TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Early check-in will be available from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre for those who wish to register in advance.

Pre-conference workshops begin on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 8:30 am in the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Pre-conference workshops continue on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 8:30 am in the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

As the sun sets over Perth City, be welcomed to Whadjuk Country by Traditional Owners with a special didgeridoo performance and smoking ceremony. Relax and reunite with friends and colleagues in the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Garden from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Canapés will be provided, and drinks will be available at a cash bar. This event is included in registration. Guest tickets are available for $30 USD.

The conference will begin with an official opening, Welcome to Country by a Whadjuk Elder, First Nations keynote and a plenary speaker. The conference takes place in the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

The film festival will showcase your work and inspire others. Join us at the Riverside Theatre from 7:30 pm to 10 pm on Monday, November 11, for an evening of films and videos—ideal for relaxing after conference activities. The festival is included with conference registration; tickets are $20 USD for adults, $10 USD for those under

Day two of the conference continues in the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 9 am to 7:30 pm.

Join us for the Science on a Shoestring panel discussion from 19:30 to 21:00 at Riverside Theatre. Engage with panelists as they share their experiences with innovative and cost-effective approaches to conduct high quality research.

Day three of the conference continues in the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 9 am to 5:30 pm.

The SMM Student Members-at-Large (SMaLs) are thrilled to host the biennial Student Night! Taking place on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 from 18:30 to 21:00 (6:30 pm to 9 pm) at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, this is an opportunity for students to socialize and network with professionals and other students.The event will involve both structured “speed-socializing” with students and mentors (professionals from across the field of marine mammal science, including professors, veterinarians, government scientists, and non-profit directors, among others) and time for unstructured, one-on-one conversations. Free vegan and vegetarian food options will

Day four of the conference continues in the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 9 am to 7:30 pm.

All are welcome at Picabar for the LGBTIQA+ night, an easy stroll into the Perth Cultural Centre, heart of Perth’s LGBTIQA+ scene. It is located on the corner of the Perth Institute of Creative Arts, 51 James St, Northbridge, a much-loved heritage-listed building. The outdoor deck will be set aside for us, and gourmet pizzas provided. 8-10pm.

The final day of the conference will feature presentations continuing at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 9 am to 5 pm. The Closing Ceremony and Conference Awards will take place in the Riverside Theatre from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. The SMM AGM will also be held in the Riverside Theatre from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.

Celebrate the end of the conference with a classic Aussie BBQ! Watch the sun set and the moon rise, then dance the night away at the iconic Fraser’s Restaurant in King’s Park, overlooking the city and the river. The event will run from 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm. This is a ticketed event and not included in registration. Guest tickets are available for $50 USD.