Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception
Sunday 19 September 2010
Rooms: Bayside Auditorium B followed by the Reception in Hall 5

Ceremony 1730 - 1845
Reception 1845 - 2100

Doors open at 1700 for 1730 prompt start

You’ll be disappointed if you miss the Opening Ceremony. The exciting program reflects Australian culture and combines formality with theatre. Enjoy performances from Australia’s most innovative artists with a few surprises along the way.

Following the ceremony, meet up with your colleagues in the Exhibition (Hall 5) for networking opportunities amongst the exhibition stands, as you relax over drinks and canapés.

Admission to the HUPO Welcome Reception is included for all full delegates and registered accompanying people. Additional tickets for this event can be purchased for AUD82.50 using the Online Delegate Registration Form.

Additional tickets: AUD82.50

Meeting of the Minds – special invitation to a unique event hosted by Agilent Technologies

Agilent recognizes the next generation of scientists is key to proteomics research and invites you to attend a special "Meeting of the Minds" cocktail event providing early career scientists the opportunity to meet and mix with today’s proteomics leaders. This is a rare opportunity for you to mingle and talk personally with many of the HUPO keynote speakers and dignitaries in a relaxed and informal manner.

There has been overwhelming support from proteomics leaders around the world who are keen to participate in this event and share their knowledge and experiences.

This "invitation only" complimentary event will be held Monday 20 September in the Bayside Gallery at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre with stunning views over Darling Harbour. Drinks and canapés will be served from 6.00pm - 8.00pm and dress code is smart casual.

Numbers will be limited and registration is essential to attend this event. Please register via the link below. Confirmation and further details regarding the format of the evening will be forwarded to you closer to the date.

Registration Link: http://www.agilent.com/chem/hupoinviteddelegate
Closing date: 6 Sept unless maximum number reached prior to this date.

If you would like further information please feel free to drop Sue an email sue_broughton@agilent.com.

Kind regards

Sue Broughton
On behalf of the Agilent Proteomics Team
And support from the HUPO conference committee

SoAPS Student Dinner
Monday 20 September 2010
2000 – 2230
Venue: Darling Harbour
All places for the dinner have been filled. Please e-mail Trisha Almazi if you would like a place on the reserve list.

SoAPS (Students of Australasian Proteomics Society) is a student society dedicated to proteomic and protein science students which aims to increase communication, broaden the knowledge base and promote and foster collaborations between students. We have organized a fun and relaxed night for the students attending the HUPO 2010 conference. Take this opportunity to network and share ideas with your colleagues and talk to guest speakers. Seats are strictly limited, preference will be given to people who reply early.

"Young Guns" Early Career Researcher Symposium #16
Tuesday 21st September 2010
Room: Bayside Auditorium B, 1630-1800

In an effort to recognise the outstanding quality of research undertaken by HUPO early career researchers, a new HUPO Congress event has been launched this year. Six (6) selected "Young Guns" finalists will present 12 minute oral presentations (with 5 minutes of questions from floor) based upon abstracts received from all Early Career Researchers. Each "Young Gun" will receive an award plaque recognizing their research achievement. For clarity, Early Career Researchers are defined as those who have received their PhDs 5yrs before the Congress (i.e., post September 19th, 2005). "Young Guns" should indicate their intention to apply by ticking the appropriate box during registration. Admission to view the "Young Guns" Symposium session is included for all full registered delegates.

Exhibition Wine and Cheese Spectacular
Tuesday 21 September 2010
1800 - 2000
Venue: Exhibition Hall 5
Inclusive for Full Delegates, Registered Students and Registered Accompanying Persons

Additional tickets: AUD66.00
Don't miss out on an integral feature of the social and scientific program at HUPO 2010. Enjoy Australian wines, cheeses and hospitality whilst exploring the poster presentations and interacting with the array of exhibitors.

Congress Gala Party
Wednesday 22 September 2010
1800 – 2400
Venue: Beautiful Sydney Harbour
Inclusive for Full Delegates, Registered Accompanying Persons

Sure to be the social highlight of the HUPO2010 Congress Social Program is the Congress Gala Party which will see delegates and their guests cruising stunning Sydney Harbour around sunset. Superb entertainment, award winning local Australian cuisine and a selection of elegant world famous Australian wines will be combined with stunning panoramic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, Circular Quay, Fort Denison and other fabulous Sydney icons. Guaranteed to be a night of pure enjoyment and a fitting social climax of the HUPO 2010 Congress.

Proteomics Idol
Thursday 23 September 2010
Room: Bayside Auditorium B, 1330 - 1500

In a new HUPO Congress event, finalists in the Student Poster Awards Competition will compete for prizes in "Proteomics Idol." The best 10 posters selected from the Student posters will be given the opportunity to present short orals (max 3 slides, 5 mins) about the impact of their data in a session to be held in the Bayside Auditorium B. presentations will be followed by a discussion with a prestigious panel of Proteomics Idol judges. Both judges and audience will then vote to decide who becomes the "2010 HUPO Proteomics Idol."

Admission to view the Proteomics Idol session is included for all full registered delegates and should be a lot of fun.