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Do you dream about adventuring to the edge of the world? A place of towering icebergs, breaching whales, penguin colonies, and looming silence. In March 2028, Unconventional Conventions will take Australian dentists and doctors to the last great frontier – Antarctica.
After 9 previous conferences in Antarctica, Unconventional Conventions is well-versed in combining high-quality CPD with an unforgettable Antarctic expedition. UC has chartered the World Voyager expedition ship for your exclusive journey in 2028.
Delegates will move from thought-provoking lectures out to the deck, where whales may surface beside the ship and icebergs drift past in silence. Will you be on that ship or looking at the photos of other people’s trip?
This sounds too good to be true. Is it?
Since 1980, Unconventional Conventions has taken over 7,500 Australian health professionals to extraordinary locations around the world, exploring cultural delights whilst gaining CPD points. With close to half of delegates having travelled on two or more UC conferences, the strongest endorsement comes from the people who choose to return.
Will this contribute to my CPD requirements?
Absolutely. You will receive a certificate that verifies 20 CPD hours, all of which comply with the board’s requirements. The academic program is developed specifically for this conference by UC’s Academic Advisory Committee. Speakers are reputable clinicians in their field, lecturing on topics chosen to reflect its relevance to your practice.
Who goes to these conferences?
If you’re still reading this, it’s you! UC conferences are for adventurers at heart. There will be a wide range of attendees in age, in clinical experience; solo travellers, non-healthcare partners, friends who don’t often get to travel together, and more. It is a colourful mix, perfect for broadening your horizons and enriching your connections.
Why choose this UC conference over a public Antarctica cruise?
Antarctic expeditions naturally include periods of downtime, shaped by travel time, weather, and the logistics of daily landings. UC uses this time to add meaningful CPD lectures, without taking away from the full expedition experience. Also, there will be no random cruise tourist telling you about the time a dentist had a knee on their chest, or asking for veneer advice over dinner.
What if I want to add on extra travel?
For those wanting to make the most of their journey through South America, UC has created 2 optional extensions that will immerse you in the spectacular Patagonia region and experience the unique energy of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. The in-house travel managers can assist you in tailoring the journey of your dreams.
So, who is Unconventional Conventions?
Unconventional Conventions has been running for 46 years, by professionals for professionals. It’s a family business involving Mark Cunich (ex-chartered accountant) and his parents, Margot (GP) and Rod (lawyer). Since Margot and Rod became full-time grey nomads, Mark now runs UC with his wife Tiffany Chen (periodontist). They employ a team of experienced travel agents to provide a seamless experience.
UC conferences are based on a simple idea: busy health professionals shouldn’t have to choose between meaningful education and exceptional travel. A conference can be professionally rewarding, while still allowing you to explore the world.
View the full itinerary and register for the trip of your lifetime!
