General Information
VENUE
Ballroom
Sofitel Melbourne
25 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Tel: +61 3 9653 0000
Website: www.sofitelmelbourne.com.au
HOTEL OPTIONS
Hotel options for Monday 2nd February are listed below.
Please be aware that the listed hotels have availability as at 19th September and that The Australian Open tennis competition is on at the same time so you may wish to book a room as soon as possible.
5 star properties
Sofitel Melbourne
(03) 9653 0000
www.sofitelmelbourne.com.au
Grand Hyatt
(03) 9657 1234
www.melbourne.grand.hyatt.com
Park Hyatt Melbourne
(03) 9224 1234
www.melbourne.park.hyatt.com
Stamford Plaza
(03) 9659 1000
www.stamford.com.au
Westin Melbourne
(03) 9635 2222
www.westin.com.au
4 star properties
Novotel
(03) 9667 5800
www.novotelmelbourne.com.au
Crossley
(03) 9639 1639
www.crossleyhotel.com.au
CATERING
Arrival Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Canapes and beverages will be provided.
CREDIT CARDS
Credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, shops, restaurants and airlines. The following cards will be accepted for the conference: Visa, Mastercard and AMEX
DRESS
Conference Sessions and Cocktail Party: Business Attire
PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Every effort is made to ensure that people with special needs are catered for. Should you have any requirements, please include a notation with your registration form to enable us to cater for your needs.
SMOKING POLICY
Sofitel Melbourne is a non-smoking venue. This policy also applies to restaurants, shopping centres and many bars in Melbourne.
DISCLAIMER
The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development including the Conference Organisers will not accept liability for the damages of any nature sustained by participants of their accompanying persons for loss or damage to their personal property as a result of The 2008 Melbourne international Venture Capital Conference or related events.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
Information provided on the registration form will be used to administer the conference including accommodation, catering, transport and sponsorship. Data obtained will remain the property of The Department on Innovation, Industry and Regional Development for the 2008 Melbourne international Venture Capital Conference. For more information on privacy policy, please contact The Forum Group on +61 2 9518 1142
REGISTRATION FEES
The Early-bird registration fee is $850 (incl GST). This fee is valid until 30th November 2008.
The Standard registration fee is $950 (incl GST).
Registration includes:
* Admission into conference sessions
* 1 x ticket to the cocktail party including canapes and beverages
* Arrival Tea, Morning and Afternoon Tea, beverages, seated lunch with Presentation
* Conference bag with program
CANCELLATION AND PAYMENT POLICY
All registrations must be pre paid before the event. If you have not paid your conference fees you will not be allowed entry into the conference. Any delegate who registers and does not show up and has not paid will be liable for payment.
NB: Tickets can not be split between individuals. One registration ticket per person.
All cancellations must be received in writing to the conference managers. All cancellations received prior to the 16th January, 2009 receive a 50% refund less AUD $100.00 administration fee. No refund will be given after this date. However, your registration can be transferred to another member of your organisation. A substitution fee of AUD $100 applies after 16th January. All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to the conference organisers.
REGISTRATION ENQUIRIES
The Forum Group
117 New Canterbury Road, Petersham, NSW, 2049
AUSTRALIA
Ph: +61 2 9518 1142
Fax: + 61 2 9518 1146
Website: www.theforumgroup.com.au
laurenh@theforumgroup.com.au or leannec@theforumgroup.com.au
