Frequently asked questions


Getting to the Venue

The Hotel Grand Chancellor is located at 1 Davey Street, Hobart and features some of the best views in the city. Overlooking the Hobart Harbour and Constitution Dock, it's just steps from popular attractions like Salamanca, Battery Point and the Central Business District, but intimate enough to ensure a perfectly relaxing experience.

When arriving at the venue please make your way to the registration desk which is located on the Mezzanine Level of the building, near the escalator.

 

Car Parking

Car parking is available at the Hotel Grand Chancellor daily at reduced rates for Hotel Guests. Read more here.  Alternate parking options are available here.

 

Taxi and Uber Drop Off

Drop off for Taxis and Uber is on Davis St, outside the main entrance to Hotel Grand Chancellor.

 

Dress Code

The standard dress for the Symposium is smart casual.

 

Wifi

Wifi for delegates is available throughout the Symposium.

Wifi name:RANZCOG

Password:RANZCOG2023

 

Daily Catering

Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea will be served in the Mezzanine of the Hotel Grand Chancellor, outside the Plenary Hall.

 

Social Functions

Welcome Reception – Friday 31 March

The Regional Symposium Welcome Reception will take place in Hotel Grand Chancellor’s Harbourside Room 2. Ticket holders are welcome to join us from 17.00 to enjoy canapes, beverages and catching up with friends and colleagues.

 

Symposium Dinner – Saturday 1 April

The dinner will take place from 18.30 at Hadley’s Orient Hotel, which is a short distance from Hotel Grand Chancellor.

For those requiring transfers to the dinner from Hotel Grand Chancellor, buses will depart at 18.20 Guests are to make their own arrangements home post dinner.

 

Trade Exhibition

The trade exhibition will be an integral component of the Symposium. This is a great opportunity for delegates to meet with trade representatives from the leading companies that provide products and services to the fields of obstetrics and gynaecology and find out about the latest developments and trends designed to assist practitioners.

To acknowledge the importance of the exhibition, the meeting program has been structured to ensure delegates have ample time to visit the trade area. Daily morning, afternoon teas and lunches will be held in this area during the Symposium Days.

AV – Personal Recording

Due to the sensitive nature of content shown during the Symposium, we ask you to please note that personal recording of any Symposium session is not permitted.

Insurance

Delegates are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. Delegate registration fees do not provide any such insurance coverage. The Working Group and RANZCOG accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.

COVID Safe

The Symposium will take all reasonable steps to provide the safest possible environment for delegates, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, staff and suppliers – including providing sanitising stations together with masks on request.

We request that if you are unwell, you refrain from attending the Symposium in the interests of health and safety of other delegates.

Acknowledging Risk

Due to COVID-19, it is important that all delegates acknowledge there are inherent risks associated with large events such as the RANZCOG Symposium. RANZCOG Symposium organisers will not be liable for any loss or damages to individual delegates that are caused by events beyond our control. We strongly recommend all delegates carefully check the details of any insurance coverage you may hold, as well as the specific terms and conditions of your travel and accommodation bookings and obtain flexible booking policies where possible.

Liability Disclaimer

In case of industrial disruption, the Working Group and RANZCOG accept no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by delegates.

Privacy Statement

Information provided on the registration form will be used to administer the Symposium including accommodation, catering, transport, sponsorship and exhibition. Data obtained will remain the property of RANZCOG.


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