Celebrating 80 years of Alcoholics Anonymous in Australia.
2025 AA National Convention ‘From Pioneers to 80 Years’.
18-21 April 2025 – Sydney Town Hall and Sydney Hilton Hotel.
Sydney AA National Convention with Al-Anon & Alateen Participation.
Join us for the 59th Australian National Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous hosted in Sydney at The Sydney Town Hall & Sydney Hilton Hotel – Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April 2025.
Event Program
The full program will be published March 2025.
Sydney Town Hall: Main Auditorium
Friday 18 April
7pm to 9pm
Opening Ceremony with Al-Anon and Alateen participation, including opening address from convention chairperson.
Saturday 19 April
10am to 11:30am
Australian AA History presentation, celebrating the founding and early members of Alcoholics Anonymous in Australia.
1pm to 2:30pm
Oldtimers meeting, including a celebration of our Australian founding members and all those who have kept the doors of Alcoholics Anonymous open for 80 years!
7pm to 11pm – Hilton Dinner, Dance & Band
With Brown Sugar – Sydney’s best R&B and Soul Band
Sunday 20 April
9am to 10.30am
Spiritual concepts - Australian members sharing their experience of a Higher Power.
2pm to 3:30pm
Speaker meeting - Australian members sharing their experience, strength and hope.
6pm to 10pm – Twilight Harbour Cruise | Special Event
Set sail on the spacious Jerry Bailey from 6:00pm to 10:00pm and take in the stunning sights of Sydney Harbour. Mingle with like minded folk, enjoy a live DJ, and savour a delightful menu!
Monday 21 April
10:30am to 12:30pm
Closing ceremony, including handover to the 2026 Host City.
Other Activities
There are many other special interest meetings running at the Sydney Town Hall and the Sydney Hilton including a Big Book workshop over five sessions, six meetings focused on the 12 Steps, and a Walking Tour of Sydney.
The full program and Sydney Hilton events will be published March 2025.
Registration Options
Full Weekend (4 Days): $195
Single Day Tickets: $65
Hilton Dinner, Dance & Band (Brown Sugar – Sydney’s best R&B & Soul Band): $175
Twilight Harbour Cruise: $125pp
AA80 Day Rate: $65/day
Alateen: Free – contact us
Concessional Rate: Full Weekend $165
Concessional Rate: Single Day Tickets $58.50
(Concession card required)
WHEN BOOKING ACCOMMODATION, USE OUR CODE FOR SPECIAL RATES AT THE HILTON HOTEL.
GROUP CODE: GGESE
Accomodation & Transport
Download our accomodation and transport guide to help plan your trip to Sydney to join us at this wonderful event.
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Limited Edition Leather Bound AA80 Big Book
$165 AUD
Commemorative Red Leather-Bound Second Australian Big Book for the 80th Anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous in Australia.
Limited to 350 copies. Hand numbered.
PICK UP ONLY | PRE ORDER NOW
Purchase limit of 3 per person.
Collect your special edition commemorative Big Book from the AA80 National Convention, 18-21 April 2025, Sydney NSW.
Commissioned and printed by the General Service Board of Alcoholics Anonymous Australia.
The Location.
We’ve secured the luxurious Hilton Hotel and the iconic Town Hall for this monumental event, and the excitement is already building. More information will be released soon. Join us for the 59th Australian National Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Read about the history of AA in Australia.
Read our AA80 Blog “The Preamble” for articles, stories and the amazing history of Alcoholics Anonymous in Australia.
Donate to AA80
The AA80 Host Planning Committee needs the support of the Australian AA fellowship to help kickstart our fundraising for what is going to be a huge AA80 National Convention. We are asking CSOs, areas, groups, and individual members to donate to the AA80 Host Planning Committee.
Please donate funds to:
The General Service Board of AA
BSB: 012395
Acct: 337331278
Interested in volunteering?
The AA80 committee is always looking for volunteers to contribute to the convention. Get in touch if you’d like to volunteer and do some service!