Key Dates
6 May 2008
Notification of Acceptances
26 May 2008
Early Registration Cut-off Date
9 June 2008
Late breaking Abstract Submission Date
2 July 2008
Pre & Post Congress Tours
2 July 2008
Social Program Bookings
2 July 2008
Congress Day Tours
9 July 2008
Accommodation Bookings
9 July 2008
Accommodation Deposit deadline
Friday 1st August 2008
Online and hard copy registrations will close midday
9-10 August 2008
Postgraduate Weekend Courses
10-14 August 2008
Congress Opens
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Registration and Tour Desk Opening Times
We encourage all delegates to visit the desk to pick-up their name badges prior to the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception on Sunday evening.
The Congress Registration Desk and Tours Desk will be located in the Promenade Foyer on the Ground Level.
| Saturday 9 August | 07:00 – 17:30 |
| Sunday 10 August | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Monday 11 August | 07:00 – 18:00 |
| Tuesday 12 August | 07:00 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday 13 August | 07:00 – 18:00 |
| Thursday 14 August | 07:00 – 17:00 |
If you have not paid for your registration, you will be directed to the Cashier to make payment. All outstanding accounts must be settled upon registering for the Congress.
Speakers Preparation Room
The Speakers’ preparation room will be located in room Bayside 109. The operation hours are as follows:
| Saturday 9 August | 07:00 – 17:30 |
| Sunday 10 August | 07:00 – 17:00 |
| Monday 11 August | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| Tuesday 12 August | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday 13 August | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| Thursday 14 August | 07:00 – 17:00 |
Abstracts
Abstract books will be available for collection at the congress. Abstracts will also be available on CD. The CD can be collected at the Roche Exhibition stand. Abstracts will be listed on the website during the congress.
Name Badges
All delegates will receive a name badge upon registration. This badge is the official pass and must be worn to obtain entry to all congress sessions and associated activities.
Dress
Smart casual attire is appropriate for all congress sessions.
Parking
The Exhibition Centre car park is conveniently located off Darling Drive, underneath the Centre's five exhibition halls. The car park has direct access to the venue and the many attractions and facilities available in Darling Harbour.
Car park opening hours:
Monday to Thursday - 6am to 1am the next day
Friday - open from 6am (24 hours)
Saturday - open 24 hours
Sunday - closes at 1am Monday morning
Rates
Day Rates for all vehicles are:
0-1 hours = $8.00
1-2 hours = $15.00
2-4 hours = $21.00
4-5 hours = $25.00
5+ hours = $27.00
Evening Rates for all vehicles are:
0-1 hours = $7.00
1-2 hours = $13.00
2+ hours = $18.00
Evening Rates apply for entry after 5pm and exit before 9am the following day.
Automatic pay stations are located throughout the car park, with a central pay station in the area under Hall 5. Payment is made at these stations prior to exiting the car park. Prepayment is also available.
Please note that the ceiling height of the Exhibition Centre car park is 1.8 metres.
For any enquiries please telephone +61 2 9282 5000.
Post Office
The nearest post offices are located at:
183 Harris Street, Pyrmont
44 Market Street, Sydney
Shop 10, 48 World Square Shopping Centre, 644 George Street, Sydney
Banking Facilities
The nearest banking facilities to the congress venue are:
St George
699 George Street
Haymarket NSW 2000
Phone: + 61 13 33 30
Westpac
44 Market Street (Cnr Clarence)
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: + 61 2 9226 3311 or 13 20 32
ANZ
365 George Street (Cnr King)
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: + 61 13 13 14
665-669 George Street
Haymarket NSW 2000
Phone: + 61 13 13 14
Commonwealth Bank
691-693 George Street
Haymarket NSW 2000
Phone: + 61 2 9211 2133 or + 61 13 22 21
There is an ATM located in Hall 3 foyer opposite Exhibitor Services. Additional ATMs are located within the Harbourside Shopping Centre.
Pharmacy
There is a pharmacy located in Harbourside Shopping Centre.
Public Telephones
Coin and card operated public telephones are available in foyers of Halls 1 and 5 of the
Exhibition Centre. Public telephones are also available in Foyer Ground Level, Convention
Centre Bayside and beside the Parkside Office on Level 1 of Convention Centre Parkside.
Internet Centre
There will be an internet centre available in the exhibition hall for delegates’ to use. The internet centre will operate during the following times:
| Sunday (Welcome Reception) 10 August 2008 | 18:00-20:30 |
| Monday 11 August 2008 | 09:30-16:00 |
| Tuesday 12 August 2008 | 09:30-16:00 |
| Wednesday 13 August 2008 | 09:30-16:00 |
| Thursday 14 August 2008 | 09:30-16:00 |
Delegates will also have access to wireless facilities within certain areas of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Please note plenary and concurrent rooms do have wireless access.
