Social Activities and Activations
At a glance:
| Monday 14 September | ||
| 10.00am – 3.00pm | Affirmation Art | Exhibition Hall H |
| 10.00am – 3.00pm | Seated Massage | Exhibition Hall H |
| 10.00am – 3.00pm | Collaborative Art | Exhibition Hall H |
| 5.30pm – 7.00pm | Welcome Reception | Exhibition Hall H |
| Tuesday 15 September | ||
| 7.00am – 7.45am | Qigong Session | Foyer E |
| 8.15am | Up on Purpose | Plenary Hall CD |
| 10.00am – 3.00pm | Seated Massage | Exhibition Hall H |
| 10.00am – 3.00pm | Affirmation Art | Exhibition Hall H |
| 10.00am – 3.00pm | Collaborative Art | Exhibition Hall H |
| 7.00pm – 11.00pm | Conference Dinner | Hall FG |
| Wednesday 16 September | ||
| 8.45am | Laughter Session | Plenary Hall CD |
| 10.00am – 3.00pm | Seated Massage | Exhibition Hall H |
| 10.00am – 3.00pm | Collaborative Art | Exhibition Hall H |
Welcome Reception:
When: 5.30 – 7.00pm – Monday 14 September 2026
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre – Exhibition Hall H
Dress: Professional Casual
Kick off the conference by reconnecting with colleagues, making new connections, and enjoying a relaxed evening in the Exhibition Hall. Join fellow delegates for drinks and a selection of canapés while catching up with friends, expanding your professional network, and meeting exhibitors.
This is the perfect opportunity to explore the exhibition booths and displays, discover the latest products, services and innovations, and engage with the organisations supporting the conference—all in a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you’re attending your first conference or reconnecting with familiar faces, the Welcome Reception is the ideal way to begin your conference experience.
Conference Dinner:
When: Tuesday 15 September 2026
7.00pm Welcome Drinks
7.30pm Dinner
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre – Hall FG
Join us for a memorable evening of celebration, connection and entertainment at the Conference Dinner. The evening will begin with drinks and canapés in Foyer FG from 7.00pm, providing the perfect opportunity to relax, catch up with colleagues and enjoy the company of fellow delegates.
Get ready for a fantastic night of music and dancing as we welcome renowned Adelaide band The Cast to the stage. With an incredible atmosphere, a packed dance floor, and plenty of time to chat and reconnect, it promises to be a highlight of the conference.
Capture the memories with friends and colleagues at our photobooth, enjoy great company, and celebrate the connections made throughout the conference. We look forward to sharing a fun and unforgettable evening with you!
Dress code: Smart evening casual
Dress to enjoy a relaxed and social evening with colleagues. Think polished, comfortable and stylish attire that’s a little more elevated than smart casual, while still allowing you to enjoy the music, dancing and celebrations.
Qigong Session:
When: 7.00 – 7.45am – Tuesday 15 September 2026
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre – Foyer E
Start your day with a calming and energising Qigong session led by Sarah Divine. This gentle movement practice combines flowing movements, breathwork and mindfulness to help restore balance, reduce stress and promote a sense of wellbeing.
Suitable for all experience levels, this session offers the perfect opportunity to pause, reconnect and recharge before the day’s conference activities begin. Come along, take a moment for yourself, and experience the benefits of mindful movement.
No previous Qigong experience or special flexibility is required. Movements can be adapted for standing or seated practice, making the session suitable for a wide range of ages, abilities and bodies. Wear comfortable clothing and come as you are.
Sarah Divine is an Adelaide-based Senior Instructor and Assistant Academic Director with White Tiger Qigong. She holds a Master of Sport and Exercise Science, with postgraduate research exploring Qigong movement, kinetic chains and interoceptive awareness. Sarah began practising Qigong in 2010 and has trained and assisted intensively in White Tiger Qigong since 2016. Her teaching brings together traditional movement, breath and meditation practices with contemporary exercise science, making Qigong accessible to people of varied ages, abilities and health backgrounds. Her work is driven by a desire to help people reconnect with their bodies as a source of information, resilience and vitality, and to develop practical tools that support greater ease, self-regulation and wellbeing.
Registration for the Qigong Session is closed, if you would like to attend, please see staff at the Welcome Desk at the Conference.
Art Collaboration
Details to be announced.
Affirmation Cards – “Messages of Wellbeing”
When: all day – Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 September 2026
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre – Exhibition Hall H
A calming, reflective creative activation where you can pause, slow down and engage in mindful art-making using watercolour and felt-tip illustration techniques.
You will create your own affirmation or encouragement cards inspired by themes of mental health, wellbeing, gratitude and connection to nature. Cards can be kept personally or gifted to another delegate, colleague, friend or loved one as an act of kindness and connection.
This activation is designed to:
- Encourage mindfulness and emotional wellbeing
- Provide a restorative break from conference sessions
- Foster reflection, creativity and positive connection
- Highlight the importance of nature and creativity in supporting mental health
Laughter Session with Annie Harvey
When: 8.45am – Wednesday 16 September 2026
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre – Plenary Hall CD
A guided laughter and wellbeing session designed to lift energy, foster connection and welcome the final day of the conference on a positive note.
Annie Harvey is a wellbeing educator, qualified laughter wellness facilitator and conference speaker who delivers energisers and mood-lifting conference sessions.
Up on Purpose
When: 8.15am – Tuesday 15 September 2026
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre – Plenary Hall CD
Experience an uplifting and energising plenary activation designed to bring delegates together through the powerful combination of mindfulness, movement and music.
Up on Purpose blends guided mindfulness, music and dance to create a positive shared experience that encourages connection, presence and wellbeing. This engaging session will invite participants to move, reset and recharge—leaving them feeling energised, inspired and connected with those around them.
Seated Massage
When: 10.00am – 3.00pm – Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 September 2026
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre – Exhibition Hall H
Take a moment to relax, recharge and ease away the stresses of a busy conference schedule with our onsite seated massage service.
Two experienced massage therapists will be available throughout the conference, offering short, convenient seated massage sessions designed to help relieve tension, promote relaxation and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to continue your day.
Whether you need a quick reset between sessions, a moment of relaxation during a busy day, or simply some time to unwind, we encourage you to take advantage of this wellbeing offering.
Visit early to reserve your slot!