Social Programme

All evening events take place in central Christchurch, so the committee recommends booking accommodation in the city centre, allowing you to walk to and from each function.

Icebreaker Reception

Date: Tuesday 17 November
Venue: Amazonita, 126 Oxford Terrace - The Strip
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
Cost: Complimentary

Cash Bar - Happy hour prices
Nibbles provided

If you are in town early, drop in to Amazonita to pre-register for conference and collect your name badge. You will be given a ticket to swap for your ‘Goodie bag’ at University of Canterbury on Wednesday.

SciPAD Quiz Night

Date: Wednesday 18 November
Venue: Muy Muy, 44 Welles Street
Time: 18:30 - 21:00
Included: Quiz and Platters. Cash bar
Cost: Included with registration fee

Cash Bar - Happy hour prices 18:30 – 19:30
Nibbles provided

Please note: The SciPAD Quiz Night is full.

Conference Networking Dinner - Walk and Fork

Date: Thursday 19 November
Venue: Transitional Cathedral, Hereford Street, Christchurch
Time: 18:45 - 17:30
Cost: Included with registration fee

Dinner & entertainment
Cash Bar

Join us for the conference networking evening at the Transitional Cathedral – this is not a sit down dinner. A selection of tray-served canapés and walk-and-fork menu items will be served continuously throughout the evening, along with a dessert grazing station. Please note that this is a stand-up cocktail-style event, with limited tables and bar leaners available