You’re invited to the 2025 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards Gala Dinner

A significant occasion in South Australia’s science calendar, the SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards showcase the critical importance of science, research and innovation to the development of industry and society as a whole.

Join us in celebrating South Australia's finest STEMM professionals.

On Friday 14 November we will celebrate the significant achievements of this year’s finalists and unveil the winners across six categories, including the two new categories Mid-Career STEMM Professional of the Year, and Excellence in Collaborative Innovation.

Also attending will be representatives from across the South Australian STEMM community. The Honourable Dr Susan Close MP and Chief Scientist for South Australia, Professor Craig Simmons.

Please see below all event details.

Event details:

Where: Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Theatre

Corner of Port Road and Adam Street, Hindmarsh SA

When: Friday 14 November 2025

5:00pm – Arrival for pre-dinner drinks
6:00pm – Event formalities begin, all guests to be seated
10:30pm – Event concludes

RSVP: by 9:00am on Friday, 7 November 2025, by completing the registration form.

Dress code: cocktail

Tickets

If purchasing multiple tickets in the same transaction, please ensure all dietary requirements for all individuals are included in your registration.

Each table seats 10 people.

Pricing (including GST + booking fees):

Early Bird (ends Tuesday 30th September, 5:00pm):

Early Bird single - $140
Early Bird table of 10 - $1,100

Regular Pricing (from Tuesday 30th September, 5:01pm):

Regular - $150
Regular table of 10 - $1,200

Parking

Parking is available on site at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre multi-level carpark. To receive complimentary parking, all guests will need to state they are attending the Science Excellence and Innovation Awards upon entering the carpark.

Getting Here - Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

Contact

Should you have any queries, please contact us at DSDCommunications@sa.gov.au.