FAQs

Pharmacy Connect is an annual conference hosted by The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, New South Wales. The event offers a two-and-a-half day education program, trade exhibition, Welcome Reception and a Cocktail Party.

The conference and trade exhibition will be held at be held at Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex Street, Sydney.

Pre-conference workshops will be held on Wednesday 3 September from 2.00pm – 5.30pm.

Conference sessions are held on Thursday 4 & Friday 5 September. Please visit the Program page for session information and times.

The trade exhibition is open from 10.55am – 4.05pm on Thursday 4 September and 9.30am– 2.00pm on Friday 5 September.

There will be 70 trade stands showcasing the latest industry products and services.

Yes, extra tickets to both the Welcome Reception and the Cocktail Party can be purchased online with your registration. Additional Welcome Reception tickets can be purchased for $85 each and additional Cocktail Party tickets for $165 each.

The CPE Allowance provides financial support to assist pharmacists from rural and remote areas to access CPD and Professional Development activities. Click here for more information and find out if you are eligible. The Rural Intern Training Allowance (RITA) provides financial support to assist intern pharmacists from rural and remote areas to attend compulsory intern training program activities. Click here for more information and find out if you are eligible.

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia will be seeking accreditation for conference sessions.  Further details will be available closer to the event.

Babysitting services can be arranged with the hotel concierge.

Yes, there is free wi-fi available in public areas throughout the hotel.

Conference sessions – smart casual or business
Welcome Reception – smart casual or business
Cocktail Party – cocktail attire

The event is being hosted by The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, New South Wales.

The organiser of the event is The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland. Please contact the organiser by emailing events@qldguild.org.au or by calling 07 3831 3788.

Online registrations will be open up to and during the event.

Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Online registration will remain open during the event, meaning you can register on your mobile phone or any other device before arriving onsite.

A confirmation of registration and tax invoice will be issued to your email address on submission of registration. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check your ‘junk’ or ‘spam’ folders or check that the email address you provided when registering is correct. If a confirmation has not been received please contact the Events Division of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland on 07 3831 3788 or email events@qldguild.org.au.

Yes. You can contact the Events Division of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland on 07 3831 3788 or email events@qldguild.org.au to check if your registration has been submitted successfully.

This depends on individual circumstances. Please contact your tax professional to discuss this.

Please refer to the Cancellations and Refunds schedule in the Terms & Conditions for cancellation dates and fees. All cancellations must be made in writing to events@qldguild.org.au. Refunds will be paid within 30 days of the cancellation date. If you would like to transfer your registration to another delegate you may do so at the discretion of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia if the substituted delegate is from the same organisation as you and you have notified The Pharmacy Guild of Australia of the proposed substitution by email prior to 5pm on Tuesday 2 September.

No, your name badge and function tickets will be available for collection from the Registration Desk onsite on arrival at the conference.

Yes. Special rates have been negotiated with the Hyatt Regency Sydney for delegates and exhibitors. Bookings must be made through the Accommodation & Travel page of this website to receive the special rates. Please visit our Accommodation & Travel page for more information on accessing the special rates.

Yes, parking is available directly opposite the hotel at Wilson Parking. For further details visit https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/australia/hyatt-regency-sydney/sydrs/maps-parking-transportation  

Hyatt Regency Sydney is conveniently located within walking distance to Town Hall and Wynyard Train Stations. Both stations are directly linked to Sydney Domestic Airport terminal.

Buses which service the city’s northern, southern, eastern and western suburbs are accessible from nearby bus stops. For information on Sydney bus routes visit http://www.sydneybuses.info/. Sydney CBD also has extensive cycle ways making transportation in and around the city easy.