Second Annual Professional Piercers Conference

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The AUPP Conference welcomes all active professional body piercers, apprentices, counter staff, studio owners and other body piercing industry professionals.

It is packed with educational seminars, networking opportunities, social occasions, and an exposition!

You do not need to be an AUPP Member to attend this event. However, spaces are limited and reserved for body piercing industry professionals only, and proof of recent employment (12 months or less) may be requested.
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
21st – 23rd October
Sleeps until conference

Regular Price: 150 AUD (75 AUD single day)

Member Price: 100 AUD (50 AUD single day)

Registration will close at midnight on Saturday 19/10. All attendees must check into the event on their first day of attendance.

Jasper Hotel – Melbourne 489 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Australasian Presenters

International Presenters


Day 1 – Mon 21/10

  • 9:00am – 11:00am

    Event Check In

    Required check in for all attendees

  • 11:00am – 11:15am

    Event Orientation

    The AUPP 2024 Board of Directors

  • 11:30am – 12:30pm

    History of Piercing in Australia

    Duncan Vann & Bella Van Nes

  • 1:30pm – 2:30pm

    Needles: Introduction & Bevel Theory

    Becky Dill

  • 2:45pm – 3:45pm

    Gender Affirming Piercing Practises

    Rochelle Montagne & Jennifer Shields

  • 4:15pm – 5:15pm

    The Ear As Art

    Rob Hill

  • 5:30pm – 7:00pm

    Asepsis: Clean Up Your Act

    William Campbell & Eden Thomson

Day 2 – Tues 22/10

  • 9:00am – 10:30am

    Fundamentals of Industrial Piercing

    Cale Belford

  • 10:45am – 12:15pm

    Efficient Reprocessing

    Bree Montgomery & Suzanne Hallett

  • 1:45pm – 3:00pm

    Piercing Talk Panel

    Becky Dill, Cale Belford & Rob Hill

  • 3:15pm – 4:15pm

    Making Memes for Fun and Profit

    Adam Pemberton & William Robinson

  • 4:45pm – 5:45pm

    Scratching the Surface

    Rob Hill

  • 6:00pm – 7:00pm

    Musings for the Double Digit Piercer

    Eden Thomson & Suzanne Hallett

Day 3 – Weds 23/10

  • 9:00am – 10:30am

    Doubles, Triples and Beyond

    Cale Belford

  • 11:00am – 12:30pm

    Navigating the Devil’s Highway

    joeltron

  • 1:30pm – 2:30pm

    Mind Over Metal: Staying Sane in the Piercing Game

    Kelly Hampson & Chloe Wilson

  • 2:45pm – 4:15pm

    Piercing the Nipple

    Becky Dill

  • 4:45pm – 5:45pm

    Bedside Manner

    Bree Montgomery & Jessica Evans

  • 6:00pm – 7:00pm

    Piercing Children Without Tears

    William Campbell

Venue

Sleep

Jasper Hotel offers 15% off your accommodation with them during the AUPP Conference.
BOOK HERE TO HAVE THE 15% DISCOUNT AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED

Parking

Short Term – $29.00 per day (Hotel Guests only). Calculated from 11.00am – 12.00pm. Multiple entries and exits are permitted.
Conference – $25.00 per day (Conference guests only). Calculated from 7.00am – 7.00pm. Only one entry and exit are permitted.
No parking ticket is required as the boom gate will raise automatically. Hotel guests are only permitted to use the undercover car park and must park on B3 or B4.
A parking voucher will be issued, which you scan at the boom gate upon exiting.

Jasper Kitchen

Breakfast: 7—11am, Monday to Friday
Brunch: 11am—1pm, Monday to Friday
Weekend Brunch: 7am—1pm, Saturday and Sunday
Coffee and Bar: All day, every day for hotel guests

Jasper Bar

The Jasper Bar is conveniently located at the entrance to the hotel. With happy hour from 4-6pm daily and a delicious snack menu, it is the perfect place to hang out after conference classes.

Features and Policies

The Jasper Hotel offers many amenities. Check out the guest compendium for all the relevant information.

Exposition

Get ready to explore the AUPP’s first ever Exposition! We’re thrilled to host this exciting event as part of our Professional Piercers Conference. Each brand is set to showcase the highest quality products, giving you the perfect opportunity to discover new items and innovations. This is an event you simply cannot afford to miss!

Exhibitors

Anatometal Australia

Clickerino

Goldy Luxe

Hive Displays

Industrial Strength Australia

Neilmed Piercing Aftercare

Neometal

Stiletto Australia

Tsar Jewellery

NorVoch

Expo Open Hours

Monday 21/10 | 9:00am – 12:30pm

Open to AUPP Members

(During this time only AUPP Members will be allowed into the Exposition)

Monday 21/10 | 12:30pm – 6:00pm

Open to All Attendees

Tuesday 22/10 | 9:00am – 6:00pm

Open to All Attendees

Wednesday 23/10 | 9:00am – 4:30pm

Open to All Attendees

Meet & Greet

Monday 21st of October | 9:00am – 11:00am

After checking in at registration you will be able to meet and get to know other conference attendees. A fully catered morning tea, including hot beverages will be provided.

Afterparty

Wednesday 23rd of October | 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Dress to impress and end the week with a bang at the Afterparty. A fully catered banquet will be provided (including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options)

Nearby: Eat

Nearby: Play

Nearby: Admire
 

Introducing: AUPP Piercer Pals

Attending the AUPP Conference alone or looking to meet new people? The Piercer Pals program is the perfect way to connect! You’ll be paired with a small group of fellow attendees, giving you the chance to make new friends and enjoy the event together. Engage in a fun group task, where teamwork and creativity will be key, and compete for a chance for your group to win a $500 (USD) Gorilla Glass voucher. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to enhance your conference experience!

Join the Piercer Pals experience by selecting to be part of the program when purchasing your ticket

Event Sponsors

The AUPP would like to thank its sponsors for contributing to this event.

Event Policies

  • Event information is supplied as is and subject to change and alteration.
  • All attendees must register to participate in the conference.
  • Each attendee must provide valid identification during check-in.
  • The conference strictly prohibits the use, possession, distribution, or promotion of illegal drugs or any controlled substances on the conference premises.
  • Attendees found violating this policy will be immediately reported to local authorities and subject to expulsion from the event.
  • All participants must adhere to the conference’s code of conduct, promoting a respectful and inclusive environment.
  • Harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in immediate expulsion from the event.
  • Conference badges are required to enter all conference activities, including sessions, workshops, and networking events.
  • Badges must be visibly worn at all times within the conference venue.
  • Distribution of materials or promotional items must be confined to the designated areas.
  • Participants must familiarise themselves with the venue’s emergency exits and procedures.
  • The conference organisers and venue shall not be held liable for any loss, injury, or damage to personal property during the event.
  • The conference organisers reserve the right to make changes to the event program, including speakers, sessions, and timings, if necessary.

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Looking forward to seeing you there!