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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. SUSTAINABILITY The Gold Coast is one of the most biodiverse regions in Australia. Our city is naturally unique, defined by spectacular beaches, hinterland ranges, forests and waterways – a celebration of nature. The Gold Coast is within one of only 36 biodiverse hot spots across the world. Approximately 50.55% of the city's land area is covered in native vegetation. We are working towards achieving a target of 51%. Over 12,600 hectares of the Gold Coast's coastal wetlands and islands are Ramsar-listed wetlands of international significance. The Springbrook and Lamington plateaus form part of the Border Ranges group with 4524.8 hectares of World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforests in the city, protecting areas of extremely high species diversity. We have 52 kilometres of open coastline and famous surfing beaches bordering the Pacific Ocean. Some 480 kilometres of rivers and streams, as well as 774 hectares of lakes, dams and canals, wind their way through the landscape to our ocean beaches. SKAL will endeavour to minimise single-use plastics and reduce paper usage for this National Assembly. Read More

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

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

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 23 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 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Friday13th. 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. An engaging tourism panel session will be held in the same room from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. Details will be provided shortly. Go to Registration page EXHIBITORS & SPONSORSHIPS WHY SPONSOR & EXHIBIT · Engage directly with delegates from Skål clubs across Australia and New Zealand. · Australia has 16 Australian active clubs (covering every capital city and key regional centre) all part of the global Skål network with 12,500+ members, entailing of industry’s Managers and Executives, meet at Local, National, Regional and International levels to do business among friends throughout 294 Skål Clubs along 75 countries. · Build connections with tourism leaders, club presidents, suppliers, and key decision-makers. · Gain exposure through the national and international Skål network and the broader tourism community. Click here for full information