Social Events
Welcome Reception
Tuesday 3 December
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hemingway's Brewery, 4 Wharf Street, Cairns
Included in full registration fee
Includes canapés & drinks
Day delegates and guests can purchase tickets for $100pp.
Meet The Graduates & Colleagues
Wednesday 4 December
7:15pm - 9:00pm
Cairns Convention Centre
Complimentary - pre-booking required
Includes light refreshments
Conference sponsors will have booths and will each give a 2 minute overview of their business.
Potential employees are encouraged to bring along an up-to-date copy of their CV for distribution and to discuss future employment opportunities with sponsors. If you’d also like advice on your CV or how to be more employable, come along and pick the brains of some outstanding potential employers.
AACAI members and graduate students/recent graduates who attend will be eligible to win a Garmin GPS unit door prize, which is even more incentive to attend!
Complimentary light refreshments will be served – to assist with catering, please click here to pre-register your attendance. Numbers are limited so we encourage participants to pre-register asap to ensure a place.
Rainbow Dinner
Thursday 5 December
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Miss Chief Bar & Eatery, 39-49 Lake Street, Cairns
$30 pp
Includes dinner, first drink & cash bar
The Rainbow Dinner is an initiative promoting inclusivity within the Australian archaeological community. It provides a platform for networking and discussion for LGBTIQA+ individuals and allies, recognising and supporting the diversity of professionals and students in the field. The event is an opportunity for attendees to exchange ideas about ways to encourage diversity and inclusion in archaeology. They can also learn about the efforts of the Australian Archaeological Association in this regard. The Rainbow Dinner is not just a social event; it represents a commitment to creating a more inclusive archaeological community. This important event marks an important step towards ensuring that the field of archaeology is welcoming and representative of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Conference Dinner & Awards
Friday 6 December
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Cairns Convention Centre, Trinity Room
$130 per delegate & 150 per guest
Includes 3 course dinner, 4 hours beverage package
Entertainment by Hippocampus DJ - Find out more
Footage from 2023 Conference Dinner