Overview
On behalf of AIMS, I would like to invite members, students, trade and colleagues to join us for the National Scientific Meeting in Adelaide, South Australia from 21st-23rd August 2024. This will be our first face to face national scientific meeting post pandemic to allow more interaction, networking and collaboration. By listening to talks, viewing posters and discussing new ideas can improve your knowledge and awareness of advances in medical laboratory science. The face to face interaction offers exchange of experiences with other colleagues helping you to improve practice in your own laboratory. We will welcome back our trade partners to display up to date technology to allow conference participants to learn the new advances and initiatives. This will also be an excellent continuing educational opportunity to obtain CPD points towards your APACE certificate and certification. There will also be opportunity for touring destinations in South Australia to appreciate its natural landscapes.
Professor Denise Jackson
President, AIMS.
Registration
Full Registration includes attendance to Conference Sessions, Catering, Welcome Reception and AIMS NSM Dinner.
Day Registrations do not include Social Functions.
An additional Welcome Reception Ticket is $80.00pp and an additional AIMS NSM Dinner Ticket is $140.00pp.
Don’t forget to express your interest to attend the following tours via the registration portal:
SAHMRI (South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute)
Australian Institute of Learning (AIML) & Australian Space Discovery Centre
Adelaide Oval
Program
The Scientific Meeting program has been released!
Click the below button to download the program.
*Program subject to change, at the discretion of the Scientific Program Committee
Keynote Speakers
We are excited to welcome our 2024 speakers to present at the AIMS National Scientific Meeting.
Mark Shephard
Founding Director of the International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing at Flinders University
David Ross
MBBS, PhD, FRACP, FRCPA Consultant Haematologist, SA Pathology
Vienna Tran
MBBS (Hons.), DAME
Christopher McCudden
PhD, DABCC, FACB, FCAB
Mark Shephard
Founding Director of the International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing at Flinders University
Local Organising Committee
Sarah Just
CEO
Denise Jackson
President
Brian Dale
Chair
Neil Horton
Committee Member
Donna Rudd
Committee Member
Robyn Wells
Committee Member
Scientific Program Committee
Brian Dale
Paul Panigiris
John Stirling
Helen Stathopoulos
Di Zurcher
Simone Chantrell
Sarah Kowalski
Olivia Yacoub
Maureen Jacobsen
Interested in Sponsoring?
There will be a number of opportunities for organisational branding and recognition both in the lead up to and during the Meeting.
For further information, please contact Rebecca Gabriel (Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales Manager) via rebecca.gabriel@aomevents.com
Principal Partners
Venue
The Conference will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC). The ACC is conveniently located in the heart of the city centre and nestled within the beauty of the Riverbank Precinct, just 15 minutes’ drive from Adelaide Airport.
The Adelaide Riverbank Precinct is a hive of activity and where the city’s cultural, sporting, education, medical, conference and entertainment zones merge, making it Australia’s best connected business events precinct. It is also a short walk to international and boutique hotels and accommodation. Public transport, the Adelaide Railway Station and taxi ramps are also at the Centre’s doorstep.
For more information, please visit the Adelaide Convention Centre website here.
Destination
Adelaide offers all of the benefits of a large international metropolis without the problems of a huge city. Add its Mediterranean climate, ease of access, affordability, quality accommodation, excellent shopping options, and it’s easy to see why conference delegates refer to Adelaide as “the perfect conference city”.
Adelaide is the perfect opportunity to relax and play. Discover the local gourmet food and famed regional wines. Enjoy fun social events and adventurous outings.
The unique wildlife parks, clean beautiful beaches, vibrant cafés, great dining, riverboats and dolphin cruises make Adelaide a great family holiday destination.
Accommodation
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Our accommodation in Adelaide’s CBD is design-led and modern. Choose from 329 guest rooms including 20 spacious suites. It’s centred around creating the perfect retreat for work and rest. Take in impressive views of the city and the Adelaide Hills. Wake up feeling rejuvenated with the East End, North Terrace, and Rundle Mall right at your door. Connect and charge with ease while you conquer some work or simply unwind. Balance your stay in the Adelaide CBD with a comfy room, superb dining and an open-air retreat for an unrivalled after-work power down.
Seamlessly shift from business to leisure and back again, at Crowne Plaza Adelaide.
King Standard Rooms – $260.00 per night
Our King Standard Room will have you rested and ready for exploring Adelaide’s North Terrace and beyond. Designed around comfort and convenience with natural light and views of Adelaide’s East End. Stay close to the best bars, and cafes in the East End. Complete with all the amenities you need for your holiday accommodation in Adelaide’s CBD. These rooms are located on the 3rd to the 9th floors.
All cancellations must be made in writing via email or full booking charges will apply. Bookings cancelled up to 30 days prior to arrival – no penalty applies. After 30 days prior to arrival cancellation or no shows will be charged at the agreed rate for number of nights cancelled.
Hotel to take a deposit equal to one night’s accommodation on credit card provided within 30 days of arrival.
Grosvenor Hotel
The Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide is an economy hotel superbly situated on North Terrace in the heart of the city, close to Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Festival Centre and Rundle Mall shopping precinct. Offering a wide range of rooms & suites makes this the ideal choice for business & leisure travellers. Facilities include 24 hr reception, complimentary WiFi and parking available.
Superior Queen Room – $159.00 per night
The Superior room, ideally suited for the corporate traveller, has preferred positioning around the perimeter of the hotel in the heart of Adelaide central business district. Enjoy either a queen size bed or two single beds with fluffy feather duvets and pillows, modern furniture and amenities, iPod docking station, slim lined LCD televisions with pay to view movies, Free Wi-Fi, work desk, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Rollaway beds are subject to availability.
Less than 30 days notice for cancellations will incur a penalty equal to the first night’s accommodation cancelled. Less than 7 days notice for cancellations or ‘No Shows’ will incur a penalty equal to 100% of the total accommodation. A ‘Grab N Go’ continental breakfast can be added on for an additional $15 per person. All guests are required to provide a credit card authorisation or cash deposit of $50 per room per night to cover any incidental charges, the balance will be refunded on departure. Undercover car parking is available to in-house guests at a charge of $20 per car per day.
Oaks Embassy
Oaks Embassy offers contemporary serviced apartments in Adelaide’s vibrant west end. Combining stylish apartments with the comfort of first-class amenities and facilities just a short walk from the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Oaks Embassy is an easy choice for travellers looking to stay in central Adelaide with easy access to local attractions and hot spots. With an onsite Coffee Club for your convenience, Oaks Embassy offers everything you could want from accommodation in the Adelaide CBD.
One Bedroom Deluxe – $239.00 per night
Our spacious 1-bedroom serviced apartment offer full hotel services and are a popular choice for singles, groups and families seeking great-value Adelaide CBD accommodation for leisure or business. All apartments are fully self-contained with kitchen and laundry facilities and boast contemporary furnishings, cable TV, internet access (including 30 minutes continuous use of free internet per day), direct dial telephones, writing desks and individually controlled reverse cycle air conditioning.
Bond: Oaks require a credit card imprint for incidental charges at check in.
Bookings cancelled up to 30 days prior to arrival – no penalty applies.
Bookings cancelled between 30-14 days prior to arrival – cancellation fee equal to 1 night for every confirmed booking cancelled will apply.
Bookings cancelled within 14 days of arrival – all rooms cancelled, or no shows will be charged the full stay.
Oaks Horizons
Oaks Horizons is a spacious and stylish apartment-style hotel conveniently located on North Terrace in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD, opposite the Adelaide Convention Centre, Sky City Casino, Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Adelaide Oval. Choose Oaks Horizons when seeking a serviced apartment in the Adelaide CBD and enjoy the best that the South Australian capital has to offer.
One Bedroom Deluxe – $239.00 per night
The perfect base for business or leisure travellers seeking self-contained apartment accommodation in Adelaide, Oaks Horizons offers a range of modern 1 bedroom apartment with fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities, a private balcony with city views, writing desk, cable TV, broadband internet access (including 30 minutes of continuous use free per day), air-conditioning and an in-room safe.
Bond: Oaks require a credit card imprint for incidental charges at check in.
Bookings cancelled up to 30 days prior to arrival – no penalty applies.
Bookings cancelled between 30-14 days prior to arrival – cancellation fee equal to 1 night for every confirmed booking cancelled will apply.
Bookings cancelled within 14 days of arrival – all rooms cancelled, or no shows will be charged the full stay.
Playford Hotel
In the heart of Adelaide’s cultural precinct, The Playford brings together a rich tapestry of South Australia’s food, wine and artistry with a passion for service excellence and genuine hospitality. Spoil yourself with a stay at Australia’s most awarded boutique hotel. Indulge in the luxury of our elegant rooms and suites while you explore all that Adelaide’s arts, cultural and entertainment precinct has to offer.
Playford Guestroom – $288.00 per night
Our Standard Guest Rooms include 24-hour access to our health club and a complimentary morning newspaper. This lead-in room type has a walk in shower, heated towel rail and luxury amenities.
Bond: Upon check in all guests will be required to present a credit card for pre-authorisation to cover incidental charges.
Rooms may be cancelled up to 30 days prior to arrival without penalty. 30-7 days prior to arrival a cancellation charge equal to 50% of the total accommodation will apply.
From 7 days prior to arrival any room nights cancelled will incur a charge equivalent to the full duration of the booking.
Non arrivals will incur a fee equal to 100% of the accommodation not utilized.
Sofitel Hotel
Sofitel Adelaide is perfectly positioned in the heart of the CBD and is an easy walk to some of the city’s most popular tourist attractions including Rundle Mall, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Festival Centre, River Torrens, the Art Gallery and more. Sofitel Adelaide is a convenient 15-minute drive from Adelaide Airport and is surrounded by easily accessible public transport. South Australia’s famous wine regions, Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley, are only 30 minutes and 50 minutes away respectively.
Superior Room – $310.00 per night
Serenity abounds in this stylish, peaceful haven that will leave you feeling worlds away from your location above Adelaide’s bustling heart. Sofitel Adelaide’s Superior rooms boast the latest smart entertainment system with quality design for a stay to remember. Your luxurious Sofitel MyBed™, pillow menu and deluxe linen range is a dream.
From 7 days prior to arrival any room nights cancelled will incur a charge equivalent to the full duration of the booking. Non arrivals will incur a fee equal to 100% of the accommodation not utilized. 30 days prior to your arrival, a deposit equal to one night’s accommodation will be charged to the individuals credit card on file. 7 days prior to arrival, the remaining balance of booking will be charged to the individuals credit card.
Oval Hotel
From the moment you take in your expansive view of Adelaide’s historic parklands, you’ll know you’re in a place unlike any other. Each of our 138 guest rooms offers contemporary design, enhanced by custom furnishing and in-room technology. Every part of your experience has been carefully considered, from your welcome drink on arrival through to thoughtful extras included in your stay.
Parkland King Room – $269.00 per night
A room that perfectly captures the beauty of Adelaide’s parklands, while offering total escape in which to relax and enjoy the view. Contemporary design and intuitive room controls are elevated by your custom ‘The Moment’ king bed. Your ensuite bathroom is a private haven, complete with walk-in rain shower and premium amenities. Unwind with a drink in our guest lounge, or with your in-room entertainment extras.
A deposit equal to one nights accommodation will be charged at 30 days prior to arrival.
Cancellations made within 30 days prior to arrival will be charged one nights room cost as cancellation fee.
Cancellations made within 14 days prior to arrival will be charged 100% of total room costs.
No shows will be charged 100% of total room costs.
MEETING
INFORMATION
AIMS
National Scientific Meeting
21 – 23 August 2024
Adelaide Convention Centre
MEETING
ORGANISERS
12 Stirling Street
Thebarton SA 5031
