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What is the Australia Pharmacy Professional Conference & Trade Exhibition (APP)?

APP is The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s annual national conference and the largest pharmacy conference and trade show in the southern hemisphere. APP offers attendees a comprehensive four-day educational program, exciting social activities and a trade exhibition showcasing the latest products, services and industry information.

When and where is the conference and trade exhibition being held?

The conference and trade exhibition will be held at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre (GCCEC). 2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218.
Conference sessions and the trade exhibition are held from Thursday 20 March until Saturday 22 March 2025. Please visit Program for session information and times.

How many trade exhibition stands will be on display?

There will be 440 trade stands showcasing the latest industry products and services.

Can you tell me if a specific company is exhibiting?

Please visit the Exhibitors directory, which is regularly updated as new trade exhibition bookings are received.

Who can attend?

Admission to conference sessions and the trade exhibition is open to anyone working within the pharmacy industry. Entry to the trade exhibition is $15 per person.

Can I bring extra guests to the social events?

Yes, extra tickets to both the Welcome Reception and the APP Street Party can be purchased online with your registration. Additional Welcome Reception tickets can be purchased for $85 each and additional Street Party tickets for $150 each.

Will I be eligible to receive Continuing Professional Development points (CPD)?

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia will be seeking accreditation for conference sessions. Further details will be available closer to the event.

Am I eligible to claim the Rural Continuing Professional Development (CPE) Allowance?

The CPE Allowance provides financial support to assist pharmacists from rural and remote areas to access CPD and Professional Development activities. The Rural Intern Training Allowance (RITA) provides financial support to assist intern pharmacists from rural and remote areas to attend compulsory intern training program activities. Click here for more information and find out if you are eligible.

Registration

What is the cut-off date for registrations?

Online registrations will be open up to and during the event.

Can I register onsite?

Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Online registration will remain open during the event, meaning you can register on your mobile phone or any other device before arriving onsite.

What should I do if I don’t receive any confirmation or receipt?

A confirmation of registration and tax invoice will be issued to your email address on submission of registration. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check your ‘junk’ or ‘spam’ folders or check that the email address you provided when registering is correct. If a confirmation has not been received please contact the Events Division of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch on 07 3831 3788 or email events@qldguild.org.au.

Can you check my registration?

Yes. You can contact the Events Division of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch on 07 3831 3788 or email events@qldguild.org.au to check if your registration has been submitted successfully.

Are conference related costs tax deductible?

This depends on individual circumstances. Please contact your tax professional to discuss this.

I need to cancel. Is there a cancellation/refund policy?

Please refer to the Cancellations and Refunds schedule in the Terms & Conditions for cancellation dates and fees. All cancellations must be made in writing to events@qldguild.org.au. Refunds will be paid within 30 days of the cancellation date. If you would like to transfer your registration to another delegate you may do so at the discretion of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia if the substituted delegate is from the same organisation as you and you have notified The Pharmacy Guild of Australia of the proposed substitution by email prior to 5pm on Wednesday 19 March 2025.

Will you be sending my name badge and function tickets to me before the conference?

No, your name badge and function tickets will be available for collection from the Registration Desk onsite on arrival at the conference.

Accommodation & Travel

Are there special accommodation rates?

Special conference accommodation rates have been negotiated with a range of hotels and apartments within close proximity to the conference venue.
To secure the discounted accommodation rates, bookings must be made via the Accommodation page.

Is there parking at the conference?

Yes, parking is available at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Is the conference venue accessible via public transport?

GCCEC is conveniently located within walking distance to Broadbeach North Tram Station and Bus Stop.

Arriving by Tram
Station Broadbeach North is directly in front of the GCCEC

Arriving by Bus
Stops along Gold Coast Highway

For further information on public transport, please visit the Translink website to plan your trip.

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