Make the most of your AusRAIL 2024 experience by attending these various social events. There are seven unique experiences to choose from.
A unique welcome event and a first on the AusRAIL calendar, with the best of the Gold Coast being showcased. Network with colleagues whilst sipping drinks on the lawns at The Star as we watch the sun set. A DJ will get the event pumping, with various food stations to tempt attendees. Loud Hawaiian shirts optional!
- Time: 17:30 - 20:30
- Date: Monday 25 November 2024
- Location: Garden Kitchen and Bar, The Star Gold Coast
- Member cost: $198
- Non member cost: $233
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Join us for a unique stand up breakfast event to celebrate diversity in the rail sector and to facilitate networking. This year we have a new format to encourage engagement, with icebreakers to boost conversations. This is an opportunity for women in the industry to network with both men and women, and we encourage attendees of all genders at this event.
- Time: 07:15 - 08:30
- Date: Tuesday 26 November 2024
- Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
- Member cost: $99
- Non member cost: $154
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Busy day at the Conference or catching up with colleagues with not enough time to see the more than 150 exhibitors? Take the time at the exhibition drinks to mingle through the exhibition stands, as exhibitors host unique activations. Use the event as a stop before you head out to dine and check out the Gold Coast night life.
- Time: 16:30 - 18:30
- Date: Tuesday 26 November 2024
- Location: Exhibition Halls, GCCEC
- Member cost: Included with registration
- Non member cost: Included with registration
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Interested in tickets? Send us an email at registration@ausrail.com and join the waitlist
The highlight of the AusRAIL calendar, join 1000 colleagues to celebrate another wonderful year in rail. Following dinner, post event cocktails will be served on the lawns. This event is already heavily booked, so secure your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
- Time: 18:30 - 22:30
- Date: Wednesday 27 November 2024
- Location: Event Centre Ballroom, The Star Gold Coast
- Member cost: $295
- Non member cost: $385
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Seating allocation information:
- Table reservations will be exclusively accepted for bookings in multiples of 10 and must be made by a designated group leader.
- Tables will be reserved under the name of the organisation that made the reservation.
- The group leader must provide guest names and dietary requirements via a social function portal by 11 November 2024. The portal will be closed after this date. Details to access the social function portal will be shared via email with the group leader.
- It is the responsibility of the group leader to communicate with the table guests and provide them with their respective table numbers.
- Individual bookings or bookings which do not meet the table allocation requirement for multiples of 10 will have tickets assigned randomly to tables. Requests to sit next to specific individuals or guests will not be accommodated.
Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and charity at RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, on Monday 25 November 2024 for the inaugural AusRAIL 2024 TrackSAFE Charity Golf Day. This exclusive event promises an unforgettable 9-hole game, perfect for both seasoned golfers and amateurs. Network with fellow industry colleagues and contribute to a worthy cause.
- Time: Bus departures from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre at 09.00, returning by 15.15
- Date: Monday 25 November 2024
- Location: RACV Royal Pines Resort
- Cost: $275 including GST per player
- Inclusions: Bus transport to/from RACV Royal Pines Resort, 9 holes of golf, cart hire, coffee on arrival, light lunch and beverages
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Other: Golf clubs can be hired from Royal Pines Resort – you can arrange this directly with RACV Royal Pines Resort in the club house on the day.
Ladies Callaway: $30 per set
Men Callaway: $35 per set
Men Titleist AP2s: $35 per set
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How to express interest in booking the golf day:
- Register your interest and nominate whether you would like one or two tickets.
- Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis – and strictly limited to two tickets per ARA member organisation only.
- If you are successful with your expression of interest, we will send you a link to make payment within 7 days, otherwise your tickets will be passed to the next organisation in line
We are pleased to announce two new opportunities for site visits on Thursday 28 November. Spaces are limited so early registration is essential.
Tour 1: Gold Coast Light Rail Depot Tour
This 45 minute tour will show you some insights into the operations and maintenance of the high performing Gold Coast Light Rail Depot. Be guided around the depot by a member of the leadership team, providing an overview of the Operational Control Centre, maintenance workshop and upgrade plans for extensions to the depot as part of the Stage 3 extension works. Ask questions of the leadership team on the Gold Coast and how the team continue to set records in performance reliability whilst being guided around the depot.
- Time: Bus departures from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre at 08.15, returning by 10.45
- Date: Thursday 28 November 2024
- Cost: $30 per person including GST
- Inclusions: Bus transport from GCCEC to/from the Gold Coast Light Rail Depot and the facility tour
- Capacity: 40 participants
- Other: PPE is not required for this tour, however the facility has a zero drug and alcohol policy.
Tour 2: Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) Ormeau rail facility
- Time: Bus departures from GCCEC starting at 08.30, with the first tour starting at approximately 09.45. The tour will run for 45 minutes, with buses returning to GCCEC from 11.30. Individuals will be allocated to tours, which will have staggered departure times.
- Date: Thursday 28 November 2024
- Cost: $30 per person including GST
- Inclusions: Bus transport from GCCEC to/from QTMP and the facility tour
- Capacity: 48 participants
Priority access for social function tickets
Due to the high demand for tickets to our social functions, AusRAIL 2024 delegates, sponsors and exhibitors will receive priority access to book tickets to AusRAIL social events. This is to ensure that those supporting and engaging at AusRAIL are able to secure social event tickets.
Priority ticket bookings will apply to the following social functions:
- Sunset Soiree – Monday 25 November
- Women in Rail Breakfast – Tuesday 26 November
- Yellow Dinner – Wednesday 27 November
Priority ticket sales for registered delegates, sponsors and exhibitors will remain open until Friday 11 October. If tickets remain available for these events at this time, bookings will open to ARA member organisations on Monday 14 October 2024. If any tickets remain after that point, sales will open to non members on Monday 11 November 2024. We expect all the AusRAIL social events to sell out so encourage prompt bookings. Please note, those booking exhibition visitor passes will not be given priority access to book social function tickets.
Secure your social tickets by registering as a delegate and select the social functions you would like to attend and be part of these unforgettable networking experiences.
Come together with rail industry leaders for this much-loved formal dinner with AusRAIL.
Dress code: Business attire
- Time: TBC
- Date: Wednesday 27 November 2024
- Location: Event Centre Ballroom, GCCEC
- Member cost: $295
- Non member cost: $385
Join delegates, exhibitors and visitors in the Exhibition Hall to celebrate AusRAIL.
- Time: 17:00 - 18:00
- Date: Tuesday 26 November 2024
- Location: Exhibition Halls, GCCEC
- Member cost: Included with registration
- Non member cost: Included with registration
Share in the achievements and celebrate women in rail.
- Time: 07:15 - 08:30
- Date: Tuesday 26 November 2024
- Location: Central rooms, GCCEC
- Member cost: $99
- Non member cost: $154
Get to know AusRAIL participants before the official program gets underway.
- Time: 18:00 - 21:00
- Date: Monday 25 November 2024
- Location: Garden Kitchen and Bar, The Star Gold Coast
- Member cost: $175
- Non member cost: $215
