Who Should Attend | Register | Registration Fee | Entitlements | Payment of Fees | Cancellation & Refund Policy | Insurance | Social Program | Accommodation

Who should attend?

Researchers and policy makers (Local, State and Federal Government and private sector, academics), with a stake in Local Government research relating to urban research in capital cities and other major regional urban centres.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in Unlocking the Data 2009. As we are preparing to move onsite, we are no longer accepting online registrations. However, you may register when you arrive at the conference.  To accelerate the onsite registration process, please print off and complete a copy of the online form available below.

The staff at the registration desk will then be able to process your registration.  The registration desk is located in the Corryong rooms on level 2 of the Melbourne Convention Centre, corner of Spencer and Flinders St.

Directions to the Corryong rooms:

From the main entrance to the Convention Centre, please follow the signs directing you up the escalators to level 3.  Once on level 3, walk around the large white feature escalators on your left.  Walk straight ahead until a corridor on your right.  Walk down the corridor, all the way to the lifts.  Take the lifts down to level 2.  When you come of the lifts, follow the signs to the registration desk.

If coming from the Convention Centre car park: exit the car park on level 3.  Walk through the Convention Centre, passing the coffee shop on your right and then through glass doors.  Once through the glass doors, take a left down the corridor and walk all the way to the lifts.  Take the lifts down to level 2.  When you come of the lifts, follow the signs to the registration desk.

Registration desk open hours:

Thursday 28 May:          8am - 5pm
Friday 29 May:              8am - 4.45pm

For any registration enquiries until Wednesday 27 May, please call: 02 9265 0890.  Thereafter, please call the registration desk on 03 9235 8605.

REGISTRATION FEE (per delegate)

NOTE: All fees include the 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) and are in AUD.

ENTITLEMENTS

Full Registration (Early Bird and Standard) entitles delegates to the following:

• Attendance at all conference sessions on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May 2009
• Morning and afternoon tea on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May 2009
• Lunch on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May 2009
• Final conference program book and delegate satchel
• Welcome Reception on Wednesday 27 May 2009
• Conference Dinner on Thursday 28 May 2009

PAYMENT OF FEES

NOTE:  Registrations will not be processed or confirmed until payment in full is received.

Payment may be made by cheque or credit card. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners International are the only credit cards accepted at the Conference. Please note that all transactions by credit card will appear on your statement as payment to “The Meeting Planners.”

Cheques should be made payable to Unlocking the Data 2009. Your name and full address should be printed clearly on the back of the cheque. Cheques must be in Australian Dollars.

Please note that when registering online and using the cheque option, payment must be received by 11 May and within 20 days (whichever is sooner) of registering or the registration will be cancelled.

Please note hardcopy registration accompanied by cheque payment will incur AUD 10.00 processing fee.

Both credit card and cheque may be used for payment for online registrations.

You may not pay your fees by direct transfer.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Your registration and payment will be acknowledged via email or post with confirmation of your requirements according to your registration form. Your registration will not be processed or confirmed if payment does not accompany your form.

You will not receive any further publications before the Conference. Your letter of acknowledgment will include any further advice necessary prior to your arrival at the Conference.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Cancellations received in writing at the Conference Office by 1 May 2009 will be accepted and all fees refunded less AUD100.00 administrative fee. Cancellations received after this date cannot be accepted and will not be refunded. However, transfer of your registration to another person is acceptable. The full name and details of the person that will replace you must be advised in writing to the Conference Office prior to the Conference. No refunds will be made for non-attendance at the Conference.

Registration Fees:

• Before 1 May 2009 will incur AUD100.00 cancellation fee.
• After 1 May 2009, there will be no refund.

Social:

• Payments are non-refundable as of 1 May 2009

ENTRANCE TO CONFERENCE

Each member of the Conference will receive a name badge on registration. The badge will be your official pass and must be w or n to obtain entry to all sessions and to social functions.

INSURANCE

Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the Conference and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of your choice. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the conference, or through cancellation of the conference, loss of international/domestic air fares through cancellation for any reason, loss of tour monies through cancellation for any reason including airline or related services strikes within Australia, failure to utilise tours or pre-booked arrangements due to airline delay, Force Majeure or any other reason, medical expenses (including sickness and accident cover), loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. The conference managers cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance. This insurance is to be purchased in your country of origin.

Should you have any specialised group requirements for private touring, transportation or hospitality services other than those organised for the official program, please contact the Conference Managers who would be pleased to assist with arrangements.

It is requested that you advise the Conference Managers of any private/corporate functions that might be planned outside of the official program. The Conference Managers would be pleased to assist with arrangements for any of these events.

SOCIAL PROGRAM

Welcome Reception at Melbourne Town Hall
Date: Wednesday 27 May 2009
Time: 7 pm
Venue: Yarra Room, Melbourne Town Hall, Cnr Swanston St and Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Additional tickets: AUD55.00 per person
Dress code: Business/Lounge Suit

Inclusive in registration fee

Take this opportunity at the start of the conference to catch up with old acquaintances and network with colleagues. Enjoy delicious finger food and refreshing drinks whilst basking in the character and elegance of the Yarra Room, formerly the Council Chamber for the City of Melbourne. Come and experience the grand interiors and aura of Melbourne Town Hall!

Conference Dinner at Melbourne Aquarium
Date: Thursday 28 May 2009
Time: 7 pm
Venue: Fish Bowl Room, Melbourne Aquarium Cnr Flinders St and King St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Additional tickets: AUD125.00 per person
Dress code: Lounge suit

Inclusive in registration fee

Join us for an evening with a splash at Melbourne Aquarium ! Relax and enjoy a three-course dinner with colleagues and friends whilst taking in the stunning floor to ceiling Great Barrier Reef coral tank. Dinner guests will also have access to the UV-lit sea jellies room, with many beautiful sea jellies on display.

ACCOMMODATION

Melbourne has a wide range of accommodation options within close proximity of Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre and city attractions.

The Unlocking the Data Conference Managers are pleased to recommend both the Crown Promenade and the Travelodge Southbank for delegates. The Conference Managers have negotiated discounted accommodation rates as outlined below. Please note that all rooms and rates are subject to availability.

4.5 Star - Crown Promenade

10 minutes walk to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

To book accommodation at the Crown Promenade, either book online using the below link or alternatively please contact the hotel and quote ‘Unlocking the Data'

Standard Room AUD190.00 room only, per room, per night

Crown Promenade is located in Melbourne's vibrant Southbank entertainment precinct. Directly linked to the exciting Crown Entertainment Complex by air bridge, Crown Promenade is also close to the Central Business District, the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre and many more of the city's most famous arts and sporting facilities.

Reservation contact details are:

Telephone - 03 9292 6688
Email - reservations@crownpromenade.com.au
Book online – CLICK HERE

3.5 Star Travelodge Southbank

10 minutes walk to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

To book accommodation at the Travelodge Southbank, please contact the hotel and quote ‘Unlocking the Data'

Standard Room $149.00 room only, per room, per night

Travelodge Southbank is ideally positioned for you to experience all that the vibrant Garden city of Melbourne has to offer. You are within easy walking distance to great restaurants and cafés (chargeback facilities available with some restaurants in Southbank), impressive shopping, renowned art galleries and the Crown Casino. Also the MCG, Melbourne Aquarium, Rod Laver Arena, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Melbourne Exhibition Centre are just minutes away.

Reservation contact details:

Telephone: 03 8696 9600
Email: tsbk@travelodge.com.au

For further information please refer to the hotel website
www.travelodge.com.au

Please visit the accommodation map for location

PRIVACY

Australia introduced the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 in 2001. The Conference Managers comply with such legislation which is designed to protect the right of the individual to privacy of their information. Information collected in respect of proposed participation in any aspect of the Conference will be only used for the purposes of planning and conduct of the Conference and may also be provided to the organising body or to organisers of future events. It is also usual to produce a ‘Delegate List' of attendees at the Conference and to include the individual's details in such a list. Consent for publication of the individual's information may be withheld when completing the Registration Form for the Conference. Individuals are also entitled to access the information held by written application to the Conference Managers.