GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

The closest hotels to the Shine Dome are Peppers Gallery Hotel, QT Canberra, Ovolo Nishi and BreakFree Capital Tower, which are all within short walking distances of the Shine Dome. 

ACCESSIBILITY

Two accessible parking spaces are available within the Academy car park. The ground floor of the Ian Wark Theatre, and the Jaeger Room, Becker Room and amenities are all wheelchair accessible. Due to the heritage of the building however, doorways into the venue are only equipped for access by standard wheelchairs. 

AIRPORT

Canberra airport is approximately 10km from the Shine Dome. More information is available at www.canberraairport.com.au. 

CATERING

Catering during breaks throughout the event are included in delegate registration. Tea and coffee will also be available on arrival from 8.30am each morning. Guests with special dietary requirements should indicate these requirements at registration, and see the catering staff onsite for their meals.

CODE OF CONDUCT 

By registering for and attending any Science at the Shine Dome 2022 function, in person or online, guests agree to adhere to the Australian Academy of Science’s Participant Code of Conduct.

COVID-19

All guests attending events at the Shine Dome are asked to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and be prepared to show proof of vaccination if requested. Masks are optional for all guests at the Shine Dome. Guests are asked not to attend the event if they are unwell and/or show signs of COVID-19. 

DRESS CODE 

Business casual is suggested for Science at the Shine Dome 2022. For the Gala Dinner, the dress code is formal, with black tie optional.

FIRST AID 

For any emergency or medical assistance, please notify staff at the information desk in the main foyer. 

HEARING ASSISTANCE

The Ian Wark Theatre, both upstairs and downstairs, is equipped with an Infrared Hearing Loop. See event staff to obtain a receiver and required attachments. 

INFORMATION DESK

An information desk, located in the main foyer, will be staffed during the event. Please see staff there for questions, assistance or first aid. 

LUGGAGE

Staff at the information desk can tag and store luggage onsite. 

MOBILE PHONES 

Guests are asked to respect speakers and other guests by switching phones to silent while events are in session.

PARENTS AND CARERS 

The Academy is offering assistance grants for parents and carers to attend the event. Please refer to the Diversity and Inclusion page for further information. 

PARKING

Limited free car parking is available in the Academy's Gordon Street carpark. Additional pay parking areas are available within short walking distances to the Shine Dome. 

TAXIS 

Staff at the information desk can book taxis for guests as required. 

TRANSFERS 

Gala dinner: Buses will be arranged to transfer delegates to and from Parliament House for the gala dinner on Wednesday evening. Coaches will pick up and drop off at Peppers Gallery Hotel and QT Canberra. No bookings are required, but guests need to be at the front of the hotels at 5.50pm to utilise this service. 

COACH TO THE AIRPORT 

Transport to the airport from the Shine Dome will be provided at 4.15pm on Thursday 24 May. Guests are required to book as part of their online registration. 

WIFI 

Complimentary WiFi ‘Shine Dome Public’ can be accessed throughout the venue. No password is required.