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Our Supporters With huge gratitude to our supporters, without whom this weekend would not be possible! Thank you! Destination Gold Coast We acknowledge the support of Destination Gold Coast in providing imagery and collateral. InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort We wish to thank Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort for their continued support with Skål membership and event bidding. Con-x-ion Con-x-ion offering transfers to venues across SE Queensland and supporting us with discounted Skål member rates GoWide Studios Thank you for providing skilled video and photographic coverage of our events

Accommodation The beautiful InterContinental Sanctuary Cove is our Headquarter Hotel and will be the host for all our Assembly events. Nestled amidst award-winning golf courses, a world-class marina, and the Gold Coast’s action-packed theme parks, you’ll find a true haven at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. This luxury resort reflects the grand architecture of a Queensland estate, and is home to families of grazing kangaroos, a show-stopping one-acre lagoon pool, lush garden landscapes, and 251 refurbished guest rooms and suites. The following special SKAL rates are available until 10 February (all prices are AUD): $309 per night per room including one breakfast $346 per night per room including two breakfasts Please CLICK HERE to access our special Skål rate through the hotel website.

SKÄL INTERNATIONAL GOLD COAST WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE OUR SUPPORTERS InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

Pre-Assembly Local Event Skål Gold Coast Sunset Drinks & Canapes Thursday 12 March 5.30pm - 7pm Pablito's 39d Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove (walk down steps from InterContinental) $65.00 per person includes 90 minutes of drinks and canapés Book early - limited space due to venue size Book here

DAY ONE - FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2026 ASSEMBLY DELEGATE REGISTRATION 2pm - 4pm Cove Restaurant, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort Registration for the Assembly is mandatory and will take place during the Networking Expo in the Cove Restaurant. Members of our Gold Coast Committee and our volunteers from TAFE will assist you in picking up your Delegate Lanyard and Goodie Bag. Please wear your lanyard during the Expo AND to the Welcome Reception Friday night. NETWORKING EXPO and TOURISM PANEL 2pm - 4pm Cove Restaurant, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort Meet and greet with industry suppliers, agents, operators, students and more. We encourage you to connect with as many people as possible – but you are welcome to pop in anytime from 2pm – 4.00pm. **Exhibitors will receive information related to bump in and out – if you have any questions, please contact secretarygoldcoast@skal.org.au An engaging tourism panel with local industry experts will take place in the same room as the Expo. WELCOME RECEPTION 6pm - 8pm Lagoon Beach Club, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort Canapes and Drinks served Plenty of time to mingle and network with new and old friends ASSEMBLY MEETING 8.30am - 4pm The Grange, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort Arrive by 8.15am sharp for tea and coffee and a sharp 8.30am start. Morning tea break will be around 10.30am, and lunch will be served around 12.30pm. The afternoon session is expected to finish by 4pm. PAST PRESIDENTS’ SHOUT 4pm - 5pm Verandah Restaurant and Bar, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort After our Assembly, our National Executive team invites us all for a drink on them! Enjoy a casual drink before heading off to get ready for our gala dinner. GALA DINNER 6.30pm - 11.15pm The Grange, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort Canapes followed by 3 course formal sit-down dinner, 5 hour drinks package. Plenty of entertainment and lots of dancing Black Tie dress code. WIND UP BRUNCH 10.30am - 12.30pm Bistro 19 – 5 Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove (a short walk from InterContinental Resort) A relaxed brunch to cap off our weekend. Food and drink available, pay as you go. See the menu DAY TWO - SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026 DAY THREE - SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2026 Go to Registration Page

WELCOME RECEPTION Friday 13 March 6pm to 8pm Lagoon Beach Club at the InterContinental Resort $125 per person Includes 2 hour drinks and canapes package Dress code: Smart Casual Go to Registration page Images Courtesy InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort.

Skål Australia Black Tie Gala Dinner Saturday 14 March 6.30pm to 11.15pm The Grange InterContinental Resort Cost: $200 per person Includes three course meal with drinks and entertainment. Go to Registration Page

Skål Australia National Assembly & Annual General Meeting Saturday 14 March 8:30am to 4pm Go to Registration Page The Grange InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort Full Day Assembly (as Voting Delegate or Non-Voting/Observer) Assembly Registration is for Skål members only At the conclusion of the National Assembly Meeting, delegates are invited to the Verandah Bar for the Past Presidents' Shout from 4pm-5pm

About the Gold Coast HEADQUARTER HOTEL InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort Located at Sanctuary Cove, our HQ Hotel is approximately 51 km from Brisbane Airport and 40 km from Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta). It is 22 km from Surfers Paradise and 45km from Broadbeach, and 14 km from Helensvale Station. AIRPORT TRANSFERS Con-x-ion offers 25% discount to Skalleagues for transfers from Brisbane and Gold Coast Airports, and from Helensvale Station serviced by train from Brisbane Airport. For Con-x-ion bookings go to http://www.con-x-ion.com/Pages/ConferenceTransfers.aspx?pid=Q3CXN and use discount code Code : Q3CXN Taxis (Gold Coasts Cabs phone 132227, and Black and White Cabs 133222) and Uber are also available. DISCOVER, EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF THE GOLD COAST Go to the App Store on your smart phone and download the free Experience Gold Coast app for information, experiences, deals, news and more.

Skål Australia National Assembly & AGM 13 - 15 March 2026 Welcome to the 113th Skål Australia National Assembly and AGM proudly hosted by Skål Australia and Skål Gold Coast. Over the course of 3 days in March, Skål Members from around Australia and Oceania will gather for a productive, fun and full weekend of Conference activities. Use the menu above to make your way around this site for all the details of the Assembly. *Skål Members - please register your attendance for the Assembly through the Registration tab before 16 February. All ticketed events can be booked during registration. Accommodation can be booked at our recommended hotel through this link *Industry colleagues that are non-Skål Members are welcome to join us for our Expo, Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner. Members can book their partners/guests at the same time as registering for themselves. Please register before 16 February.

ASSEMBLY REGISTRATION, NETWORKING EXPO AND TOURISM PANEL 2pm - 4pm Cove Restaurant, Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort Registration for the Assembly is mandatory and will take place during the Networking Expo in the Cove Restaurant. Please go to Cove Cafe, situated on the Ground Floor of the Resort. Members of our Gold Coast Committee and our volunteers from TAFE will assist you in picking up your Delegate Lanyard and Goodie Bag. Please wear your lanyard during the Expo AND to the Welcome Reception Friday night. What to wear: Smart/Business Casual What to bring: Just yourself and a ready-to-network attitude We encourage you to take the opportunity to connect with as many people as possible – but you are welcome to pop in anytime from 2pm – 4.00pm. **Exhibitors will receive information related to bump in and out – if you have any questions, please contact secretarygoldcoast@skal.org.au An engaging tourism panel session will be held in the same room throughout the afternoon. Go to Registration page

Post-Assembly Wind Up Brunch Sunday 15 March 10.30am - 12.30pm Bistro 19 5 Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove, (a short walk from InterContinental Resort.) Enjoy a relaxing brunch to cap off our weekend. Food and drink available, pay as you go. Go to Registration Page