SOCIAL EVENTS

Explore the range of social events on offer during congress below:

2025 NATIONAL PIA PLANNING CONGRESS WELCOME RECEPTION

Wednesday 28 May 2025, 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Location: Main Hall, Parliament House
Hosted by the Honourable Joshua Burgoyne MLA, Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment 

Included in Full Congress Registration. Canapes and beverages provided. 

2025 PIA NATIONAL AWARDS FOR PLANNING EXCELLENCE

Thursday 29 May 2025, 6.00pm - 7.00pm Presentation

Location: Darwin Convention Centre

Included in price of Full Congress Registration. Join us for beverages following Day One of the Congress program, before we move into recognising our wonderful nominees.

Price per additional ticket to National Awards for Planning Excellence: $95 per person 

Dress code: Smart/Business Casual or Cocktail Attire 

Seating: for the National Awards for Planning Excellence it is free seating so you can easily sit with your colleagues and friends!

OPTIONAL THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL FUNCTION – DETAILS TO BE ADVISED

Thursday 29 May 2025, 7.30pm - late

Location: to be announced

PLANNING CONGRESS GALA DINNER

Friday 30 May 2025, 6.00pm arrival for 6.30pm - late

Location: Mindil Beach Resort, on the gorgeous lawns overlooking the sunset!

Join us at the Gala Dinner for the best place to conclude another year's congress and celebrate with your planning colleagues.

Included in price of Full Congress Registration. Includes 3 course meal & beverages... plus a spectacular sunset view and a great band! 

Price per additional ticket: $265 per person

Dress code: Dress to impress! 

Seating: for the Gala Dinner tables will be free seating so you can easily sit with your colleagues and friends!