ACCOMMODATION

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See below for exclusive discounted accommodation rates for registered delegates. Secure your accommodation through the registration portal.

  • Replaced individual soaps, shampoos, conditioners & body lotions with refillable products in each room
  • Replaced lighting with LEDs throughout the hotel
  • Promotes recycling throughout the hotel
  • Breakfast buffet is no longer using bamboo disposable cutlery and plates implemented in Covid
  • Single use plastic bags have been replaced by compostable bags
  • Waste minimised
  • Removal of single-use mini shampoos and soaps to refillable pump containers in all guest rooms.
  • Energy efficient guest rooms refrigerators
  • Water saving shower and basin tapware installed in all rooms with Jem flow restriction devices
  • Waste diversion program
  • Separation of all waste types
  • IHG as a company partner with OzHarvest 
  • The use of local suppliers where possible
  • SkyCity is certified carbon neutral.
  • All Events at SkyCity catering is created in-house.
  • 88% of fresh produce is sourced from South Australia reducing transport and refrigeration requirements.
  • Single use plastics are banned in SkyCity’s food, beverage, and production areas.
  • 100% waste diversion from landfill.
  • Food waste is collected for composting.
  • Dry waste is recycled or repurposed for building materials.
  • Tablecloths are not offered for meetings, minimising unnecessary energy and water use.
  • Menus, coasters, paper napkins, and straws are all compostable.
  • All beverages are served and contained in glass bottles which are recycled or reused.

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 and suites makes this the ideal choice for business and leisure travellers. Facilities include 24 hour reception, complimentary WiFi and parking available.

HOTEL DETAILS

Distance from Conference Venue: 180m
Check In/Out: Check in 14:00 – Check out 11:00
Website: https://www.grosvenorhoteladelaide.com.au/
Address: 125 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

ROOM DETAILS

Superior Queen Room – $149.00 per night
Superior Rooms offer preferred positioning around the perimeter of the hotel with external facing windows. Ideal for up to 3 adults, accompanying children may require a rollaway bed (additional charges apply).

TERMS & CONDITIONS

14 days or less notice for cancelation will incur a penalty equal to the first nights’ accommodation canceled. 7 days or less notice for cancelation or ‘no-shows’ will incur a penalty equal to 100% of the total accommodation. A deposit equal to one night’s accommodation per room will be charged to the credit card provided at the time of booking. Final full pre-payment is required upon check-in. All cancellations, changes or additions must be received in writing via email to All Occasions at conference@aomevents.com. All deposits paid are non-refundable.

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InterContinental Adelaide

InterContinental Adelaide is the city’s leading luxury hotel. Located in the heart of the city, guests can access everything from world-class restaurants and lively bars, to cultural and nature-based experiences. Spacious guest rooms are well-appointed, offering expansive city or river views. Exceptional culinary experiences await at our award-winning restaurants, Riverside Restaurant and Shiki. Experience the height of luxury, personalised service, and elegance at InterContinental Adelaide.

HOTEL DETAILS

Distance from Conference Venue: 110m
Check In/Out: Check in 15:00 – Check out 11:00
Website: https://icadelaide.com.au/
Address: North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

ROOM DETAILS

King Classic Room – $250.00 per night
Sink into a luxurious King Bed or Twin Bed, and enjoy a restful night’s sleep, or marvel at the stunning City or River views from your spacious (35sqm) Classic Room. Select a Classic City View Room for breathtaking views across Adelaide’s vibrant cityscape, or a Classic River View Room for an enchanting outlook.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Bookings may be cancelled without penalty up to 21 days prior to arrival. Cancellations within 20 days of arrival will incur a 100% cancellation fee for the total amount of the room nights booked. No-shows will incur a 100% cancellation fee, equal to the total amount of room nights booked. Full payment will be charged to the credit card provided at the time of booking on Wednesday, 30 April. All cancellations must be received in writing via email to All Occasions Group or full booking charges will apply. For any modification to your reservation, please contact conference@aomevents.com.

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Eos by SkyCity

Welcome to a new realm of luxury. Where a love for the unexpected meets deep local knowledge. Where subtle gestures underpin indulgent experiences. With us, your every need is considered, and your every desire answered. Step beyond the everyday and allow us to illuminate the possibilities.

HOTEL DETAILS

Distance from Conference Venue: 350m
Check In/Out: Check in 15:00 – Check out 11:00
Website: https://skycityadelaide.com.au/hotel/eos-by-skycity/
Address: Level 1, 1 Festival Drive, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

ROOM DETAILS

Allure River View King Room – $339.00 per night
Where dawn meets day, the signature room. Spanning every floor, our signature room is designed on a generous footprint in king bed or twin-queen configuration. Wake up to sleepy cityscapes, rolling hills or upgrade your view to the shimmer of the riverside. Slip into opulence with a spacious bathroom featuring considered luxury amenities and indulgent bathrobes, where you’re invited to take a moment to pause and relax. Intuitive design and technology including in-room tablet and keyless entry, create all the right touches, while on-hand personalised service means you can truly immerse yourself in unrivalled luxury, during every moment of your stay.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

No penalty applies for bookings cancelled up to 14 days prior to arrival. Cancelations after this date will incur a one-night cancelation fee. Booking cancelation between 7 days prior to arrival will incur a cancelation fee calculated as the total room nights cancelled. Firs night prepayment will be taken 14 days prior to arrival. Full pre-payment will be taken 7 days prior to arrival. All cancellations must be made in writing via email or full booking charges will apply. All cancellations must be received in writing via email to All Occasions Group or full booking charges will apply. For any modification to your reservation, please contact conference@aomevents.com.

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Hon Andrea Michaels MP

Andrea Michaels is the Minister for Small and Family Business; Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs; and Minister for Arts. She is also the State Member for Enfield.

Prior to becoming a Minister, Andrea was running her own small business – a legal practice specialising in commercial law and supporting small and family businesses.

Andrea is passionate about promoting diversity, supporting more women to launch and grow businesses, and building safe, fair and friendly communities.

She is focused on ensuring government is easy to do business with, that small businesses are supported to succeed, and that the whole community has access to a thriving cultural and creative sector.

Tori Dixon-Whittle

Tori Dixon-Whittle is a dynamic and results-driven leader with over 30 years of entrepreneurial success across diverse industries, including manufacturing, business development, the arts, tourism, and education. Known for her ability to lead transformation and drive meaningful change, Tori has founded and scaled multiple ventures, earning a reputation for innovation and impact.

She has played a pivotal role in elevating Australia’s creative and cultural sectors, transforming key tourism and arts initiatives into nationally recognised successes. Her leadership has extended globally, including significant contributions to international business and diplomatic relations through her work in Southeast Asia.

As Vice-President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, she helped strengthen vital ties between Australia and Vietnam across trade and enterprise. Tori now leads Food South Australia, where she champions the state’s position as a global leader in food and beverage excellence—driving innovation, sustainability, and industry growth.

She is an alumna of the Governor’s Leadership Foundation and serves as a Counsellor on the South Australian Royal Horticultural Society’s Agrifood and Commerce Committee. With a strategic mindset and a nuanced understanding of consumer behaviour, Tori empowers organisations to adapt, innovate, and achieve long-term success.

Brad Lemmon

Brad Lemmon is CEO of the Recycling & Waste business at ResourceCo, one of Australia’s leading industrial recycling businesses.  With a diverse group of operations across Australia and South East Asia, ResourceCo is a pioneer in creating effective circular economy outcomes. From providing landfill diversion solutions for construction, demolition, soil, commercial or industrial wastes, to the production and supply of a wide range of high-quality construction materials or alternate fuels, ResourceCo sees waste as an opportunity.

 

Brad’s journey into sustainable manufacturing springs from over 30 years’ experience in the construction materials and mining services industries, operating and leading a diverse range of functions and roles, including commercial, operational, strategy and international trade.

 

Having led some of Australia’s largest cement and lime manufacturing facilities, Brad’s direct experience provides deep insight into the challenges faced by large, energy and emission intensive industries, as they navigate the path to decarbonisation and sustainable manufacturing.

 

Brad is a non-executive director of Papyrus Australia (ASX:PPY), the developer of a world-first sustainable technology that converts banana plantation waste into fibre and biodegradable food packaging products.

 

Brad is also Advisory Board Chairman, on behalf of Mayur Resources (ASX:MRL), supporting the Central Cement & Lime project in Papua New Guinea in the development of nation building cement and quicklime production facilities, with a key focus on sustainable production achieved through effective process design and technology.

Pavlo Smoliy

Pavlo is the CEO at Trellis Technologies, a Lot Fourteen based, pioneer and leading Software as a Service, driving the digital transformation of mixed format data, critical to underpinning organisations performance disclosures around environment, climate and broader sustainability performance.  

With Trellis’s launch from Adelaide in 2018 and Pavlo’s subsequent joining in 2023, Trellis is scaling rapidly to now integrate, validate and interpret 1000’s of data forms for over 28,000 facilities across Australia and New Zealand. 

Prior to Trellis Technologies, Pavlo has spent most of his career in Management Consulting at Big Four firms, working on large scale business transformations in Europe and Australia. He has a degree in Economics, Finance & Management from Queen Mary, University of London as well as a Chartered Accountancy qualification from ICAEW.

Pavlo leads a Apart from his role as a CEO, Pavlo is also a Non-Executive Director and a Board Member at Dnister Ukrainian Credit Co-operative

Nick Palousis

Nick is an engineer, CEO, entrepreneur and proud father of three daughters.

As the Founder and CEO for 2XE, Nick has spent 20 years working with over 1,000 businesses and governments to help them pursue ESG and net zero emissions with the best possible holistic return on investment. He has worked with clients across almost every major industry and government sector, and currently works with some of Australia’s most recognised brands. 

Nick has spearheaded 2XE’s rapid growth as a highly-regarded Australian ESG and net zero consulting firm, with an expanding footprint in New Zealand, Canada, US and Switzerland.

Nick is a recipient of a national British Council Eureka Prize, an ADC Australian Leadership Award and was an advisor to the World Economic Forum’s Driving Sustainable Consumption Project. Under Nick’s leadership, 2XE received a Climate Change Leadership Award from the Premier of South Australia, and was named the 2024 SA Telstra Business of Business Award Winner for Promoting Sustainability. 

Nick was also selected as the 2024 Net Zero Business Advisor Ambassador for the National Net Zero Careers campaign, funded by Boundless Earth (Mike Cannon-Brookes’ philanthropic venture).