2023 IBSC Annual Conference
Westlake Boys High School
Auckland, New Zealand
July 5-8
Spouse/Partner Program
Registered spouses and partners are invited to join attendees for the Wednesday, Friday evening, and Saturday conference program. Please register with the conference attendee.
| Wednesday, July 5 | Location | |
| 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Buses depart the conference hotels for the school | |
| 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Registration, School Tour, and Refreshments | |
| 3:30 - 5:30 PM | Opening Plenary Session | |
| 5:30 - 6:00 PM | Buses depart the school for the conference hotels | |
| 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Welcome Reception (5-minute walk from hotels) |
| Thursday, July 6 | Location | |
| 9:00 AM | Buses depart the conference hotel for Waiheke Island via Fullers Ferry |
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| 10:00 AM | Coach transfer from Matiatia Ferry Terminal to Wild On Estate | |
| 10:15 AM | Morning Tea at Wild on Estate | |
| 10:45 AM | Activities among the vines, including clay bird shooting, archery, pétanque |
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| 11:45 AM | Depart by coach for Onetangi Beach | |
| 12:00 noon |
Arrive at Ki Maha Restaurant for lunch |
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| 2:00 PM |
Depart Onetangi and transfer to Mudbrick Vineyard |
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| 2:30 PM | New Zealand wine tasting at Mudbrick | |
| 3:30 PM | Depart for Matiatia Ferry Terminal | |
| 4:00 PM | Ferry to downtown Auckland, arriving around 5:00 PM | |
| Evening on Your Own |
| Friday, July 7 | Location | |
| 8:45 AM | Buses depart the conference hotels for Matakana | |
| 10:15 AM | Arrive Matakana Village and enjoy coffee, river views, and boutique shopping | |
| 11:10 AM | Depart for Morris & James Pottery | |
| 11:30 AM | Morris & James Pottery Tour with time to purchase pottery | |
| 12:10 PM |
Depart for Sculptureum |
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12:15 PM |
Sculptureum Garden walk | |
| 1:15 PM | Lunch at Sculptureum followed by indoor art gallery | |
| 3:00 PM | Coach leaves for Auckland hotels, via Hibiscus Coast, arriving around 4:00 PM | |
| 6:45 - 7:30 PM | Buses depart the conference hotels for the special evening event | |
| 7:00 - 10:00 PM | Special Evening Reception | |
| 9:30 - 10:45 PM | Buses depart the special evening event for the conference hotels |
| Saturday, July 8 | Location | |
| 7:30 - 8:30 AM | Buses depart the conference hotels for the school | |
| 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Workshop Block 6 | |
| 9:30 - 10:00 AM | Break | |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon | Closing Plenary Session | |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Buses depart the school for the conference hotels |