2026 Additional Functions

Additional Meetings and Functions 2026

A range of additional meetings and social functions will be held during the conference. ADU forms the central pillar of “Africa Week”, which comprises a full week of satellite events on research, education, infrastructure, sustainable development, capacity building and energy.

This page will be updated as further information about each event becomes available.

TIMINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

All queries contact Angelique Julien

Wednesday 2 September 2026

Welcome Reception

Mas Vino, Pan Pacific Perth

Wednesday
2 September, 2026
From 05:00 pm

Wednesday 2 September, 2026

Uganda High Commission Canberra

Networking Lunch at Africa Down Under

The Uganda High Commission in Canberra invites you to a special networking lunch on the sidelines of Africa Down Under 2026. This gathering will bring together industry leaders, investors, and Uganda’s official delegation to discuss the country’s rich mineral potential and explore new avenues for trade and investment.

📍Venue: Silver Room, Novotel Perth Langley
📅Date: Wednesday, 2nd September 2026
🕘 Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Walk-in attendees are welcome.

For further information, please contact:
📧 canberra@mofa.go.ug | 📞 +61 2 6286 1234

Come and connect, collaborate, and be part of Uganda’s journey towards sustainable mineral development.

Wednesday
2 September, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Thursday 3 September 2026

Africa Down Under Football Cup

Langley Park , Perth

Come and support the football cup with competing teams from Perth’s African Communities

*All welcome

Kick-off 4:00pm

AAMEG Africa Awards Ceremony

Plenary, Pan Pacific Hotel

Further details can be found here.

From 6:30 pm

Friday 4 September 2026

Closing Drinks

Mas Vino, Pan Pacific Perth

2.20pm – 6.00pm

Note

*Free attendance / complimentary registration for all ADU delegates.

Interested in hosting a side event at ADU 2026?

Contact Angelique Julien on (+61) 8 9321 0355 or email angelique@paydirt.com.au.