Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
20 – 22 August 2025
#25ADC
Social Program
It's time to get Social!
Welcome Reception
Our Welcome Reception will kick off the social program on Wednesday 20th August in the Exhibition Hall. Take this opportunity to catch up with new and old colleagues and mingle with our sponsors and exhibitors.
Date: Wednesday 20 August
Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Venue: Exhibition Hall, GCCEC
Cost: Included with Full Registration or AU$85 for Day Registrants and/or Guests. Please register via the main registration form.
Gala Dinner
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with bright lights, tropical beats, and the dazzling allure of Miami's nightlife. It's time to slip into your most stylish attire and immerse yourself in the ultimate Miami Vibes. The night will be a sit-down dinner with a dedicated chill out zone for those wanting to relax and converse throughout the evening.
Date: Thursday 21 August
Time: 7:00pm to Midnight
Theme: Miami Vibes
Venue: Arena, GCCEC
Cost: AU$75 for registrants or AU$150 for Guests. Please register via the main registration form.

ADC 5K Fun Run/Walk supported by Novo Nordisk
The ADC 5km Fun Run/Walk supported by Novo Nordisk will occur again this year on Friday 22nd August, as part of our long-standing programme for healthy living and in conjunction with the wrap up of the ADC conference.
Now in its 12th year running, the Fun Run attracts over 300 conference attendees who are keen to demonstrate how an active lifestyle is both fun and healthy and raise awareness of diabetes prevention and management in the community.
Whether you run, walk, or stroll and chat, join the Novo Nordisk team on Friday morning, by registering as an individual/team for this stunning short 5km trail around beautiful Broadbeach.
Kicking off with a group warm-up at 6:30am, the run itself starts at 6:45am.
Following the Fun Run/ Walk see us back at the Novo Nordisk stand to receive your official time, and view action shots of yourself participating!
Add the Fun Run/Walk to your ADC registration, alternatively, join us on the Novo Nordisk stand to register and collect your participation T-shirt.
In line with our sustainability practices, if you already have a T-shirt from previous ADC Fun Runs, we encourage you to please bring this along to wear.
Date: Friday 22 August
Time: Warm up at 6:30am for a 6:45am start. Expected end time 7.30am
Registration: As part of the online registration form or on the Novo Nordisk stand.
Route Map: See below, or click here for the starting point.


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