CAIRNS EXTRA

Monday 12 May

Microsoft Advertising's Agency Dinner

Date: Monday 12 May
Time: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Location: Ochre

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Join the Microsoft Advertising leadership team and agency leaders for a unique, locally sourced dinner overlooking Cairns harbour.

Cairns Crocodiles Awards Jury Dinner

Date: Monday 12 May
Time: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm

 

This dinner is an exclusive thank you to the esteemed panel of Cairns Crocodiles Awards jury members.

Tuesday 13 May

VIOOH's Breakfast

Date: Tuesday 13 May
Time: 8.00 am – 10.00 am
Location: Cairns Convention Centre

Sponsored by

Kickstart the conference at VIOOH's onsite breakfeast! It is set to be a morning of thought-provoking content to get you ready for the exciting week ahead.

Quantcast Presents: Hype vs. Reality: Debating the Media Buzz

Date: Tuesday 13 May​
Time: 12.30 pm – 1.45 pm
Location: Cairns Convention Centre

Sponsored by

Join Quantcast for a dynamic lunch panel on day one at Cairns Crocodiles to explore the hype versus reality of CTV's media spend dominance, AI's impact on creative teams, and media consolidation's effect on content diversity, featuring insights from senior industry leaders

ESPN’s Halftime Happy Hour

Date: Tuesday 13 May​
Time: 4.40 pm – 6.00 pm
Location: Hemingway’s Brewery

Sponsored by

After a long day at conference, join ESPN for drinks at the legendary Hemingway's Brewery!

Pinterest's Welcome Party Powered by Ministry of Sound

Date: Tuesday 13 May
Time: 6.00 pm – 11.00 pm
Location: Shuttle buses from Hemingway’s

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Pinterest's Welcome Party is the stuff of legends, and with Ministry of Sound headlining this year, it's set to be an unmissable night of epic vibes and unforgettable beats!

Wednesday 14 May​

Boomtown’s CMO Breakfast

Date: Wednesday 14 May​
Time: 8.00 am – 9.45 am
Location: Crystalbrook Flynn

Sponsored by

Boomtown is hosting senior brand marketers to an exclusive breakfast in Cairns, featuring Bernard Salt AM. Network over great food and insightful discussions.

Meet & Munch – Luncheon with Criteo & Uber Ads

Delivering next-gen advertising with Retail Media

Date: Wednesday 14 May
Time: 12.30 pm – 1.45 pm
Location: Cairns Convention Centre

Sponsored by

Criteo and Uber Ads are teaming up to serve a menu of options to help brands and agencies reach new consumers, stay visible and relevant with them at every stage of their shopping journey, and drive incrementality. Don’t miss out on this exclusive lunch and learn session over food, insights, and best practices!

ESPN’s Halftime Happy Hour !

Date: Wednesday 14 May​
Time: 4.40 pm – 6.00 pm
Location: Hemingway’s Brewery

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Drafts & Dunks, Cold Ones & Clutch Shots —because the best halftime show is one with a drink in hand! 🍺🔥🏀🏈

Rock the casbah with Microsoft Advertising

Date: Wednesday 14 May
Time: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Location: Rocco’s at Crystalbrook Riley

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The hits keep coming on Day 2 with a cocktail party at Rocco hosted by the Microsoft Advertising crew. Get excited for epic views and epic grooves!

Gridlock to growth: overcoming decision paralysis with generative AI

Date: Wednesday 14 May​
Time: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Location: Hemingway’s Brewery

Sponsored by


Why are marketing investment decisions still so hard? An abundance of data should make decision making easier, but when every query comes with a time and resource tax, making data lead decisions can still seem out of reach.

Join Mutinex CEO and Co-Founder Henry Innis, alongside Marketing Scientist Nicky Barton for dinner and a deep dive into exclusive real-world data that shows how brands are using generative AI to drastically reduce the cost of asking questions and making better decisions.

Taboola's Dinner

Date: Wednesday 14 May​
Time: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Location: Salt House

Sponsored by

Taboola is taking over the swish harbour-side Salt House for a VIP dinner with adland's leading lights, offering invaluable networking and more.

Thursday 15 May​

Cairns Hatchlings presented by Yahoo Awards Ceremony

Date: Thursday 15 May​
Time: 4.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Location: Cairns Convention Centre

Sponsored by

The Inaugural Cairns Hatchlings winners, Presented by Yahoo!, will be revealed! Celebrate the emerging leaders around the Asia-Pacific region.

Cairns Crocodiles Awards Ceremony

Date: Thursday 15 May​
Time: 4.45 pm – 6.00 pm
Location: Cairns Convention Centre

Join us in honouring the artists, innovators and strategists who have redefined the boundaries of creative excellence and effectiveness in the APAC market.

Cairns Crocodiles Closing Party

Date: Thursday 15 May​
Time: 5.30 pm – late
Location: Mexicairns

Join us to wrap up the industry's most exciting and inspiring week. Expect a night full of non-stop dancing, tropical beverages, tasty snacks and unique activations.