Join us for an exciting lineup of social events throughout the IUPESM World Congress 2025 in Adelaide. From iconic venues to engaging experiences, each event offers a unique opportunity to connect with other delegates.
Opening Ceremony
Date: Monday 29 September 2025, 9:30am – 11:30am
Location: Halls CD, Adelaide Convention Centre
Experience a traditional Welcome to Country and didgeridoo performance to commence the Congress.
Welcome Reception
Date: Monday 29 September 2025, 6:50pm – 8:30pm
Location: Adelaide Oval, enter via the NRMA Plaza
How to get there: Cross The Riverbank Precinct Pedestrian Bridge from the Adelaide Convention Centre to War Memorial Drive – Enter via NRMA Plaza. Look out for the IUPESM logo on the big screen!
[CLICK HERE FOR THE DIRECTIONAL MAP]
Come visit the Sir Donald Bradman Museum and enjoy beverages and finger food in a setting steeped in sporting history.
We would like to take a group photo of all IUPESM 2025 delegates and will gather at Adelaide Oval at 6:50pm before heading into the venue at 7:00pm.
Congress Dinner
Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Halls LM, Adelaide Convention Centre
Celebrate the Congress with an elegant formal-dress dinner. The theme is Bring Your National Colours! Enjoy entertainment and a fun international quiz. The winners of the Photography Competition will be announced during the evening.
We would like to invite our international visitors to contribute to the cultural program. If you are interested, please contact Nikki Shelton at keepasafedose@gmail.com.
APSIG Trivia Night
Date: Thursday 2 October 2025, 6:00pm onwards
Location: Mylk Bar, 82 Waymouth Street, Adelaide
Join APSIG for a night of brain-bending trivia, good vibes and great company at the Mylk Bar, 82 Waymouth Street, Adelaide. Kick things off from 5.30pm onwards by ordering food and drinks from the bar, then get ready to test your knowledge on everything from science to pop culture when the trivia night starts at 7:00pm. Gather your team or join one on the night – laughs and some friendly competition await. This event is not ticketed so once capacity is reached, there is still areas around the bar for late comers.
Closing Ceremony
Date: Friday 3 October 2025
Location: Halls CD, Adelaide Convention Centre
Mark the end of the Congress and witness the ceremonial handover to the next Congress host country.
Morning Run Club
Date: Tuesday 30 September – Friday 3 October 2025, 7:00am – 8:00am
Start your day with a guided group run along Adelaide’s River Torrens. Led by local volunteers, departing at 7:30am each day from the Adelaide Oval footbridge. BYO water and sunscreen. There will be a short (2.5 km) and long (5 km) loop each morning. The routes can be found here:
2.5km loop #1 | 2.5km loop #2 | 5km loop #1 | 5km loop #2
Tours around South Australia
Date: All days
Explore South Australia’s natural wonders, animal encounters, coastal trips and more. Pre-book a range of tours here.
Photography Competition
Date: All days
Capture the Congress spirit and enter our photography competition here. Winners will be announced at the Congress Dinner. A selection of photos will be displayed throughout the event.