Conference Registration : Terrace Room Foyer, Novotel

Complimentary Bus to ABC Centre : Meet outside the doors of the Novotel

The Insiders Cartoon Exhibition Official Opening : Featuring works by ACA members and Pat Oliphant, the ACA/Insiders Cartoon Exhibition runs from 13 to 30 November at the ABC Studios foyer, Harris Street, Ultimo. Admission is free.

Book signing : ABC Shop (adjacent to ABC Centre) by prominent Australian cartoonists.

Complimentary Bus to Novotel : Meet outside the doors of the ABC Centre

Conference Welcome : ACA President Jules Faber and Conference Moderator Lindsay Foyle

Face-to-Face with The Editors : Find out what the editors think! Sydney newspaper editors join us for a frank look at the future of cartoons, comics and illustration in Australian newspapers

Ward O’Neill : A Career in Profile

Pran Kumar : India’s “Walt Disney” takes you on a brief tour of cartooning... Indian style!

Panel~ A Window on the World - Cartooning in Asia : Rolf Heimann and Jim Bridges on China, Pran Kumar on India

Pat Oliphant : The New York Times calls him "the most influential cartoonist now working". He is an Australian-born political cartooning legend, and he’s back in town with a gold-mine of observations, opinions and advice. A Pulitzer Prize winner and twice a Reuben Award winner, he continues to spark debate and remains a steadfast force in world political thinking. Miss this at your peril.

Walking/Bus to Convention Wharf : Meet outside the doors of the Novotel

Harbour Cruise, Convention Wharf : Welcome aboard the charming MV Sydney Princess for a twilight cruise around breathtaking Sydney Harbour in the company of our guests of honour. This is exclusively for ACA members and their partners - membership has its privileges!

ACA Annual General Meeting : Terrace Room, Novotel, for Financial ACA members only.

Tom Richmond : Direct from the battlefields of Afghanistan, Tom Richmond - Mort Drucker’s heir-apparent and caricature genius in his own right - takes us on a misguided tour of just what it takes to master the art of caricature. This power workshop is simply unmissable.

Walking Bus to Sydney Convention Centre :

Panel - Starting from Scratch : Getting to Grips with New Leadership - After a decade of being able to rely old familiar faces, prominent cartoonists and caricaturists were recently faced with the terrifying prospect of having to relate to a new PM (and new American President). Sure to be enlightening!

Russ Radcliffe : Launching “Best Australian Political Cartoons 2009”

Michael Jantze : International award-winning cartoonist and animator Michael Jantze demonstrates just why he is at the top of the tree, and also explains how to earn a degree in cartooning!

Walking Bus to Stanley Awards : Meet at the front of the Novotel.

Stanley Awards Dinner Registration and Pre-Dinner Canapes and Beverages : Bayside Gallery, Level 1, Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour (Dress – black tie)

25th Stanley Awards Dinner

Winding Down : There’s nothing like knocking over a few pins on a bowling alley to clear the foggy head - and it’s only a short stroll across the walkway to Darling Harbour’s “Harbourside” and Kingpin Bowling Alley.