Electric Dreams - 2013 ascilite conference, Sydney Australia, 1-4 December

SOCIAL PROGRAM

The ascilite Conference has a reputation as a friendly and sociable event with some memorable activities, and 2013 will be no different as we welcome 350 delegates from around the globe. In addition to the conference proceedings, this year there are three major social events for your entertainment.

ascilite 2013 Conference Welcome Reception
Venue: Macquarie University
Date:
Sunday 1 December
Time:
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Dress:
Smart Casual
Inclusive Event
Additional Tickets Cost:
$70

Our welcome reception will be held in the foyer of the Macquarie University from 6pm.  Before this will be a new members Welcome in the Atrium also at Macquarie University. The Welcome Reception will feature Macquarie's own MacApella group signing some of your favourites, as well as guided tours of our new library, which is the first library in the southern hemisphere to feature an automated, temperature controlled retrieval system for archived materials. The library tours will be of particular interest to ascilite delegates, as the building was designed to complement a collaborative approach to learning and research.

Special Film Screening: Electric Dreams (1984)
Venue: Macquarie University
Date:
Monday 2 December
Time:
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Inclusive Event
Guests Welcome

In keeping with our 80’s theme and the conference theme Electric Dream there will also be a special screen on Monday 2nd December of the hit movie Electric Dreams. This will follow the poster session with pizza and popcorn.

ascilite 2013 Conference Dinner
Venue: Curzon Hall
Date:
Tuesday 3 December  
Time:
7.00pm - 11.30pm
Dress:
Awesome '80s!
Inclusive Event
Additional Tickets Cost:
$125

The conference dinner will be held at the beautiful Curzon Hall, on Tuesday 3 December form 7pm. The them is the Awesome 80’s, We will go back to the days of heavy metal bands and big hair. You need to find some leg warmers, muscle shirts, or acid wash to wear, with prizes for the best dressed. It will be a party to celebrate the best decade yet, you can even show up in a little red Corvette.

Curzon Hall