General Information
Meeting Venue
Cairns International Hotel
17 Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
The Satellite Meeting will be held at the renowned Cairns International Hotel which is ideally located in the heart of Cairns and features fabulous harbour and mountain views. The hotel boasts 5 star facilities that will ensure delegates enjoy comfort and quality in a casual yet stylish environment, whilst attending the Meeting
Dress Code
Please note that dress standard for the Meeting will be smart casual.
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 Meeting sessions, social events and associated activities.
Registration and Tours Desk
The Registration and Tours Desk will be located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer on the Ground floor, adjacent to the hotel reception.
Registration desk phone number:
07 4050 2181
Opening times
Friday 15 August 1200–2200
Saturday 16 August 0730–1230, 1730–1930
Sunday 17 August 0800–1100
Speakers Preparation Room
The Speakers’ Preparation Room will be located in room Tully 3, on the ground floor.
Opening hours
Friday 15 August
0900–1500 (before meeting starts)
1800–1830 (during break)
Saturday 16 August
0715-0745 (during breakfast)
1040–1055 (during break)
1205-1300 (during lunch)
1700–1800 (prior to evening session)
Sunday 17 August
0730–0815 (during breakfast)
Timeline for supplying slides for presentations
| Session | Deadline for slide drop off/slide review |
|---|---|
| Plenary Session 1 Friday 15 August 1545–1800 | Friday 15 August before 1300 |
| Keynote Address Friday 15 August 1830–1930 | Friday 15 August before 1300 |
| Debate Friday 15 August 2100–2200 | (if slides are being used) Friday 15 August before 1500 |
| Plenary Session 2 Saturday 16 August 0830–0940 | Friday 15 August before 1500 |
| Concurrent Sessions (CAN/ABO-i) Saturday 16 August 0940 – 111 | Friday 15 August before 1500 |
| Plenary Session 3 Saturday 16 August 1115–1245 | Friday 15 August before 1500 |
| Workshops Saturday 16 August 1800–1930 | (if slides are being used) Please bring slides to your workshop venue 20 minutes prior to the workshop starting |
| Plenary Session 4 Sunday 17 August 0830–1045 | Saturday 16 August before 1300 |
About Cairns
Cairns: your gateway to discovering the magic of Australia’s true tropics. From Cairns, you can swim among the bright colourful fish and coral in the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, escape to a private tropical island, walk through some of the oldest rainforests on the planet and discover adventure in the diverse environments that make up wonderful Tropical North Queensland. It’s the ultimate destination to enjoy spectacular natural beauty at its absolute best, and to find fun, adventure or relaxation.
In August we can expect temperatures of around 26°C during the day and 17°C in the evening, with humidity of approximately 71%.
Cairns features domestic and international airports so access from around the world is simple. To find out which airlines fly to Cairns please read below.
About Australia
Australia is a vast country of nearly three million square kilometres, stretching from the tip of tropical Cape York Peninsula in the Coral Sea down to the cold wilderness at South East Cape in Tasmania; from the beautiful beaches and semi-tropical forests of Cape Byron to the arid Steep Point in Western Australia by the Indian Ocean. Most Australians live on the coastline of Australia, between the forests and the beaches, where the climate is warm in the summer and temperate in the winters. In the interior Australia is a vast desert, home to the ‘Red Centre’ and some of the most dramatic and barren country on Earth.
Australia became known as the ‘lucky country’ during the twentieth century owing to its seemingly endless supply of natural resources including iron ore, copper, gold and natural gas together with cattle and sheep that were so numerous that people said Australia moved forward “on the sheep’s back”! The excellent educational opportunities in Australia have ensured Australia’s success in scientific and cultural achievements, boasting Nobel Prize winners, Booker Prize winners, Academy Award recipients and everything in between.
The accommodating weather and striking landscapes have made Australia a favourite destination for international and domestic holiday-makers, ensuring Australia’s tourism industry is a vital part of the local economy. The fine weather and high standard of living is also responsible for Australia’s love affair with sports of all kinds.
If you have never visited Australia this meeting provides you with the perfect opportunity. Be sure to set aside time to experience some of our wonderful country. From the magic of the city of Sydney and its Opera House and Harbour Bridge, to the spiritual heartland of native Australia at Uluru and the Olgas in the ‘Red Centre’. From the Tuscan-like hills and vineyards of Victoria to the cultural, entertainment and gastronomic capital of Melbourne. From the breathtaking beauty of the wilds of Kakadu in the north, to the pristine white sands of the surf beaches of the central and northern coasts of Australia, the Whitsunday Islands and the famous Great Barrier Reef. There is too much of Australia to enjoy on a single visit so we encourage you to start your love affair with our country now!
Travel Information
Flying to Cairns is easy and there are many international and domestic flights coming in and out. These include the following:
International Carriers
- Air New Zealand www.airnz.com.au
- Air Niugini www.airniugini.com.pg
- Cathy Pacific www.cathypacific.com
- Japan Airlines www.jal.com
- Continental Airlines www.continental.com
- Qantas www.qantas.com.au
Domestic Carriers
- Virgin Blue www.virginblue.com
- Jetstar www.jetstar.com
- Qantas www.qantas.com.au
Local Travel
Cairns Airport to meeting venue (City):
Taxi: The Meeting venue is approx 8 kilometres from both terminals (approximately 10 minutes drive). An average taxi cab fare is AUD $20.00.
Bus: Australia Coach operates an airport shuttle bus service to hotels and the city centre.
Shuttles pick up immediately in front of the arrivals area at both domestic and international terminals and operate an information desk within the terminal
Visa Information
(international only)
With the exception of New Zealand citizens travelling on New Zealand passports, all foreign nationals must obtain a Visa/ETA before travelling to Australia. (New Zealand citizens are issued with a Visa on arrival in Australia.)
For information about Visa applications to enter Australia, please visit www.immi.gov.au/visitors.
PLEASE NOTE THAT VISA APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 4-6 WEEKS PRIOR TO DATE OF TRAVEL AND IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DELEGATE TO ARRANGE AN APPROPRIATE VISA. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS TIME FRAME MAY RESULT IN A VISA NOT BEING GRANTED FOR THE MEETING.
Insurance
Delegates are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. Registration fees do not provide any such insurance coverage. The organising committee and the meeting organisers accepts no responsibility for any loss in this regard.
Meeting Office
The Meeting Planners
91–97 Islington Street
Collingwood, Victoria 3066
Australia
Phone: + 61 3 9417 0888
Facsimile: + 61 3 9417 0899
Email: canincairns@meetingplanners.com.au