GALA DINNER
to be hosted by Dave O’Neil
Join us for the highlight of the Summit social calendar—the AINDT Gala Dinner.
This elegant evening of fine dining and entertainment celebrates the achievements of the NDT and condition monitoring community. Gather with industry leaders, colleagues and friends to enjoy a night of inspiration, recognition and fun in a stunning setting.
We’ll celebrate the industry and will be inducting new Life Members and presenting the J H Cole and the Tony Sonneveld Meritorious Service Award.
| Date | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Schedule | From 6:30pm |
| Location | Newcastle Town Hall |
| Inclusions | Food and Beverages |
| Dress Code | Cocktail / Lounge Suit |
| Cost | Members - $220 (incl. GST) Non-Members - $260 (incl. GST) |
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Dave O’Neil has been in comedy for over 30 years and is one of Australia’s most recognisable stand up comics, having performed at over 20 Melbourne International Comedy Festivals.
Dave has appeared on numerous Australian television shows including Hughesy, We Have A Problem, Have You Been Paying Attention?, The Project, The Yearly, Agony, Utopia, Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation, The Panel and The Fat. He is probably most well-known for the honour of being the guest with the most appearances on ABC TV’s ever-popular Spicks & Specks. Dave also stars in Kitty Flanagan’s ABC sitcom Fisk playing Bob Stanley, the inept lawyer.
As well as his stand up and television career, Dave is a skilled radio broadcaster and was part of the top-rating Hughesy, Kate and Dave breakfast show for over 4 years on Nova 100, and a regular fill-in host and guest on Chrissie, Sam and Browny, also on Nova 100.