For Conference queries and questions please contact the Conference Convenors, Edwina Bowie and Mija Reynolds. Conference Sponsorship queries to be directed to Kirsty Williams and Conference Registration queries and adjustments to Lisa Slade.
The 2025 Annual Federal Conference will take place at Eos by Skycity in their spectacular Ballroom, 1 Festival Drive, Adelaide commencing at 9:00am Wednesday 30th July.
Conference Cost:
ICPA Member - $110 per day
We have invited guest speakers to our conference, who will be presenting their valuable insights on a range of topics that are relevant to our members.
Find out more about our guest speakers
Registration Check-in:
Registrations will be held in conjunction with our pre-conference function and will be located at Eos by Skycity, Sol Rooftop Bar, from approximately 5pm Tuesday 29th July 2025.
Conference bags will be prepared and distributed at this function.
Please scroll down to view all the items that are planned including the social events.
Federal Council will host the Conference Procedures Workshop on the evening of Tuesday 23 July from 5:00pm to 5:45pm at the Conference venue, Doltone House, Hyde Park. It is open to all delegates and observers attending the conference. The Workshop will cover conference and motion procedures to ensure everyone is all set for Day 1 of conference.
Cost: Free
There are three social functions being held during the conference. You are invited to bring your partner to any of the evening events too.
Pre-Conference Welcome event will be held at the ritzy Sol Rooftop Bar. - Sponsored by Beach Energy
Located atop SkyCity Adelaide, Sol provides breathtaking vistas of the Adelaide Hills, River Torrens, Adelaide Oval, and the coastline.
A rooftop bar that exudes West Hollywood casual sophistication with South Australian taste. Enjoy 270-degree views and signature cocktails all while catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.
Cost: $45 per person
ICPA Australia Conference Dinner will be at the prestigious event centre of the Adelaide Oval in the Ian McFarlane room.
Offering spectacular views and a unique perspective Adelaide Oval, one of the world’s most picturesque stadiums, and St Peter’s Cathedral, the Ian McLachlan Room provides a grand setting for our special event.
For sporting enthusiasts and history buffs, the room is named after Ian McFarlane, a respected journalist and historian who contributed significantly to South Australian sports. It offers insights into cricket and AFL history.
Please dress in your finest and step into a magical Winter Wonderland for our Conference Dinner.
Our theme, Winter Wonderland, invites you to dress up for the night. Whether you shimmer in sequins, shine in satin, dazzle in beads or glow in glitter, channel you inner Elsa or Anna – we want to see you light up the room. Think snowflakes, fairy lights, frosted elegance – this is your chance to have a bit of fun and bring your own sparkle to the evening.
Our theme decorations have been caringly upcycled by Katrina Morris and the Port Augusta branch, repurposed from the Nonning Ball held earlier this year.
There’ll be fabulous food, a few surprises, and of course some dancing as we have a great band organised for the night.
Cost: $90 per person
Post Conference Function will be held at the Strathmore Hotel, a bar, restaurant & pub all in the heart of Adelaide.
The hotel emphasizes South Australian produce, complemented by an impressive selection of local wines from regions like McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and Barossa.
Cost: $45 per person
