Conference & Trade Exhibition

What is the Australian 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 Australia. APP offers attendees a four day comprehensive educational program, an exciting social program and a trade exhibition showcasing the latest products, services and industry developments.

Where is the conference and trade exhibition being held?
The conference and trade exhibition will be held at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. This modern venue is located in Broadbeach, which is close to more than 60 restaurants and bars, a world class shopping centre, five-star accommodation and a number of the Gold Coast's spectacular white sandy beaches. Further details on the venue can be found at www.gccec.com.au.  

When is the trade exhibition open?

Who can attend?
Admission is restricted to professional persons working within the pharmacy industry. If you wish to bring a guest or your family (including children) to view the trade exhibition they will need to be admitted as a visitor and will be required to wear a visitor namebadge, which can be collected from the Registration Desk onsite.

Can I bring extra guests to the social events?
Yes, extra tickets to both the Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner can be purchased online with your registration. Additional Welcome Reception tickets can be purchased for $60 per ticket and additional Gala Dinner tickets can be purchased for $165.

Registration

When do the earlybird registration rates end?
Earlybird registration closes at midnight on 31 December 2011.

What is the cut-off date for registrations?
Online Registrations will be accepted until midnight Sunday 26 February 2012. After this time, registrations will be available onsite at the Gold Coast Convention Centre from Thursday 8th March 2012.

Can I register onsite?
Yes, onsite registrations will be accepted.

What should I do if I don’t receive any confirmation or receipt?
Registration confirmation and receipts will be sent to your email address within 7 working days.  If you do not receive a confirmation email, check that you are using the email address you provided when you registered. If the email is not in your inbox, check that your email system has not automatically sent it into the ‘junk’ or ‘spam’ folders. Please contact the Events Division of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch on 07 3831 3788 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have not received a confirmation within 7 working days.

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to check if your registration has successfully been submitted.

Are conference related costs tax deductible?
This will depend on individual circumstances. In many cases all conference related costs, including travel and accommodation are tax deductible, however please confirm this with your tax professional.

Where do I collect my namebadge?
This year APP will be introducing namebadges that will need to be scanned upon entry into the Conference sessions and to lunches/social events. Your namebadge must be collected from the registration desk onsite prior to your attendance at the conference and/or trade exhibition.

What if I lose my name badge?
If your name is recorded on the event database a new badge will be issued at no cost.

What if my badge is not correct?
If you notice your badge is incorrect when you arrive at the event a new badge can be printed for you at no cost.

I need to cancel. Is there a cancellation/refund policy?
All cancellations and requests for registration refunds must be made in writing to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
1. Cancellations made before 1 February 2012 will receive a refund less a $100.00 per person administration fee.
2. Cancellations after 1 February 2012 will receive no refund.
3. No refunds will be issued until after the conference.
4. Substitute names will be accepted. Substituting a delegate from the same organisation is welcome as long as we are notified by email by Friday 2 March 2012.
5. No refunds will be given for non attendance at the conference.
6. Accommodation and airline cancellations are at the discretion of the individual organisations concerned.

Will I be eligible to receive Continuing Professional Development points (CPD)?
Yes. Most conference sessions will be eligible for CPD points. A CPD Accreditation & Credits Summary will be provided prior to the conference which will outline how many points have been allocated to each session. To be eligible for CPD points we need to be sure of your attendance. You will be given instructions prior to the conference about how we are recording attendance at workshops and sessions, please make sure you follow these.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

How many organisations will be exhibiting?
There will be more than 140 organisations showcasing the latest industry products and services at the event.

Can you tell me if …. is exhibiting?
To view a list of exhibitors check the exhibitor list located on the Trade Exhibition page. If an exhibitor is not listed it may be because they have recently booked.  To check you might like to contact the organisation directly or check this site again closer to the event.

Hotel & Travel

Do you have special accommodation rates?
Yes. Special hotel rates are available for visitors and exhibitors. Please visit our  Accommodation and Travel page for more information.

Are hotel transfers available?
Most hotels listed on this website are within walking distance to the convention centre. If you are staying at the Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, regular shuttle transfers will be available to the convention centre each morning and after sessions conclude each day. A shuttle service from each hotel will also be offered to & from the Gala Dinner on Saturday 10 March from 6:30pm – 7:30pm and then from 10:00pm – 12:30am.

Is there parking at the conference?
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre's car park entrance is at the northern end of the building, accessible from traffic lights off the Gold Coast Highway and the main driveway off TE Peters Drive. Undercover car spaces are available for short-term parking. The cost is $10.00 per car, per day.

General

Are child-minding facilities available?
No. If you are traveling from interstate we suggest you organise a baby-sitter through your hotel.

Is there a cloakroom available?
There are limited cloakroom facilities available onsite so we recommend that you leave any luggage with your hotel concierge.

Is wireless Internet available at the Gold Coast Convention Centre?
Yes, but it is a pay for service usage. If you have a mobile modem, you may find this more cost effective.

What is the dress code for the conference?
Conference sessions – smart casual
Welcome Reception - smart casual or business
Gala Dinner - formal (males – black tie & females – elegant gown or cocktail dress)

Seating at Gala Dinner?
Please return the Gala Dinner Seating Allocation Form to indicate the names of the people you would like to sit with at the dinner. Gala Dinner table placements will be finalised on 1 March 2012, however delegates can still book for the dinner after this date (if tickets are still available). If you do not otherwise indicate, a seat will be allocated to you at the dinner.

When is the next APP?
APP2013 will be held from 21-24 March 2013 at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Who is the event organiser?
The organiser of the event is The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch. Please contact the organizer by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or by calling 07 3831 3788.