14IBMAC Conference, 17-20 February 2008

17-20 February 2008, Swiss-Grand, Bondi Beach, Sydney

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20 minutes has been allocated for each presentation, including questions and discussion. Therefore, please design your presentation to run for no longer than 15 minutes.
Each presentation room will be equipped with a laptop, screen and projector. The laptops will run Microsoft Office 2003. If you are preparing your presentation using a later version of Microsoft Office, please save your file so that it can be opened using Powerpoint 2003.
All Powerpoint files must be loaded in the audiovisual preparation room. This can be done on Sunday 17th February, prior to the welcome reception. If you are not attending this event then please email your presentation in advance to Cherie.Pilgrim@newcastle.edu.au.
Overhead projectors and 35 mm slide projectors will not be provided.
Presenters should complete the attached author biographical details form and present it to the chairman for the session in which you are speaking at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the session.

Complimentary parking is available to those guests who are staying at the Swiss Grand.

For day delegates, parking is $A8.00 per day, with the ticket needing validation at hotel reception upon departure.

Taxi Fares: A number of taxi services operate out of the national/international terminal. The approximate cost of travel to Bondi will be $A35.00-$A40.00.
Airport Shuttle Service: A general service is available between 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. from the national/international airport to the Bondi area and return. The approximate cost is $A12.00 per person. Bookings are required via email on: bondigeorge@hotmail.com or via mobile telephone: 0415 951 463.
Train: Trains are available from the domestic/international terminal to Sydney Central. You will then need to make a connection from Sydney Central to Bondi Junction. From the train station at Bondi Junction you will need to either get a taxi or local bus (no. 380) to the venue. More information can be found at: www.airportlink.com.au or www.131500.info.

Whilst there is no formal partners program we are sure that you will find plenty to do in the Bondi and Sydney area.

The concierge desk at the Swiss Grand is able to provide detailed information on activities in the area and can organise bookings as necessary.