Australasian Conference 2009

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Venue

The Pre-Conference day, Welcome Event/ICFA 10th Anniversary Party and Conference will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace Adelaide South Australia 5000.

Our End of Conference Celebration will be held at Escobar, 95-97 Gouger Street Adelaide SA 5000
You must pre-book and pre-pay for this event.

7:00pm - 3 course meal and entertainment
10:00pm onwards - cash bar and dancing

Emergency Information

Adelaide Convention Centre Emergency and Evacuation details

Disabled Access

Elevators provide access from the car parks, street level and between all floors. The Adelaide Convention Centre has taken particular care to ensure all signage in the facility is large enough to be read by the visually impaired and their staff are trained to speak clearly when making announcements to public areas. Hearing induction loops can be made available in any location.

Conference Times

31 August

8:30am to 4:00pm Pre Conference Day —Streams 1 & 2, (includes breakfast and lunch)

8:30am to 5:00pm Pre Conference Day —Stream 3, (includes breakfast and lunch)

1 September

7:30am to 6:00pm Conference Day 1

6:30am to 8:30pm 10th Anniversary Welcome Party

2 September

9:00am to 6:00pm Conference Day 2

7:00pm to 10:00pm Celebration Dinner and Dancing at Escobar

Free Tram

Adelaide has a number of free tram services and the "Terrace to Terrace" free tram runs from one side of the city to the other and has stops right outside the Adelaide Convention Centre on North Terrace. Downloadable map and timetable

Bus

The Adelaide Convention Centre North Terrace is well serviced with a number of bus routes running past on North Terrace, including a free bus running throughout the CBD www.transadelaide.com.au

Parking

The Centre operates both the Riverbank and North Terrace car parks, which are open 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. The car parks are situated under the Convention Centre (Riverbank) and beneath the Exhibition Hall. In total, 1250 spaces are available and provide easy access to the Adelaide Convention Centre, Exhibition Hall and Adelaide Plaza.

Early Bird: (enter between 5:30am and 9:30am, exit by 6:30pm. Beyond 6.30pm casual parking charges will apply as below to a maximum of $24.00 for 24 hours inclusive of the early bird parking time.) $15.00

0—0.5 hour: $2.00

0.5—1 hour: $4.00

1—2 hours: $8.00

2—3 hours: $10.00

Then an additional $1.00 for each hour or part thereof to a maximum of $24.00 for 24 hours inclusive of the early bird parking time.

Taxi Services

A taxi rank is positioned immediately in front of the Adelaide Convention Centre on North Terrace.

Additional ranks exist along North Terrace within close proximity. A short taxi trip to the airport takes 15 minutes and costs approximately $12.00

Adelaide Independent Taxi Service Ph: 13 2211
Yellow Cab Co. Ph: 13 2227
Suburban Taxi Ph: 131 008 (6 and 7 seat taxis available)

Venue Entrance

If arriving by bus, taxi or on foot, the Entrance of the Adelaide Convention Centre is North Terrace.

Cloak Room

A complimentary cloakroom facility is available at the Adelaide Convention Centre Customer Relations Desk, and is
serviced by our Customer Relations staff.

Location of Conference Rooms

The 2009 ICFA Conference will be using Hall K for the Trade Exhibition and a networking space; Hall C for our keynote presentations and Hall C and Meeting Rooms 1, 2 and 3 for our Concurrent Sessions. Adelaide Convention Centre has signage outside each room which will indicate the next session.

Conference Secretariat

The Conference Secretariat will be located in Office K, within Hall K (The Trade Exhibition Area). If you have any questions or concerns please make the secretariat your first point of contact.

The mobile phone contact number for the Secretariat is: 0405 323 001

Offsite Conference Secretariat

Last minute bookings and queries can be made to the ICF Administration Office on 02 4340 8871 (that's +61 2 4340 8871 from outside Australia).

Conference Registration Desks

Pre-Conference day registration will be held in the foyer area outside Meeting Rooms 1, 2 and 3

Conference Day 1 registration will be held in Hall K

Visit Office K for Day 2 registrations

Name Badges

You'll notice we've taken a different approach this year with the Conference name tags. Rather than utilising a plastic sleeve for the name tags, this year, the cards have been printed on recycled card with vegetable based ink. We do ask that you wear your name badge at all times during the conference. You may be refused access to sessions if you do not have your name badge.

Delegate Satchels

Your conference satchel will contain:

• materials from our conference sponsors and advertisers
• tickets (if you have booked for the End of Conference Celebration)
• an envelope for your CCEU certificates please ensure you collect your certificate at the end of each session. These cannot be provided after the conference.

Concurrent Sessions

Concurrent Session time slots provide you with a choice between 4 sessions. Attendance at these sessions is not pre-booked, you are free to make your decision on the day.

Dress Code

The Conference dress code is smart casual.

Our end of conference celebration is at Escobar and you're welcome to dress up or dress down

Weather

Adelaide in August has a maximum mean temperature of 16° C (61° F), minimum mean temperature of 8° C (46° F). Adelaide in September has a maximum mean temperature of 19° C (66° F), minimum mean temperature of 9° C (48° F).

Mentor Coaching Sessions

ICF certified coaches have generously donated their time to provide 20-30 minutes, one-to-one coaching sessions at the conference. These are allocated on a "first come first servedd" basis. Please book your time immediately after you register for the conference. We are not able to guarantee that a mentor coaching session will be available.

Catering

Pre-Conference day events includes a stand-up continental breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

Catering for Conference delegates includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on both days of the conference and drinks and canapes on the evening of September 1.

Our End of Conference Celebration requires the pre-purchase of a ticket.

Cafe—Regattas

Open at the Adelaide Convention Centre every day from 8:00am to late evening. Orders are at the cost of the delegate. This cafe provides a great space if you need to catch up on a meeting of two during the conference. If the weather's fine, you'll have both fresh air and a view of the river as well as great coffee and an extensive menu.

Messages

Messages for delegates may be left at the Conference Secretariat at Office K or sent via text message to: 0405 323 001

Mobile Phones and PDA's

We ask that all mobile phones, PDA's and other equipment that may generate noise be switched off prior to entering conference sessions.

Bookstore

Dymocks, Adelaide is our official Conference Bookstore and will be situated within the trade exhibition area in Hall K.

Networking Space

Will be available within the trade exhibition area in Hall K and all catering will be served in this area. We invite you to take advantage of this area for catching up with colleagues and interacting with our trade exhibitors.