Greater Sydney
We’re thrilled to bring Ignite Conference to the Greater Sydney area hosted by the Diocese of Broken Bay
10 - 13 July 2025
Thursday afternoon to Sunday lunchtime
Broken Bay Cathedral Precinct
27 Yardley Ave, Waitara NSW 2077
2025 Sydney Schedule
Thursday
10th July
4:00pm Registration
6:00pm Opening Party
6:30pm Opening Night Rally
8:15pm Close
Friday
11th July
8:00am Day Registration
9:00am Morning Rally
10:30am Morning Tea
11:00am Keynotes
12:15pm Mass
1:30pm Lunch
2:45pm Workshop Electives
3:45pm Break
4:00pm Workshop Electives
5:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Night Rally
8:45pm Close
Saturday
12th July
7:30am Mass available
8:00am Day Registration
9:00am Morning Rally
11:15am Morning Tea
11:45am Keynotes
12:45pm Lunch
2:00pm Workshop Electives
3:00pm Break
3:30pm Workshop Electives
4:30pm Dinner
6:00pm Night Rally
8:15pm Close
Sunday
13th July
8:00am Day Registration
9:00am Mass
10:15am Brunch
10:45am Keynotes
12:00pm Closing Rally
1:30pm Conference Close
Ignite Kids
Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 12:45pm
Sunday: 10:45am - 1:30pm
Note: Arrive 30min prior to the start time each day.
The Sunday program starts after Mass at 9:00amLast updated 04/02/25
Schedule subject to change.
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..