SimTecT 2010 Simulation Conference and Exhibition

Venue

The venue for the SimTecT 2010 Simulation Conference and Exhibition is the Brisbane Convention Centre, located on the corner of Merivale & Glenelg Streets, south bank of the Brisbane River, in Brisbane's CBD.

The Centre is a world class venue over three levels, purpose-built to provide superb flexibility and versatility under one roof. It is located in the resort-style riverside precinct at South Bank, in the heart of cosmopolitan Brisbane. The impressive riverside location also offers a vast array of unique creative, cultural, entertainment and leisure activities.

Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is central to Australia’s fastest growing metropolitan region, South East Queensland, which 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.

Brisbane - Host city for SimTecT 2010. Image courtesy of Tourism Queensland

Travel

Local Transport Options

Transport options include:

The South Brisbane Train Station is located alongside the Exhibition Centre, providing fast and direct access to the International and Domestic airports (via Brisbane’s Airtrain), hotels and the Gold Coast.
Brisbane's famous City Cat Ferries - cruise the Brisbane River and depart from dedicated access points every 30 minutes and every 20 minutes during peak hour. The nearest CityCat terminal is located at South Bank, a short stroll from the Centre.
There is a bus way station located with easy walking distance to the Centre. The Centre has its own dedicated taxi rank and secure undercover car park providing 1,600 car park spaces, 24 hours a day.

Transport from the Airport

Please see below for various transport options to and from the airport/Brisbane Convention Centre.

Shuttle Buses – Depart regularly. Call Coachtrans on: +61 7 3238 4700.
Airtrain – Operates every 30 minutes from approximately 6.00am to 7.00pm every day. It is a 22 minute train trip to Central station. A one-way single adult ticket costs just $14.00. You can book Airtrain and find out more information regarding the Airtrain.
Taxi – At Brisbane’s Domestic Terminal, taxi ranks are located at both the Qantas and Virgin Blue ends of the terminal. The taxi rank at the International Terminal is on Arrivals level 2. The approximate cost of a taxi fare to the venue is $45.

Public Transport

Check out TransInfo for details of Public Transport.

Car Parking

The Centre provides undercover parking for 1500 vehicles, with direct lift access to the Centre's convention and exhibition facilities.

Early bird parking rate $11.00 if in before 9am and out between 3pm and 6pm.

24 hour undercover parking § On site car park manager
On site security
Auto pay machines located on Exhibition Concourse, foyer level and at exit of car park
Staffed exit booths during business hours and events
Visa and Mastercard accepted at pay machines and manned exit booths
Car park entrances in Merivale and Melbourne Streets
Specially designated accessible parking bays for disabled located next to lifts for easy access

For all car park enquiries please contact David on +61 7 3308 3487 or davidc@bcec.com.au

Please note that due to construction of BCEC on Grey Street, the entrance to the car park from Grey Street is closed until further notice. Car Park entrances via Merivale and Melbourne Streets are fully operational.

Exhibition Floorplan

You might like to look at the floorplan for the exhibition.

Dress Code

ADF Uniformed Personnel

Dress of the day or equivalent business attire for Conference sessions.
Mess kit, dress of the day or lounge suit for the Conference Dinner.
Smart casual attire for other social events.

Civilians

Casual business attire for Conference sessions.
Lounge suit for the Conference dinner.
Smart casual attire for other social events.

Accommodation Bookings

A block booking of accommodation has been made at three properties nearby the conference venue (Brisbane Convention Centre) for the SimTecT 2010 Conference. Please indicate your accommodation requirements on the Registration form attached. All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST.

To secure your accommodation booking, please provide credit card details and tick the appropriate box on the registration form to agree for credit card details to be forwarded to the hotel. Bookings made after Friday, 30 April 2010 cannot be guaranteed. For any rooms cancelled see the hotel booking conditions listed below.

Accommodation Cancellation/Refunds

Delegates who cancel their accommodation booking must inform the Professional Conference Organisers in writing of their cancellation before Friday 30 April 2010. Bookings made after that date cannot be guaranteed.

For any rooms cancelled thirty (30) days or less prior to arrival or where a delegate does not arrive on the date booked, a cancellation fee may be charged to the delegate depending on conditions above.

Accommodation deposits may also be forfeited if the room is not occupied on the requested check-in date.

Please note: Any delegate that does not arrive on the date booked, a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the accommodation booking will be charged to the delegate.

All bookings, alterations or cancellations should be made to the Conference Secretariat, in writing.

Please do not contact the hotels directly.

See the registration brochure for further details.

Hotel	Address	Description	Prices
Hotel Ibis Brisbane	27–35 Turbot Street Brisbane	Check in: After 2.00pm Check out: 11.00am Ibis Brisbane is conveniently located in the centre of the city, within easy walking distance of the Queen Street Mall shopping precinct, Treasury Casino, South Bank Parklands, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre and Roma Street Transit Centre. The hotel features 218 rooms, a restaurant and bar. Guests also have access to food and beverage outlets and conference facilities at the neighbouring Mercure Hotel. Please note: For any cancellations thirty (30) days or less prior to arrival, a cancellation fee equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total value of the accommodation will be charged to the delegate. For any cancellations fourteen (14) days or less or where a delegate does not arrive on the date booked, a cancellation fee equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total value of the accommodation will be charged to the delegate.	Standard Queen/Twin Room: $159.00 per night (room only)
Mantra Southbank	161 Grey Street, South Brisbane	Check in: After 2.00pm Check out: 11.00am Ideally located on Grey Street, Mantra South Bank is adjacent to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and is within walking distance to the Queensland Performing Arts Complex, the State Art Gallery and the Museum. Also nearby is cosmopolitan shopping, great restaurants and the city centre. Please note: For any cancellations thirty (30) days or less prior to arrival, a cancellation fee equal to one (1) night’s accommodation will be charged to the delegate.	Studio Apartment: $211.00 per night (room only) Two Bedroom Apartment: $431.00 per night (room only)
Rydges South Bank	Glenelg Street Southbank	Check in: 2.00pm Check out: 11.00am Rydges South Bank adjoins with the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre via a walkway, is directly opposite the Queensland Performing Arts Centre complex and only few minutes walk to the Queensland Museum, State Library of Queensland and the new magnificent Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). Downtown Brisbane, the Treasury Casino and the Queen Street Mall are an easy 10-minute stroll away. This unique riverside leisure area is bustling with a myriad of cafes, restaurants, bars, boutiques and a cinema. Please note: For any rooms cancelled prior to thirty (30) days prior to arrival, a cancellation fee equal to one (1) night’s accommodation may be charged to the delegate. For any cancellations twenty-nine (29) days or less prior to arrival or where a delegate does not arrive on the date booked, a cancellation fee for each night of the original reservation will be charged to the delegate.	Standard Queen Room $239.00 per night

General

There's no denying it. Brisbane stands out as the quintessential Australian destination that delivers a complete package of great urban experiences and authentic nature experiences. So while you're busy networking at conference, let your partner experience all that Brisbane has to offer…

Brisbane delivers all the essential offerings of a young, modern city - cosmopolitan art and performance houses, award-winning restaurants, fabulous shopping precincts and a lively club, pub and bar scene. And when you're not enjoying a long leisurely Sunday breakfast alfresco style or unearthing new fashion treasures in our urban villages you might just find yourself kayaking down the river, scaling the heights of our inner-city cliffs or cycling along the 500+ kilometres of city bikeways.

Drag yourself away from our urban delights and you'll find yourself 45 minutes down the road walking amongst the tree-tops of ancient rainforests, sharing the surf with dolphins, wine-tasting at the local vineyard or exploring country villages. Then again, you might find yourself sand-tobogganing down the sand dunes of Moreton Island or hand-feeding wild dolphins under the evening stars of the Southern Cross.

With our prime position at the heart of the burgeoning South East Queensland region Brisbane is the perfect urban hub for easy day-trip explorations of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. The Gold Coast lies one hour to the south, the Sunshine Coast lies one hour to the north, and just 45 minutes from Brisbane's city centre you'll find a premier collection of theme parks including Dreamworld, Warner Brothers Movie World, the Australian Outback Spectacular and Australia Zoo.