Exhibition

Invitation to Exhibit

The SimTecT 2007 Conference Organising Committee invites you to participate in the SimTecT 2007 Conference in Brisbane, Australia.

Download the Exhibition and Sponsorship Brochure (1,508KB).

In making a decision to become a sponsor or exhibitor, your organisation will be assured of high profile exposure to the international simulation community who have rated SimTecT a high point in the international calendar. SimTecT 2007, located at the Brisbane Convention Centre, will attract delegates who want to know more about the application of simulation in their businesses.

SimTecT 2007 will have special appeal to those interested in the areas related to simulation in:

• Defence, Command & Control, Network-Centric Warfare
• Transportation, Aerospace, Civil Aviation
• Homeland Security
• Mining / Construction / Manufacturing
• Human Factors / Health
• Serious Games

The Conference is being promoted broadly throughout Australia and internationally under the theme: Simulation - Improving Capability and Competitiveness.

To secure your place at SimTecT 2007, simply choose the sponsorship option or an exhibition booth that suits you best, complete the exhibitor application form, and forward it with your deposit, to the SimTecT 2007 Conference Secretariat, Consec – Conference Management.

Individual Packages can also be arranged by contacting the Conference Secretariat to discuss your specific needs for a more personalised package. Please contact the Exhibition and Sponsorship Manager, Barry Neame on:

Telephone: + 61 2 6251 0675 Facsimile: + 61 2 6251 0672 Email:

Conference Details

Dates

Brisbane

Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is central to Australia’s fastest growing metropolitan region, South East Queensland, and occupies 1,140 square kilometres. Brisbane is located close to other leading cities in the Asia Pacific region.

Brisbane has more sunny days than Florida and warmer winter days than the Bahamas, with temperatures ranging from 10 – 20°C in June.

Simulation activity in Queensland is rapidly expanding, with new helicopter simulators, Combined Training Centre exercises, mining and construction simulators to add to the existing defence, civil aviation, rail and healthcare training centres.

Conference Venue

The Centre is conveniently located in the South Bank Precinct 17-hectare riverside ‘city oasis’, unique for its focus on creative, cultural, entertainment and lifestyle activities. Delegates and partners can relax and enjoy South Bank’s many attractions, including:

• a beach in the city heart
• tropical lagoons
• rainforest walk
• restaurants and cafes
• stylish shops and weekend markets
• galleries and museums

Floorplan

The floorplan has been designed to ensure good visibility and access to all stands. Maximum traffic flow will be encouraged by the placement of catering stations at key points in the exhibition areas as well as by constant referral at Conference sessions.

Conference Program

The Conference will include:

• Keynote addresses
• Plenary sessions
• Workshops
• Panel discussions
• Concurrent sessions
• Site visits; and
• Trade and invited exhibition

New to SimTecT 2007 is a Symposium on Monday 4 June catering for the developments in the Mining and Construction sectors.

Promotion of the Conference and Exhibition

To ensure maximum attendance, the SimTecT 2007 Conference will be widely promoted throughout Australia and overseas by:

• Distribution of the conference main announcement and registration brochure
• SimTecT 2007 website
• Direct emails
• Advertising within industry related journals and magazines
• Promotion at other industry related Conferences/ meetings (Australian, European and US); and
• Queensland Government Trade Commissioners in SE Asia and the US.

Benefits to Your Company by Sponsoring and Exhibiting at SimTecT 2007

• A significant marketing advantage
• Corporate goodwill from Conference delegates and the Government
• Relationship marketing
• Creation of brand awareness and acceptance
• Demonstration of your products / services
• Increased business potential
• Enhanced company profile
• Direct access to an audience made up of your clients, current and potential
• Broadened exposure through to May 2007 by acknowledgement in all print material, including the Conference registration brochure, Conference program and handbook with abstracts and the Conference proceedings
• Promotion in industry related journals and magazines
• Promotion on the Conference website
• Exposure at the Conference through signage and announcements

Exhibition Stand Package

Exhibition Details

The Exhibition will be held in the Brisbane Convention Centre. The floorplan has been designed to ensure good visibility and access to all stands. Maximum traffic flow will be encouraged by the placement of catering stations at key points in the exhibition areas as well as by constant referral.

The Welcome Reception will be held in and around the Exhibition.

There are a maximum of TBD exhibition booths available and all morning, afternoon teas and lunches will be held in the Exhibition areas.

Move-in / Move-out times

Exhibition staff will be on site during the Sunday exhibitor move-in period to ensure that the final exhibitor's requirements can be met.

Exhibition hours

The exhibition hours will be:

Application

The Application Form is available from the back of the Sponsorship and Exhibition Brochure.

Early booking is necessary, as space is limited. Priority will be given to financial SIAA Full Members, and confirmed sponsors, by allocating space to them on 24 November 2006. Space will be allocated to other exhibitors after that date. Within these two categories, booths will be allocated strictly in order of the date the deposit payment

Cancellation Policy

In the case of cancellation of a booth/s please be advised that unless the organisers are able to resell the booth/s there will be no refund on monies paid. If the balance payment on the booth/s is not received by the due date, the allocated booth/s will be cancelled.

Deposit deadline: 50% by return mail      Balance deadline: 10 March 2007

Please enclose a cheque in Australian Dollars payable to SimTecT and forward, along with this completed form to the SimTecT 2007 Conference Secretariat, Consec.

Floor Plan

The floorplan is also available for download as a PDF document.

Further Information

ConSec - Conference Management
PO Box 3127
Belconnen Delivery Mail Centre ACT 2617
Telephone: +61 2 6251 0675
Facsimile: +61 2 6251 0672
Email:

Current Exhibitors

Exhibitors confirmed to-date are:

©2007 Simulation Industry Association of Australia
Updated: 24 May 2007