Social Program
In-Person Attendees
Birrarung Wilam Walk
1:30pm (GMT +10)
Meet at the Yarra Building, Federation Square
$33 per person
Birrarung Wilam Walk
With one of our experienced Koorie guides, you will learn how the land on which Melbourne is located has changed over time and about the significance of the Birrarung Wilam to the local Kulin peoples. You will gain a deeper and more meaningful understanding of this incredible location; an important gathering place for the Kulin Nation and one of Melbourne’s most popular meeting hubs.
- Map
- Walking
Travel options
- 20 minute tram ride from the MCEC
- 25 minute walk along the Yarra river
- Uber/taxi/ride sharing
25 minute walk via Dukes Walk and S Wharf Promenade.
Welcome Reception
1830 – 2130
Members Dining Room | Melbourne Cricket Ground
Dress: Smart Casual
Theme: Wominjeka, Woi-wurrung word for Welcome
$65 per person
Included for all full in-person attendees
Welcome Reception
- Map
- Coaches
- Walking tour
- Tram
Travel options
- 30 minute tram ride from the MCEC
- 40 minute walk along the Yarra river
- Uber/taxi/ride sharing
ICEM 2022 have arranged for coaches to be available departing from MCEC, Convention Centre Place entrance (next to Pan Pacific Hotel). These will be a shuttle service departing approximately every 15-20 minutes from 1800.
There will also be a limited number of coaches returning back to MCEC at shuttle service times from 2100.
Join Georgina Phillips from the ICEM 2022 committee on a Melbourne local walking tour to MCG. The walk will begin at 1730 from MCEC.
This would be a moderate walk and comfortable shoes are encouraged.
Walk 500m from MCEC to Flinders Street West – Stop D6 to 7C MCG – John Cain Arena/ Melbourne Park and walk 200m to Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Global Emergency Care Community Dinner
1900 – 2200
State Library | Conversation Quarter
Dress: Smart Casual with a literary splash of colour
Theme: Global emergency care
$120 per person
Global Emergency Care Community Dinner
- Map
- Tram
- Taxi/Ride share
Travel options
- 30 minute tram ride from the MCEC
- 40 minute walk along the Yarra river
- Uber/taxi/ride sharing
Walk 500m from MCEC to 124A-Casino/MCEC/Clarendon St to Swanston St/Bourke St #6 and walk 500m to State Library Victoria.
Access taxi/ride share services from MCEC Clarendon St entrance.
Trainee Networking Function
1800 – 1930
Plus 5 bar | South Wharf Precinct
Dress: Smart Casual
$40 per person
Trainee Networking Function
- Map
- Walking
Travel options
- 13 minute walk via the S Wharf promenade
13 minute walk via Dukes Walk and S Wharf Promenade.
ICEM 2022 Gala Dinner
1900 – 2300
Melbourne Town Hall
Dress: Custom national dress or formal attire
Theme: Global village
$150 per person
Included for all full in-person attendees
ICEM 2022 Gala Dinner
- Map
- Tram
- Taxi/Ride Share
Travel options
- 20 minute tram ride from the MCEC
- 30 minute walk along the Yarra river
- Uber/taxi/ride sharing
Walk 500m from MCEC to 124A-Casino/MCEC/Clarendon St to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St and walk 100m to Melbourn Town Hall,
Access taxi/ride share services from MCEC Clarendon St entrance.
Virtual Attendees
Social function details for virtual attendees
Birrarung Wilam Walk
7:00pm (GMT +10)
Inclusive in virtual registrations
Access to this will be available on the virtual platform.
Birrarung Wilam Walk
With one of our experienced Koorie guides, you will learn how the land on which Melbourne is located has changed over time and about the significance of the Birrarung Wilam to the local Kulin peoples. You will gain a deeper and more meaningful understanding of this incredible location; an important gathering place for the Kulin Nation and one of Melbourne’s most popular meeting hubs.
National Gallery of Victoria
Free
National Gallery of Victoria
This exhibition explores drawings and markings of figures, signs or text made on public surfaces across Indigenous Australia, from rock face to now. The impulse to draw and make images is deeply embedded in Indigenous cultures throughout the world and is fundamental to the human experience.
Melbourne Museum
Free
Melbourne Museum
Immigration Museum
Free
Immigration Museum
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Free
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Botanic Gardens
Free
Botanic Gardens
Melbourne Zoo
Free