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WISTA Australia APAC Conference

1 April 2020 to 3 April 2020 Melbourne Convention Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, VIC, Australia.
WISTA Australia APAC Conference 2020 Early Bird Conference ticket available until February 28 at 11:30 pm AEDT

Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) is a global organisation aiming to connect female professionals from all sectors of the maritime industry from all around the world.

This year, WISTA Australia will be hosting an APAC conference inviting not just local members, but also members from our WISTA APAC neighbours:

WISTA New Zealand, WISTA Philippines, WISTA Singapore, WISTA Hong Kong, WISTA India, WISTA Sri Lanka, WISTA Bangladesh

The Event Programme by Days:
Day 1:
Conference Afternoon Session -  1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
MEGATRANS has kindly invited WISTA to attend their shipping afternoon session which WISTA Australia President Alison Cusack will be moderating. 
(Guests have included access to the morning session from 10:00 am)
Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

Networking Evening - 6 pm for 6:30 pm start
(Networking evening included in the price of the conference ticket)
(Networking evening ONLY ticket available)
Location: Port of Melbourne - 15 minute walk from Melbourne Convention Centre

Day 2:
WISTA APAC Conference - 8:45 am - 3:00 pm
WISTA Australia Conference Day

Port of Melbourne Tour - 3:00 pm 
A vessel tour of the Port of Melbourne (supported by the Port of Melbourne) with a stop
at MIRRAT's RORO terminal. 
Pick-Up and Drop-Off: Melbourne Convention Centre

Gala Dinner (Mercury Awards) - 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm start
Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

Day 3:
Cultural Tour - Yarra Valley - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
All day cultural excursion of the Yarra Valley region showcasing Victorian exports. 
Pick-Up and Drop-Off: Melbourne Convention Centre