessions be available on demand?

Yes, recordings of all sessions will be available on demand within two weeks of Congress concluding. An email will be sent to delegates with instructions on how to access.

I am a speaker. Where can I find the Presenter Guidelines?

You can view the Presenter Guidelines here: https://www.ranzco2023.com/presenter-guidelines/

Please prepare your presentation as per the guidelines.

Where can I find information on the sponsor hosted sessions?

You can view the sponsor hosted sessions here: https://www.ranzco2023.com/hosted-sessions/

Where can I find information on the Senior Fellows’ Lunchtime Talks?

You can view the Senior Fellows’ Lunchtime Talks here: https://www.ranzco2023.com/senior-fellows-lunchtime-talks/

Where can I find the Practice Managers’ Conference program?

You can view the Practice Managers Conference program here: https://www.ranzco2023.com/practice-managers-conference/

Will there be a Practice Managers’ Dinner?

Yes, the dinner will be held on Sunday 22nd October at the Rambla on Swan from 7pm – 10pm. The cost is $45 per person. Bookings must be made via the registration form.

What meetings and workshops are being held at the Congress?

You can view the full list of meetings and workshops here: https://www.ranzco2023.com/workshops-committee-business-and-other-meetings/

Information on scheduled early morning activities can be found here: https://www.ranzco2023.com/pre-congress-activities-2/

Will there be a photographer at the Congress?

There will be a photographer and camera person present over the course of the Congress capturing images and footage. Any image/videos will be retained by the College and Think Business Events. If you have any concerns with your image / video footage being taken and used in future promotional material, please advise the Conference Office ranzco@thinkbusinessevents.com.au

We trust that the scientific and social programs of the Congress will provide all that you need to make RANZCO’s 54th annual meeting enjoyable and satisfying.

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