The 2nd Western Pacific Mass Gathering Events and Health Symposium uniquely focused on the intersection between mass gatherings (major events, crowded spaces) and health. Building on the success of the inaugural symposium in 2022, people from government, non-government, industry, and academic organisations attended.
Over 110 people attended, representing 49 organisations.
DAY 1 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
DAY 2 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
ORIGINAL PROGRAM and EVENT DETAILS
SYMPOSIUM THEMES
- Emerging threats
- Health outcomes
- Interagency collaboration
- Lessons learnt and case studies
- Public and environmental health
- Risk assessment
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
PROGRAM
Download the Mass Gathering Symposium Program (PDF) as at 23rd June 2024
DATES and LOCATION
24 and 25 June 2024
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Location: Griffith University Auditorium. Building 40, Level 4. Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport, Queensland (Campus map here)
GETTING THERE
Arriving by air: Both Brisbane airport and Gold Coast airport provide options for travel.
Arriving by train / light rail: TRANSLink provides rail services between Brisbane Airport / Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast. You can then catch the G:link, Gold Coast Light Rail service to the Gold Coast University Hospital station.
Arriving by car: Casual parking is available in G55 on the Griffith University campus. Closer parking is available at the Gold Coast University Hospital.
ACCOMMODATION
Closest: Mantra Sharks (a 10min walk). Book now and receive 15% off the Mantra Daily Rate. Use promo code: CE2024. This discount is only applicable to phone [(07) 5603 3200] or e-mail [[email protected]] bookings.
Alternative: The Gold Coast has a large number of accommodation options along the G:link, Gold Coast Light Rail line. Accommodation might be booked out fast this week due to the school holidays.