Upcoming events
Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEST (tours at 5:45 PM and 6:00 PM)
Venues:
Queensland Communications Museum | 3 Oriel Road | Clayfield
Followed by Hamilton Hotel | 442 Kingsford Smith Drive | Hamilton
Parking:
Free carpark and road parking at QCM
Free carpark at Hamilton Hotel
Don’t miss our final Night at the Museum. This IAA Convergent Brisbane social celebrating 15 years of QLD-IX. The evening starts at the Queensland Communications Museum (formerly Telstra Museum), where we’ll step back through the history of communication and explore the technologies that paved the way for today’s internet.
Guest will join one of two guided tours, starting at 5:45 PM and 6:00 PM, with plenty of time for good conversation along the way.
After the museum visit, we’ll continue the evening just a quick five-minute drive away at the Hamilton Hotel for relaxed networking, drinks, light refreshments, and a proper catch-up with industry peers.
As with all IAA Convergent events, the focus is on connection. Bringing people together to share ideas, experiences, and perspectives as we continue shaping the future of the internet.
Event highlights
- A guided tour of the Queensland Communications Museum
- Insights into the history and evolution of communication technologies
- Informal networking with industry peers at the Hamilton Hotel
Spots are limited and registrations are now open. Secure your place via the IAA Member Portal.
By RSVPing for this event, you agree to comply with IAA’s Code of Conduct – Events.
Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEST
Venue: National Communications Museum | 375 Burwood Rd | Hawthorn
Parking: Hawthorn Town Hall Carpark (opposite Museum), free for two hours and after 6pm.
Join us for our second Night at the Museum event. This special IAA Convergent Melbourne social is celebrating 15 years of VIC-IX. This milestone with be marked at the National Communication Museum, where we’ll explore the stories, technology, and milestones that have shaped how we communicate, from early telephony to today’s digital networks.
Enjoy a guided museum tour, great conversation, and the company of industry peers, with two tour options available (6:00 PM and 7:15 PM). Drinks and light refreshments will be available throughout the evening as we catch up on your news in a relaxed setting.
As with all IAA Convergent events, the focus is on connection. Sharing ideas, perspectives, and experiences that help strengthen our industry and the internet we rely on every day.
Event highlights
- A guided tour of the Australian National Communications Museum
- Insights into the evolution of communication technologies and networks
- Networking and conversation with industry peers in a unique setting
Spots are limited and registrations are now open. Secure your place via the IAA Member Portal.
By RSVPing for this event, you agree to comply with IAA’s Code of Conduct – Events.
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEDT
Venue: NBN Discovery Centre | 100 Mount Street | North Sydney
Tour times: Tours will commence at 6:00pm and 7:30pm
This year’s IAA Convergent series theme is Night at the Museum. Opening night is Sydney, with an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at the nbn Discovery Centre, just a five minute walk from North Sydney Station. We’re excited to bring you this event in partnership with NBN Co.
This special evening will take you inside the technology, infrastructure, and stories that keep Australia connected. Explore how the internet works behind the scenes, while enjoying great conversation with fellow industry peers over drinks and light refreshments in a truly unique setting.
As always, IAA Convergent events are about connection – sharing ideas, experiences, and perspectives as we continue building a stronger, more resilient internet together.
Event highlights
- A tour of the nbn Discovery Centre
- Insights into the technology and infrastructure powering Australia’s internet
- Networking and conversation with industry peers in an exclusive environment
Spots are limited and registrations are now open. Secure your place via the IAA Member Portal.
By RSVPing for this event, you agree to comply with IAA’s Code of Conduct – Events.
Past events
Attention IAA Members! Please save the date for IAA’s Annual General Meeting
Date:
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Time:
Perth 10:30am AWST
Darwin 12:00pm ACST
Brisbane 12:30pm AEST
Adelaide 1:00pm ACDT
Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart 1:30pm AEDT
Location:
Via Zoom
We will share the official notifications, nominations, reports, and registrations soon.
We hope you can join us!
Registrations are now open for our End of Year Events 2025!
We’re wrapping up the year with something a little different: a bowling Tournament of Peers. Held across Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide, which exchange will knock down the competition to become IAA’s bowling champions?
We invite you to an evening of tenpin bowling, good food, and great company. Whether you’re in it for the strikes or just here to give it a go, this event is for everyone. It’s all about connection and a bit of fun to close out the year.
Each event will feature casual team bowling, prizes, and scores that feed into a national leaderboard.
Bragging rights are on the line for your local IX.
Registrations now open!
Perth – IAA End of Year Event
Date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm AWST
Venue: Strike Perth | Forrest Chase | Level 1 | Shop 26 | 401 Wellington Street | Perth
Melbourne – IAA End of Year Event
Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm AEDT
Venue: Strike Melbourne Central | Shop 305 | Level 3 | 211 La Trobe Street | Melbourne
Sydney – IAA End of Year Event
Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm AEDT
Venue: Strike Darling Harbour | King Street Wharf | 22 The Promenade | Sydney
Adelaide – IAA End of Year Event
Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm ACDT
Venue: Strike Rundle Place | Level 1 | 77–91 Rundle Mall | Adelaide
Brisbane – IAA End of Year Event
Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm AEST
Venue: Strike Brisbane City | Level 1 | Wintergarden | Queen Street | Brisbane
By RSVPing for this event, you are agreeing to comply with IAA’s Code of Conduct – Events.
Date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm AWST
Venue: Strike Perth | Forrest Chase | Level 1 | Shop 26 | 401 Wellington Street | Perth
We’re wrapping up 2025 with a whole lot of laughs, a few strikes, and a touch of friendly competition. IAA Members and their guests are invited to join us at Strike Perth for an evening of bowling, conversation and celebration as we mark the end of another big year.
This year, we’re hosting the Tournament of Peers: a national bowl-off for ultimate bragging rights. Which exchange will top the national leaderboard? Come along and represent WA-IX as we go head-to-head with our peers across the country.
Bring your spin, swagger, or spectacular gutter balls. All levels welcome for a night of great company, drinks and something tasty to keep you going between turns. Whether you’re a regular on the lanes or just there to enjoy the night, it’s all about connection and community.
Registrations are now open on the IAA Member Portal for our Members and their guests:
There's still time to contribute to our time capsule
As part of our 30 Years of Peers celebrations, we’re calling on YOU – our network engineers, internet pioneers, and tech enthusiasts! Bring along your tech relics, or messages for the future to our 30 Years of Peer event in your city.
What to Contribute?
We’re looking for small items that will help capture the spirit of who we are today and the legacy we’re building for the future.
* A piece of hardware or internet gear that tells a story
* Some company merch that will evoke nostalgia
* Photos from team events or handwritten notes predicting the future
Don’t miss your chance to leave your mark. Join us and make history!
Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm AEDT
Venue: Strike Melbourne Central | Shop 305 | Level 3 | 211 La Trobe Street | Melbourne
It’s the end-of-year wrap you’ve been waiting for: the IAA Big Bowl-Out is coming to your city! Join fellow Members and guests at Strike Melbourne Central for a night of good vibes and great times.
This year, we’re hosting the Tournament of Peers: a national bowl-off for ultimate bragging rights. Which exchange will top the national leaderboard? Come along and represent VIC-IX as we go head-to-head with our peers across the country.
Bring your spin, swagger, or spectacular gutter balls. All levels welcome for a night of great company, drinks and something tasty to keep you going between turns. Whether you’re a regular on the lanes or just there to enjoy the night, it’s all about connection and community.
Registrations are now open on the IAA Member Portal for our Members and their guests:
There's still time to contribute to our time capsule
As part of our 30 Years of Peers celebrations, we’re calling on YOU – our network engineers, internet pioneers, and tech enthusiasts! Bring along your tech relics, or messages for the future to our 30 Years of Peer event in your city.
What to Contribute?
We’re looking for small items that will help capture the spirit of who we are today and the legacy we’re building for the future.
* A piece of hardware or internet gear that tells a story
* Some company merch that will evoke nostalgia
* Photos from team events or handwritten notes predicting the future
Don’t miss your chance to leave your mark. Join us and make history!
Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm AEDT
Venue: Strike Darling Harbour | King Street Wharf | 22 The Promenade | Sydney
Join us for the IAA End of Year Big Bowl-Out as we take over Strike Bowling Darling Harbour for an evening of friendly competition and good cheer.
This year, we’re hosting the Tournament of Peers: a national bowl-off for ultimate bragging rights. Which exchange will top the national leaderboard? Come along and represent NSW-IX as we go head-to-head with our peers across the country.
Bring your spin, swagger, or spectacular gutter balls. All levels welcome for a night of great company, drinks and something tasty to keep you going between turns. Whether you’re a regular on the lanes or just there to enjoy the night, it’s all about connection and community.
Registrations are now open on the IAA Member Portal for our Members and their guests:
There's still time to contribute to our time capsule
As part of our 30 Years of Peers celebrations, we’re calling on YOU – our network engineers, internet pioneers, and tech enthusiasts! Bring along your tech relics, or messages for the future to our 30 Years of Peer event in your city.
What to Contribute?
We’re looking for small items that will help capture the spirit of who we are today and the legacy we’re building for the future.
* A piece of hardware or internet gear that tells a story
* Some company merch that will evoke nostalgia
* Photos from team events or handwritten notes predicting the future
Don’t miss your chance to leave your mark. Join us and make history!
Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm ACDT
Venue: Strike Rundle Place | Level 1 | 77–91 Rundle Mall | Adelaide
Game on Adelaide! IAA Members and their guests are invited to our end-of-year celebration at Strike Rundle Place for the IAA End of Year Big Bowl-Out.
This year, we’re hosting the Tournament of Peers: a national bowl-off for ultimate bragging rights. Which exchange will top the national leaderboard? Come along and represent SA-IX as we go head-to-head with our peers across the country.
Bring your spin, swagger, or spectacular gutter balls. All levels welcome for a night of great company, drinks and something tasty to keep you going between turns. Whether you’re a regular on the lanes or just there to enjoy the night, it’s all about connection and community.
Registrations are now open on the IAA Member Portal for our Members and their guests:
There's still time to contribute to our time capsule
As part of our 30 Years of Peers celebrations, we’re calling on YOU – our network engineers, internet pioneers, and tech enthusiasts! Bring along your tech relics, or messages for the future to our 30 Years of Peer event in your city.
What to Contribute?
We’re looking for small items that will help capture the spirit of who we are today and the legacy we’re building for the future.
* A piece of hardware or internet gear that tells a story
* Some company merch that will evoke nostalgia
* Photos from team events or handwritten notes predicting the future
Don’t miss your chance to leave your mark. Join us and make history!