The U3A Network Queensland State Conference 2023, hosted by U3A Rockhampton from 8 to 11 May 2023 will celebrate 50 years of U3A worldwide. The Rockhampton organising team have arranged an impressive lineup of guest speakers and events that will make this conference an event to remember.
Theme for the Conference is ‘U3A Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’.
This Conference marks the 50th Anniversary of U3A and will attract international guest speakers including Professor Francois Vellas, President of AIUTA (Association of International Universities of the Third Age) and Professor Maria Chester, Secretary General AIUTA (via video link).
Download the Conference Programme here
Profiles of all guest speakers at the Conference
Register early and you could win the Early Bird Prize: a refund of your registration costs for Days 1 and 2 of the conference.
Value $110. The only condition is that you have registered for these two days of the conference before 31 March 2023.
Conference Timetable:
Day 1 (9 May) – Network Conference & Celebration of 50 years of U3A (CQU)- Check-in & Lanyard Issue at 8:00 am
- Conference commences at 8:30 am
- Lunch & Morning/Afternoon Tea provided (Lanyard Required)
- Day 2 (10 May) – Network Conference & Celebration of 50 Years of U3A (CQU)
- Conference commences at 8:30 am
- Lunch & Morning/Afternoon Tea provided (Lanyard Required)
- Day 3 (11 May) – Network Conference & Network Annual General Meeting (CQU)
- AGM commences at 8:30 am
- Morning Tea & Lunch provided (Lanyard Required)
Events:
- Meet and Greet (8 May) (RMOA)
- Canapes and drinks – Commences at 5:30pm
- Art Competition Exhibition & ‘People’s Choice’ Award Judging
- U3A 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner (9 May) (RLC)
- Celebration Dinner – Commences at 6:30pm
- U3A Network Queensland Dinner (10 May) (RLC)
- Conference Dinner – Commences at 6:30pm
- Art Competition Presentation
Locations:
CQU – Central Queensland University, 554 – 700 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens, Rockhampton 4701
RMOA – Rockhampton Museum of Art, 220 Quay Street, Rockhampton 4700
RLC – Rockhampton Leagues Club, Cambridge Street, Rockhampton 4700
Cost of Conference & Events:
- Network Conference & 50 years of U3A Celebrations (9-10 May ) – $110
- Network Conference & Annual General Meeting (11 May) – $45
- Meet & Greet (8 May) – $35
- 50th Anniversary Dinner (9 May) – $65
- U3A Network Conference Dinner (10 May) – $45
We acknowledge the invaluable support of our Conference Sponsors recognised here.
Detailed information about the Conference including Terms & Conditions are on this webpage.