Don’t miss out. Every year the Vernon Parker Oration and ANI Annual Dinner is either a sell-out or close to it.
This year the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AO RAN, will deliver the 2026 Vernon Parker Oration at the ANI’s Annual Dinner on Tuesday, 19 May, Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600.
The 2026 McNeil Prize will be presented during the evening to a recipient who has made an outstanding contribution to the operational capabilities of the Royal Australian Navy.
Bookings are now open via Humanitix for what promises to be an outstanding evening.
Event Details
Date: 19 May 2026
Time: 18:15 for 19:00 start
Venue: National Ballroom Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit BARTON 2600 , ACT
Ticket Prices:
ANI Member – $185
ANI Non Member – $210
Oration Plus Membership – $270
Table for 10 – $1950
Dress: Business suit or equivalent.
For further details contact: ANI Secretariat or Phone: +61 (0) 2 6290 1505.
Bookings close 11 May 2026
