ACIPC: July conference update

Four months to go until ACIPC 2014
Draft program available now at: acipcconference.com.au/conference/program/
Keynote Speakers
As previously mentioned the two confirmed international keynote speakers both from the USA are:  Diane Jacobsen, MPH and Marin Schweizer PHD.  We are very grateful of their acceptance and look forward to welcoming them to Adelaide.
Diane Jacobsen, MPH CPHQ, is a Director of Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
Marin Schweizer is Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine - General Internal Medicine Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, University of Iowa.
Program Speakers
The Scientific Organising Committee have done a wonderful job with this  most exciting program.  The draft program can now be viewed at: http://www.acipcconference.com.au/conference/program/
Local speakers confirmed to date include:  Belinda Henderson, Cathi Montague, Fiona Wilson, Kellie Byron- Gray, Megan Reilly, Terry McAuley,  Ruth Barrett, Professor Geoffrey Playford, Phil Russo, Sue Scott, Dr Matthew Sullivan, Megan Reilly, Pauline Bass, Wendy Beckingham, Tain Gardiner, Michele Cullen, Associate Professor Caroline Marshall, Rhonda Stuart, Dr Morgan Werner, Dr Naomi Runnegar, Dr Deborah Williamson, Dr Tony Burrell, Dr Brett Mitchell, Fiona Wilson, Paul Smollen, Professor Mary-Louise McLaws, Mary Potter, Professor Ramon Shaban, Dr Cathryn Murphy, Lisa Kurtz, Dr Glen Guerra, Susan Jain, Dr Marilyn Cruikshank, Marija Juraja, Annie Wells Michael Wishart, Sharon Salmon and many more.
Workshops
Eight exciting workshops has been confirmed and will take place on Sunday 23rd November at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Lunch will be provided for those attending both morning and afternoon sessions.
Places are limited so please register early.

1. Powerful Public Speaking &  Presenting: Communicate with  Influence and Get Results   - Tricia Karp, Powerful Speaking  for Powerful Women


2. Effective Implementation of Evidence  Based Infection Control Practice   - Prof Andrea Marshall.


3. Surveillance for Beginners   - Phil Russo.


4. Infection Prevention & Control   for the Novice Practitioner/Consultant  - Glenys Harrington.


5. Imagery and Infection Prevention:   An Under Appreciated  Medium - Prof Cathryn Murphy.
   


6. Rising Above Resistance   - How to Enhance and Sustain   Your Antimicrobial Stewardship  Program. Multiple presenters.


7. The College, Credentialing and Your  Career - Prof Ramon Shaban.


8. Hand Hygiene Promotion in Australia -  Success at the Front Line   - Dr Andrew Stewardson
   

Conference Dinner
The conference dinner has been confirmed to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC) on Tuesday 25th November. A most extensive search for the right band was conducted and the committee has decided on a local 5 piece band that will keep all attendees on the dance floor until the late hours. We won’t reveal the name of the band just as yet, but we can assure you, you won’t be on your seat very long!!!
Being summer our theme has been confirmed as “Summer Time” as Adelaide late November will be hot, hot, hot!
Presidents Breakfast
A complimentary Breakfast will be held on Tuesday 25th November 8am-9am. It’s an informal breakfast with a brief presentation by the ACIPC President. We do hope you can make it. If you do wish to attend please do RSVP on your registration form for catering numbers.
Sponsorship and exhibition
The trade exhibition is an integral  part of any conference and we are pleased the response from past sponsors has been strong. All exhibition booth sales are open on Monday 31st March 2014. Please contact Paul Hodgson to secure your involvement  at marketing@acipc.org.au
Check out the conference website at:  www.acipcconference.com.au
Abstract Submission
We are thrilled to announce many abstracts have been received via the online portal, but don’t let that detract you from submitting. Abstracts close on Friday 15th August 2014.Get your abstract in now!!!
Please submit your abstract on-line at: www.acipcconference.com.au/speakers/submit-abstract
Registration
Delegate registrations are open and the response has been wonderful. Don’t wait to register!  You can register at: http://www.acipcconference.com.au/delegates/register-now/
Accommodation
We urge you to book your accommodation early to take advantage of the confirmed conference rates. Your accommodation can be booked at: http://www.acipcconference.com.au/delegates/book-accomodation/
Any Questions? If you have any queries regarding the conference please don’t hesitate to contact Conference Manager, Paul Hodgson at: marketing@acipc.org.au