Greater Sydney

We’re thrilled to bring Ignite Conference to the Greater Sydney area hosted by the Diocese of Broken Bay

26 - 29 September 2024

Thursday afternoon to Sunday lunchtime

Broken Bay Cathedral Precinct

27 Yardley Ave, Waitara NSW 2077

 
 

2024 Sydney Schedule

Thursday

26th September

4:00pm Registration

6:00pm Opening Party

7:00pm Opening Night Rally

9:15pm Close

Friday

27th September

8:00am Day Registration

9:00am Morning Rally

10:30am Morning Tea

11:00am Keynotes

12:30pm Mass

1:45pm Lunch

3:00pm Workshop Electives

4:00pm Break

4:15pm Workshop Electives

5:15pm Dinner

7:00pm Night Rally

9:15pm Close

Saturday

28th September

7:30am Mass available

8:00am Day Registration

9:00am Morning Rally

11:15am Morning Tea

11:45am Keynotes

1:15pm Lunch

2:30pm Workshop Electives

3:30pm Break

4:00pm Workshop Electives

5:00pm Dinner

7:00pm Night Rally

9:15pm Close

Sunday

29th September

8:00am Day Registration

9:00am Mass

10:15am Brunch

10:45am Keynotes

12:00pm Closing Rally

1:30pm Conference Close

Ignite Kids

Saturday: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Sunday: 10:45am - 1:30pm

Note: Arrive 30min prior to the start time each day.
The Sunday program starts after Mass at 9:00am

Last updated 13/9/24

Schedule subject to change.

Download the Ignite Conference app

Get the most out of Ignite Conference!

  • Carry the conference in your pocket

  • Instant access to speakers, schedule, maps, news, exhibitors and more

  • Create your own profile

  • Personalise your own schedule

Tips for the App

  1. If you already have the app from a previous year, click the settings cog in the top right to refresh or change to this year’s event.

  2. The first time you open the app you’ll create a profile for this year’s event - skip the login and password section and go straight to the New Profile link at the bottom of the screen.

  3. Create your personal schedule by bookmarking the sessions you are going to (if you’re in Ignite High, choose the ones for your grade). This will also make it easier to find your workshop rooms when the time comes!

  4. Creating a profile also enables you to interact, comment and rate sessions, take notes in your fave talks, get the latest news each day, and more…

  5. Make sure you go to MY SELECTED SESSIONS in the app and click on Account Settings to upload your profile pic!

Have a question or need help with the app? Email us at info@igniteconference.com.au.

Meals

Catering - Friday to Sunday

Ignite Conference is a catered conference (Friday to Sunday). To enable smooth catering processes, you will choose your menu type during registration.  An indicative menu is provided below. All meals are nut and shellfish free.

Updated 17/9/24

Food Trucks - Thursday

Dinner isn’t provided on Thursday night, but we will have a number of food trucks onsite to purchase from during the Registration and Festival time.

Coffee & Snacks

A coffee van and canteen will be onsite throughout the event.

BYO Meals Option

Those with particularly sensitive dietary needs or who would feel more comfortable providing their own food can choose the ‘No Meals’ option during registration.

Those who choose this option will receive a voucher that can be used at the IY store during the conference or our online store during September-October.  Full time delegates (adult/high) will receive a $50 voucher.  Part-time delegates (eg day/weekend) will receive a voucher appropriate to their registration.

NB. The ‘no meals’ option does not apply to Ignite Kids, as they already have a simpler menu.  Please contact us if your child has particularly sensitive needs, and if a parent will be present at the conference to provide any required meals.

Nut Free Venue

Please note that it is a nut-free venue. If you are bringing meals or snacks onsite, please ensure they do not contain nuts.

Transport

Parking

All delegates are recommended to use the parking on the basketball courts at Yardley Ave. Entry to the basketball court is via a loop around parish buildings. Carpark ushers will be onsite during peak times to direct you.

Maps reference: 27 Yardley Ave, Waitara

Please follow directions from our volunteer parking ushers.

Parking in the area can be a challenge and our attendants will be working hard and keeping a big smile on their face. We recommend car-pooling where possible.

Please do not use the carpark that surrounds the Cathedral and Centacare buildings. Even if you see bays available, these are needed for others using these buildings.

Drop Off Zones

Limited short term drop off/pick up is available at the end of Yardley Ave. for all delegates, including Ignite Kids.

[Please note, the drop off zone at the front of St Leo’s College at Woolcott Ave may not be available due to roadworks this week.]

Please contact us to discuss coach parking if required.

Public Transport

Train:

Waitara train station is approx 400 metres from the venue. When exiting the station, walk down Yardley Ave and the entrance to the conference is at the end of the cul-de-sac.

Bus:

Bus routes 587, 588 and 589, use the Yardley Ave bus stop..