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What are the dates of the Conference?
How much does it cost to attend the Conference?
Who will be speaking at the Event?
What are the Social Events at this years Conference?
How do I submit a presentation?
How do I get to the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre?
What can I expect to find at Darling Harbour?
What are the dates of the Conference?
Tuesday 18th August 2009 - Thursday 20th August 2009.
How much does it cost to attend the Conference?
Please click here to view Conference Rates
Who will be speaking at the Event?
We have a number of highly sought after Speakers and Keynote's at this year's Conference. Please click here to see the full program.
What are the Social Events at this year's Conference?
Monday 17th August 2009, 18:00 till 20:00 - Book Launch 'Waltzing with the Elephant'
Tuesday 18th August 2009, 7:30 till 9:00 - CIO Breakfast, Including panellist Dr Peter Ellyard
Tuesday 18th August 2009, 18:00 till 22:00 - Wine and Cheese Appreciation & Networking
Wednesday 19th August 2009, 8:00 till 10:00 - Motivational Breakfast
Wednesday 19th August 2009, 18:30 till 24:00 - Gala Dinner
Thursday 20th August 2009, 14:30 till 16:00 - Farewell Refreshments & Networking
Platinum Sponsors
- Lucid IT/ALC Training
Gold Sponsors
- BMC Software
- CA
- EMC Infra
- Frontline Solutions
- HP
- IBM
- Numara Software
Silver Sponsors
- APMG Australasia
- Compuware
- Dowling Consulting
- Exact Software
- Exin
- Proactive Services
- Solisma
Bronze Sponsors
- The Art of Service Pty Ltd
- Charles Sturt University
- Clear Cost Software & Consulting
- Keystone Management Solutions
- Service Quality Pty Ltd
- Nobel Consulting Group
Small Business Sponsors
- Dimension Data Learning Solutions
- Techsmart
How do I become a Sponsor?
To find out more about the exciting sponsorship and exhibition options available, please contact Kelly McLeod on 03 98795466 or email Kelly.mcleod@itsmf.org.au
- Dr. Peter Ellyard (BSc.Agr) (MS, Ph.D)
- Ken Wendle
- Grant Whitehorn MRMIA MAICD MBCI LPIA JP
- Associate Professor Adela J McMurray
- Helen Walker
- Mark Toomey - Tony Browne
- Gavin Hedrick - Peter Doherty & David Taylor
- Michael Davies - Joshua Brusse
- Robert Stroud - Wayne Scott
- Samantha Cox - Paul McMaster
- Colin Leeb - Michael Nyhuis
- Rodrigo Flores - David Lloyd
- Mark Richards & Dave Pickering - Michael Lifson
- Patrick Keogh - Dean Toovey
- Greg Fox - Justin Clarke
- David Efron - Chris Madden
- Karen Ferris - Robert Stroud
- Gregg Holden - Jamie Miller
- David Favelle
How do I submit a presentation?
To be invited to speak at a Breakout Session at the itSMF National Conference you need to have presented at the previous years’ conference or at a State Branch Seminar in the past year and scored a 4 or above for your presentation. If you are interested in speaking at one of our State Seminars to be considered for the 2010 Conference please contact Bree Bonora (bree.bonora@itsmf.org.au) or alternatively contact your local Branch Chairperson:
NSW Bradley Busch Brad.Busch@macquarie.com
QLD Peter Marshall peter.marshall@citec.com.au
VIC Steve Daniel steve.daniel@didata.com.au
WA John Spetrini john.spetrini@police.wa.gov.au
SA Chris Radbone chris.radbone@itsmf.org.au
ACT Justin Gasparre justin.gasparre@defence.gov.au
TAS John Fletcher john.fletcher@dpac.tas.gov.au
Day Sessions: Normal Business/Casual attire
Welcome Reception: Smart Casual
Gala Dinner: Formal attire
Accommodation is available at special rates through InfoSalons. You will be able to book this along with your registration.
How do I get to the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre?
Driving From the International Airport:
- Depart from the International Departure Terminal
- Turn right onto Qantas Drive. This road connects into Joyce Drive and then into General Holmes Drive. Follow General Holmes Drive until you reach Southern Cross Drive. Turn left onto Southern Cross Drive. (5 minutes, 2.5 kms)
- Southern Cross Drive connects into South Dowling Street. Follow South Dowling Street until you reach Cleveland Street. Turn left at Cleveland Street. (10 minutes, 5kms)
- Follow Cleveland Street until you reach Abercrombie Street. Turn right at Abercrombie Street. (7 minutes, 3.5kms)
- Abercrombie Street connects into Wattle Street. Follow Wattle Street until you reach Pyrmont Bridge Road. Turn right at Pyrmont Bridge Road. (5 minutes, 2.5kms)
- Pyrmont Bridge Road connects into Darling Drive. The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is located on your left hand side after the first roundabout. (5 minutes, 1.5kms)
- Carparking is available underneath the Exhibition Centre on Darling Drive. For parking information, please see below.
Driving From the Harbour Bridge:
- Cross the Harbour Bridge via the Bradfield Highway until you reach the toll. (3 mins, 1.5km)
- After the toll, take the Western Distributor Fwy. Stay on the right. This road connects into Harbour Street. (2 minutes, 2kms)
- Follow Harbour Street until you reach Pier Street. The Novotel Century Sydney is located on this corner. Turn right into Pier Street. (2 minutes, 1.5kms)
- Veer left onto Darling Drive. (1minute, 0.1km)
- Take the second exit at the roundabout. Follow along Darling Drive. The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is located on your right hand side.
- Carparking is available underneath the Exhibition Centre on Darling Drive. For parking information, please see below.
Driving From the Anzac Bridge:
- Cross the Anzac Bridge via the Western Distributor Fwy until you reach the Pyrmont Bridge Road exit. Veer left onto the Prymont Bridge Road exit. (2 minutes, 1.5kms)
- Turn left onto Pyrmont Bridge Road. Pyrmont Bridge Road connects into Darling Drive. The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is located on your left hand side after the first roundabout. (3 minutes, 1.5kms)
- Carparking is available underneath the Exhibition Centre on Darling Drive.
Directions By Monorail:
Sydney's Metro Monorail loops around the city centre and Darling Harbour. Running every three to five minutes, it provides a birds eye view of Sydney and the Darling Harbour precinct.
A Metro Monorail station is located directly outside the Convention Centre entrance. Tickets are available from each station.
For further information on the Metro Monorail, please visit www.metromonorail.com.au. Click on www.metromonorail.com.au/StationLocatorFlash.asp to view the monorail route map.
Directions By Train:
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is accessible by both train and light rail services.
The nearest public train station is Town Hall Station for the Convention Centre, and Central Station for the Exhibition Centre. Both stations are approximately 10 minutes from the venue by foot.
The State Transit Website - www.131500.com.au - has useful information regarding public transport options, including a trip planner function that will provide you with detailed information on how to get around Sydney.
The Metro Light Rail provides a direct service to the venue with a Metro Light Rail station located directly outside both the Convention Centre and the Exhibition Centre. Tickets can be purchased on the train. Trains operate every 15 minutes between Central Station and Lilyfield. For further information on the Metro Light Rail, please refer to their website at www.metrolightrail.com.au. Click on www.metrolightrail.com.au/StationLocatorFlash.asp to view the light rail route map.
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.
The Car Park is open Monday to Sunday 24 hours a day.
Day Rates for all vehicles are:
0-1 hours = $8.00
1-2 hours = $16.00
2-3 hours = $22.00
3-4 hours = $26.00
4+ hours = $28.00
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 the SCEC on +61 2 9282 5000.
Workshops will be held on Monday 17 August 2009 and are an additional fee of $495 incl GST. To book for a workshop please do so at Registration.
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre is located in Sydney’s Darling Harbour.
Street Address:
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Darling Drive
DARLING HARBOUR
What can I expect to find at Darling Harbour?
Darling Harbour is Sydney's most exciting tourism precinct. Located on the waterfront within walking distance of the heart of the city, the area offers all that visitors love about Sydney - from great restaurants and live entertainment to beautiful gardens and fantastic attractions.
With more than 17,000 hotel rooms located nearby, this vibrant region is easily accessible. Visitors can hop on the light rail or monorail, take a cab, jump on a ferry or water taxi or simply stroll to Darling Harbour from the central business district.
Once there, it's hard to decide what to do!
For superb waterside dining - from a lunch break to a special meal - Darling Harbour has scores of restaurants and cafes offering everything from seafood and sandwiches to authentic Asian and contemporary Australian cuisine.
There's also a choice of world-class attractions such as the Sydney Aquarium, the Powerhouse Museum and the Australian Maritime Museum, providing a fascinating insight into Australia's history and its colourful marine life.
For those who like to shop, a retail marketplace makes Darling Harbour a drawcard for Sydneysiders and visitors alike.
Home to many of the city's most exciting public festivals and events, the precinct's also a spectacular outdoor venue for cocktail parties and dinners.
For more information on Darling Harbour and the public events held in the precinct, please go to www.darlingharbour.com.au. Click on the 360 degree virtual tours for a full view of Darling Harbour.