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Exhibitors
Floorplan
Exhibition
Invitation to Exhibit
The SimTecT 2008 Conference Organising Committee invites you to participate in the SimTecT 2008 Conference in Melbourne, Australia.
Download the SimTecT 2008 Exhibition and Sponsorship Brochure (813 kb PDF).
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 2008, located at the Melbourne Convention Centre, will attract delegates who want to know more about the application of simulation in their businesses.
SimTecT 2008 will have special appeal to those interested in the areas related to simulation in:
- Defence, Command & Control, Network-Centric Warfare
- Transportation, Aerospace, Civil Aviation
- National Security / Emergency Management
- Mining / Construction / Manufacturing
- Organisational Learning / Training / Health
- Serious Games
The Conference is being promoted broadly throughout Australia and internationally under the theme: Simulation - Maximising Organisational Benefits.
To secure your place at SimTecT 2008, 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 2008 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
Monday 12 – Thursday 15 May 2008Melbourne
Melbourne is an active part of Australia’s Simulation Community. The Defence Science and Technology Organisation, branches of Defence acquisition, logistics and training, automotive and general manufacturing and major Universities are located in or near Melbourne.
An attractive international tourist destination, average temperatures in Melbourne are mild with temperatures in May ranging from 11°–19°C.
Site Visits
Site visits will showcase the pick of Melbourne’s simulation facilities, such as (to be confirmed):
- Defence Science and Technology Organisation’s Air Operation Division’s simulators
- QANTAS flight simulators
- Major Games development company
- Motion-capture facility
- Monash University’s car research simulator
- Intelligent Transport capability
- New Synchrotron particle accelerator
Conference Venue
The Melbourne Convention Centre is superbly situated on the banks of the Yarra River, close to the heart of the CBD and just 30 minutes from Melbourne’s International Airport.
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
Promotion of the Conference and Exhibition
To ensure maximum attendance, the SimTecT 2008 Conference will be widely promoted throughout Australia and overseas by:
- Distribution of the conference main announcement and registration brochure
- SimTecT 2008 website
- Direct emails
- Advertising within industry related journals and magazines
- Promotion at other industry related Conferences/ meetings (Australian, European and US); and
- Government Trade Commissioners in SE Asia and the US.
Attendees
Those who will attend SimTecT 2008 include:
- Defence, aerospace, aviation, mining, construction, transport, national security personnel
- Private sector practitioners in the areas of modeling and simulation
- Government agencies; and
- Researchers
Defence Projects
The SIAA will liaise with the Department of Defence to encourage representatives from current simulation related projects to attend SimTecT, and to brief the participants. This will provide an opportunity for exhibitors to engage with project personnel.
Sponsor / Exhibitor Briefing Room
A room close to the exhibition will be able to be booked, free of charge, by Sponsors / Exhibitors for private briefings or meetings.
The SimTecT organisers will manage the bookings to ensure that access is
equitable, with priority given to the level of sponsorship or exhibition booths.
Benefits to Your Company by Sponsoring and Exhibiting at SimTecT 2008:
- 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 2008 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
- Access to the Sponsor / Exhibitor Briefing Room
State Government Support
State Governments in SimTecT’s host cities have supported SimTecT as the conference and exhibition aligns with their strategic development initiatives.
SimTecT is promoted by the governments’ business and internal networks – in Australia and overseas.
In return, a Minister or senior public representative formally opens the conference, and the state government is acknowledged in promotional material.
Exhibition hours
The exhibition hours will be:
| Monday | 12 May 2008 | 0830-1900 |
| Tuesday & Wednesday | 13-14 May 2008 | 0900-1700 |
| Thursday | 15 May 2008 | 0900-1300 |
Move In and Move Out Times
Move In: Sunday 11 May 2008 1300
Move Out: Thursday 15 May 2008 1400
Application
The Application Form is available from the back of the Exhibition and Sponsorship 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 23 November 2007. 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: 7 March 2008
Please enclose a cheque in Australian Dollars payable to SimTecT and forward, along with this completed form to the SimTecT 2008 Conference Secretariat, Consec.
Floor Plan
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.
The Welcome Reception will be held in and around the exhibition. There are a maximum of 58 exhibition booths available and all morning, afternoon teas and lunches will be held in the exhibition areas.
The floorplan is also available for download as a PDF document.
Exhibitor Stand Package
$3,750.00 per 3m x 3m booth [GST inclusive]
$2,250.00 per 3m x 3m booth [GST inclusive] for the first booth for all SIAA Full Members
| Dimensions | 3m x 3m |
| Fascia | Company Name |
| Lights and Power | Provided |
| Welcome Reception | An invitation is extended by the Conference Committee, for two [2] representatives per exhibition both booked to attend the Welcome Reception as their guests on Monday 12 May 2008. |
| Conference Satchel | One [1] per exhibition booth, with Conference delegate list including: name, organisation and state only. |
| Name Badges on Stand | Name badges for two [2] representatives to staff the stand for the duration of the Conference. |
| Promotion | Listing of company name and website in the final Conference Handbook with Program for delegates. |
| Catering | Morning / afternoon teas (except Thursday NO afternoon will be served, as program concludes with lunch) and lunches for two [2] representatives each day. If you have more than two [2] representatives staffing your stand, this can be noted on the additional form (with associated costs) that will be sent out to you in your exhibitor kit, six weeks prior to the Conference. |
Further Information
For further information about the conference sponsorship or exhibition contact the Conference Secretariat: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:
