29 April - 2 May 2008
Newcastle and The Hunter

1) Conference sessions


The Newcastle Civic Precinct will host all the ATEC Symposium conference sessions.
 
Newcastle Civic Precinct City Hall
290 King Street,
Newcastle NSW 2300
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2) Workshop sessions
The Honeysuckle building (approx 4min walk from Newcastle Civic Precinct) will host the National workshop sessions.
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3) ATEC Welcome Function - Harbour Delights at Honeysuckle
Experience Newcastle's 'hottest' restaurant district. The Honeysuckle Precinct is located right on the harbour Boardwalk - the place to be seen with its modern and sophisticated exterior its industrial harbour setting.

Enjoy an inspired menu designed around the Hunter's celebrated produce, with excellent-quality local beverage to match. Your ticket entitles you to roam the district and experience all the delights.

Date:	Wednesday 30 April May
Time:	7.30pm - 10.00pm
Where:	Honeysuckle restaurant precinct
Transfer Details:	No transfers will be provided for this function
Registration:	This event forms part of your conference registration. Partners, colleagues & guest tickets available for $75 per person (incl GST)

Club Qantas @ Terminal One
10.00pm - til late
Continue the party at Club Qantas, ATEC Symposium's premier after hours networking venue will this year be held at Terminal One, one of Newcastle's funky nightspots in the Honeysuckle Restaurant Precinct.

 
 

4) Destination Showcase Evening - Mad Hatter's Garden Party... ATEC in Hunterland

ATEC and the Hunter Region invite you to a Destination Showcase of massive proportions - at the biggest display gardens in the southern hemisphere - Hunter Valley Gardens. Join us for gourmet food and magnificent wine and beer from the region, including Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens.

This is a garden party with a difference - wear the quirkiest hat you can find or dress for the occasion in full 'Alice in Wonderland' fashion. Prizes will be given to those who dress with imagination, whether mad or not.

The event is in an outdoor setting - warm clothes and flat shoes would be appropriate.

Mad Hatters garden party...ATEC in hunterland - invite here

Date:	Thursday 1st May
Time:	7.30pm - 11.00pm
Where:	Hunter Valley Gardens
Transfer Details:	Transport will be provided from selected Newcastle hotels, a transfer schedule will be provided at later date
Registration:	This event forms part of your conference registration. Partners, colleagues & guest tickets available for $110 per person (incl GST)
Notes:	Please ensure to bring cash as market stalls will have products for purchase

5) ATEC Gala Dinner

The final event of Symposium 2008 - enjoy the finest Hunter food, wine and hospitality at Wests Convention Centre.

Date:	Friday 2nd May
Time:	7.30pm - 11.00pm
Where:	Wests convention centre, 88 Hobart Road, New Lambert
Transfer Details:	Transport will be provided from Newcastle hotels, a transfer schedule will be provided at later date
Registration:	This event forms part of your conference registration. Partners, colleagues & guest tickets available for $155 per person (incl GST)

Club Qantas @ Terminal One
11.00pm - til late
Farewell Newcastle with a bang at Club Qantas, ATEC Symposium's premier after hours networking venue will this year be held at Terminal One, one of Newcastle's funky nightspots in the Honeysuckle Restaurant Precinct.

ATEC National Events Department

Ph: (02) 8262 5500
Fax: (02) 9268 0457 
Onsite events mobile: 0423 347 195
Email: events@atec.net.au

Please see the registration section of this website for further details.

YES - here are the facts:

Supplier registration costs and transport costs incurred while attending the 2008 ATEC Symposium qualify as claimable expenses under the EMDG scheme, provided that the supplier's attendance is for the purpose of promoting to inbound tour operators.

ALL cancellations or changes to registrations MUST be submitted in writing to the ATEC Events Department via email to: joanne.troy@atec.net.au

NB: Any cancellations from workshop registrations after the outlined deadlines will be invoiced accordingly. Any outstanding accounts will prevent delegates from attending future workshop components at ATEC national events.

WORKSHOP cancellations deadlines	Refund amount issued
Up to 5.30pm Friday 25 January 2008	100% refund
From 5.30pm, Friday 25 January 2008 to 5.30pm, Friday 29 February	50% refund
Cancel after 5.30pm, Friday 29 February 2008	No refund will be issued
**Please note that these strict workshop cancellation policies are due to the computerized workshop preferencing system, where any cancellations once set-up can not be filled by another product.
NON -WORKSHOP DELEGATES	Refund Amount Issued
Up to 5.30pm on Friday 11 April 2008	100% refund
From 5.30pm, Friday 11 April to 5.30pm, Friday 25 April 2008	50% refund
Cancel after 5.30pm, Friday 25 April 2008	No refund will be issued

Tuesday 29 April - 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 30 April - 6.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday 01 April - 7.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 02 April - 8.00am - 5.00pm

The ATEC Symposium registration desk will be located in the City Hall.

Once the initial registration has been made you must send all additional registrations or changes through ATEC National Office as no changes are permitted online. Email joanne.troy@atec.net.au to make additional reqmests and provide credit card details.

Workshop preferencing will be launched on 14 March 2008 and will continue until 31 March 2008. On-line preferencing will not be accepted after 5.30pm on Thursday 31 March 2008.

YES! The registration fee is $660 incl, GST. A maximum of 12 ATEC supplier companies will be permitted. The deadline for registration is Friday 14 April 2008. 'New' ATEC members are strongly encouraged to participate - this is a great opportunity to reach over 130 inbound tour operators in one presentation.

Australian product suppliers have the opportunity to make a unique 'sensational seven minute' presentation to 130 inbound tour operators in a theatre-style setting. Using the full audiovisual resources at your disposal, this is your opportunity to promote your message to every ITO at the Symposium. Be creative, humorous, dress up, hire performers etc

- There are only twelve positions available in the 'Sensational Seven' session.
- Suppliers are encouraged to use an interesting or unique presentation style.

Ideas include a video presentation or a short skit. For more details, please contact Belinda Herbert on (02) 8262 5504 or email: Belinda.herbert@atec.net.au

Tuesday 29 April - Backpacker conference, golf day, lawn bowls, industry partners meeting

Wednesday 30 April - National ITO/ supplier workshops session, Harbour Delights @ Honeysuckle, Club Qantas

Thursday 01 April - Plenary, various concurrent market stream sessions, followed by Destination Showcase in The Hunter

Friday 02 April - Breakout sessions, various educational sessions and closing Plenary. Followed by the Gala Dinner and Club Qantas
 

You do not need to register for these seminars. These are cutting edge one-hour seminars on hot inbound topics. Delegates choose on the day which breakout session to attend.
 
Please see the event program for Thursday 1st May section on this website for further details.

This year we will repeat the market steams so that delegates have the opportunity to attend at least two.  These are an intense information session designed to allow for in-depth analysis of key markets, including presentations from in-market experts, a panel discussion and Q&A.

·          NZ, USA, Europe

·          Emerging Markets - Eastern Europe, Middle East & South America

·          Japan, Korea, Future China - is the market changing tastes?

A sponsored ITO: ATEC will provide the flights and accommodation for four days in Newcastle. Sponsored ITOs have the obligation to attend a pre- and post-familiarisation and must be a senior decision-maker. It is compulsory to attend the following functions to ensure you have a productive and successful event to meet your obligations:

•          National workshops - Full day attendance - 50 appointments
•          Attendance at all plenary & business sessions
•          Attendance to Harbour Delights @ Honeysuckle

•          Lunch and morning and afternoon tea Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

•          Attendance at the Destination Showcase in The Hunter 
•          Attend Friday evening ATEC Gala Dinner
•          Can attend both pre or post familiarisation

Non-sponsored ITO: is a delegate who will not be attending workshops or presentations. Delegates will pay their own flights and accommodation and attend as a conference delegate.

Please see the ITO registration section of this website for further details.

 

YES. Delegates will be transported from selected hotels* to the following:

•          Destination showcase function in the Hunter Valley
•          Friday Gala Dinner & return

All other functions will be held within the Civic Precinct and are within close walking distance from ATEC sponsor hotels.

*Please refer to the transfer schedule for hotel pick-up points.Click here for transfer schedules.

Please contact Newcastle Taxis on 133300

Please ensure that you are on the coach transfer for the Destination Showcase as it will be an hour from Newcastle.

ATEC hotel members in Newcastle are offering Symposium delegates special, discounted accommodation rates. All details are listed in the accommodation section of this website. Simply select your preferred property and make a booking directly with the hotel. Industry rates may also be extended during your stay.

YES! Extra tickets to all catered social events can be purchased.

There is no separate form for additional tickets to each different function. Please tick on the main fax back form and indicate what quantity you wish to purchase. Click here to register now.

Yes. Additional tickets can be purchased for colleagues and partners.  Please click here to register now 

There are a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities available for you to gain greater exposure for your organisation - from social event branding opportunities to display booths, lunch promotions and much more.

Please contact Kelly Wighton on 0401 774 040 or email: Kelly.wighton@atec.net.au for more information on the opportunities still available. Sponsorship opportunities are limited and must be finalised by 15th March 2008.

For business and plenary sessions, business/smart casual attire is acceptable.

More information will be available in regards to dress for the Thursday Destination Showcase evening and the ATEC Gala Dinner on Friday night.

Remember to dress for the cooler weather. Don't forget your wet weather gear, jackets for cooler nights and umbrellas just in case!

Newcastle area during April/ May has an average temperature ranging from 6-13C, with an average rainfall of 41cm for the entire month.

No, you do not need to be a member to attend the ATEC Symposium conference. However, non-members are unable to attend the workshop component.

Please find price details and inclusions on the non ATEC member registration page of the website.

To become a member of ATEC please contact the ATEC National Office on (02) 8262 5500 and speak with the National Membership Team.