Date and Venue 
The Australian Resuscitation Council’s 14th International Spark of Life Conference 2025 will be held at the Pullman Melbourne on the Park, Melbourne, VIC, Australia from Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 May 2025. 

For more information on the venue, please visit: www.pullmanonthepark.com.au   

Conference Theme
Engagement, Equity, Effectiveness 

Who will attend?
This conference is designed for all major groups involved in the teaching and practice of resuscitation and emergency services including all clinicians, paramedics, emergency responders, educators, trainers, trainees, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.

Registration Desk 
The registration desk will be in the Level 1 Foyer, Pullman Melbourne on the Park and will be open during the following hours:
Thursday 22 May 2025: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday 23 May 2025: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 24 May 2025: 6:30am - 4:00pm

Name Badges 
Your name badge is essential for entry into scientific sessions. Please collect your conference materials from the registration desk prior to entering the sessions.  

Public Transport  
Melbourne offers free tram rides within the city centre. To use public transport outside of the free tram zone, you need to purchase a Myki card. You can purchase a Myki card from retail outlets displaying the Myki sign, visitor centres and at train stations or click the following link to read how to use the mobile myki: Mobile myki - Public Transport Victoria

Click on the following link to view the Free Tram Zone Map: Melbourne CBD Free Tram Zone  

Parking 
Please refer to the Pullman Melbourne on the Park website below for information on parking and traveling to the venue: www.pullmanonthepark.com.au/location-parking 

Dress
Scientific Sessions: Business attire or smart casual
Welcome Reception: Business attire or smart casual 
Conference Dinner: Lounge suit/ cocktail attire   

Intention to Photograph 
Please be advised that photographs may be taken during the conference and reproduced by the conference organiser. 

These photos may be used for the following purposes: 

• Projection onsite 
• Reporting to the conference online  
• Marketing a future conference, including online and hard copy publications 
• Publishing in RACS and Australian Resuscitation Council publications

Internet Facilities 
Wireless internet will be available throughout the conference. Details will be made available onsite. 

Certificate of Attendance
A Certificate of Attendance will be circulated electronically at the conclusion of the conference. 

Speakers Support Centre 
Presenters are required to provide an electronic PowerPoint copy of their presentation to the Speakers' Support desk at the conference at least two hours prior to the commencement of their session. A technician will be available at the Speakers’ Support desk one hour prior to the commencement of the first session and throughout the conference from Friday 23 May to Saturday 24 May 2025.

Industry Exhibition
The Industry Exhibition will be held in the Level 1 Foyer, Pullman Melbourne on the Park.

Morning Teas, Lunches and Afternoon Teas 
All morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas (where applicable) will be served in the industry exhibition area in the Level 1 Foyer, Pullman Melbourne on the Park, Melbourne.   

Dietary Requirements 
Please note that the venue is responsible for all catering at the conference and Australian Resuscitation Council/RACS does not inspect or control food preparation areas or attempt to monitor ingredients used. You should contact the venue directly for all special dietary requirements during the event, irrespective of whether details have been provided to Australian Resuscitation Council/RACS.   

If Australian Resuscitation Council/ RACS requests information about your dietary requirements for a specific event, Australian Resuscitation Council/ RACS will endeavour to forward the information provided to the venue (time permitting). Australian Resuscitation Council/RACS will not retain information provided for future events, so you must verify your requirements for each event. Even if information is requested or provided, Australian Resuscitation Council/ RACS takes no responsibility for ensuring that the venue acknowledges your dietary requirements or that these requirements can be met.   

In all cases you must verify for yourself that your dietary requirements have been met, and Australian Resuscitation Council/RACS refutes any and all liability for any failure to adequately provide your special dietary requirements or any consequential damage resulting from such failure.  

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