SCHEDULE OF FEES |
FULL CONFERENCE |
on or before
17th March 12th April, 2007
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after
17th March 12th April, 2007 |
| Registration fee Scientist (incl. Full DSB scientific Program, and Workshops) |
$395
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$445
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| Registration fee Student (incl. Full DSB scientific Program,and Workshops) |
$295
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$335
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| Exhibition (incl. Full DSB scientific Program) |
$2,400
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$2,500
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| Exhibitor - accompanying staff (incl. Full DSB scientific Program) |
$485 |
$535 |
| Registration fee Company Delegate (incl. Full DSB scientific Program) |
$550 |
$600 |
| Sponsors |
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| WORKSHOP, only |
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| Workshop, ONLY (per Workshop cost) - includes workshop session and morning tea for selected Workshop |
$25/workshop |
$30/workshop |
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ACCOMMODATION |
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Delegates are also advised of several hotels that are close by:
The Royal on the Park is just around the corner from the Stamford
The Hotel Marriott is also within walking distance |
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Single Room: |
Twin-share: |
| Stamford Plaza Hotel, Brisbane |
AUD215/night
AUD$310/night
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AUD107.50/person/night
AUD155/person/night
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| The Chifley at Lennons, Brisbane |
AUD180/night |
AUD90/person/night |
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EXTRAS |
| Conference Dinner |
AUD68/plate |
| Dinner ticket for Guest |
AUD68/plate |
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The meeting commences for delegates with the Corbett Research Workshop at 9:00 am on Wednesday 30th May, 2007. The 6th DSB Conference concludes at 4:15 pm on Friday 1st June 2007.
The Exhibition is open from Wednesday 8:00am to Friday 2:00pm.
For the purposes of shared-accommodation, the core nights of the conference are Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st May.
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All prices are quoted in AUD
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Registration~Information ~ Conditions
Full Delegate registration, Student registration, Exhibition Fee, Exhibitor accompanying staff and Company Delegate registration fee includes:
- Full Scientific program
- Workshops
- All morning and afternoon teas and lunches, cocktails and posters and wine
Early bird fee - up to 12th April , 2007
Scientist: $395; Student: $295
Exhibitor: $2,400; Exhibitor, accompanying staff: $485
Company delegate: $550
Full fee - including Full scientific program and Workshop:
Scientist: $445; Student: $335
Exhibitor: $2,500; Exhibitor, accompanying staff: $535
Company delegate: $600
Conference Dinner ~ optional. $68. Please book under extras. Aditional tickets are available, if you would like to bring a guest.
The conference dinner will be held on Thursday evening, At Vino's award-winning restaurant. This dinner is always great fun and an opportunity to network with the "prime movers" in the field.
Sponsored Workshop, ONLY - Must choose the Workshop to attend. Includes morning tea.
- Sequenom and Bio-Rad Workshop:
Theme: a) Methylation detection (Sequenom) and b) Protein identification (Bio-Rad)
Date/time: 30th May, 9am - 10:30am
- Corbett Research Workshop:
Theme: Mutation detection using High Resolution Melt PCR
Date/time: 31st May 9am - 10:30am
Early bird fee (up to 7 April, 2007)
Fee: $25 (Early-Bird) and $30 full fee.
Includes: sponsored Workshop on nominated day, and morning tea
Payment
Payment can be on-line or by cheque.
Credit cards accepted: Visa or Mastercard.
On-line payment confirmation is received immediately. When paying by cheque, you will receive acknowledgement of payment when the deposit is cleared.
Cancellation
Cancellations should be notified in writing to the Conference secretariat (address details below).
Refunds No refunds for cancellations received after 12th April, 2007.
Substitute delegates: will be accepted - please notify Magic Touch by e-Mail/in writing of changes.
Accommodation
Conference accommodation (room only) is booked with your registration. The DSB 2007 Conference Hotels are the Stamford Plaza Hotel, Brisbane and the Chifley at Lennons, Queens Street Mall, Brisbane.
There is a limited number of rooms available at the lowest rate.
| Stamford Plaza Hotel, cnr Edward & Margaret Streets, Brisbane |
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Single Room: AUD215/night |
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Twin-share: AUD107.50/person/night |
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| The Chifley at Lennons, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane |
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Single Room: AUD180/night |
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Twin-share: AUD90/person/night |
- For the purposes of shared-accommodation, the core nights of the conference are Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st May.
- Twin Room means that two delegates are accommodated in the room - you may choose your own room-sharing partner, or one can be chosen for you, same gender, same nights where possible.
- Where no other delegate requests the same accommodation nights, the room reverts to single rate for the extra nights.
- You will be notified after close of Early-Bird registration, if there is an additional amount to pay for accommodation falling outside the core conference nights.
Transport from Brisbane Airport to the Stamford Plaza
Taxi:
The airport is about 20 minutes/$35 by taxi. Ask to be dropped at The Stamford Plaza Hotel, Brisbane, cnr Edward and Margaret Streets, Brisbane.
Airport Coach Shuttle:
Airport shuttle details. Coachtrans operates services between Brisbane Airport and Brisbane Transit Centre and to the door of all CBD Hotels. Meeting all major flights 7 days a week. $9.00 per person to the Transit Centre and $11.00 per person to the hotel door. Phone: Coachtrans +617 3238 4700 or www.coachtrans.com.au
Train:
Brisbane City to and from Brisbane Airport (Domestic Terminal) - a 22 minute trip. On-line bookings
Hire car:
Hire company contact details and convenient, downloadable route maps and directions provided here.
Parking:
Parking is available on-site at the Stamford Plaza. Check wit the concierge for parking. Cost $25.00 per day for hotel guests. Street parking and a parking station nearby.
Entry Visas, Flights to/within Australia, Drivers Licence
Everyone entering Australia is required to have valid travel documentation - visa and passport (required documents). If travelling from overseas, it is important that your visa application is made well in advance of anticipated travel time. Please check carefully with your travel agent to confirm all visa details. Location and address details for Australian Visa offices, worldwide, are listed here. Please note: Status as a conference delegate, alone, does not guarantee the issuing of a visa.
The web site for the Department of Immigration, provides information on:
- How to apply for a Visa. Depending on your circumstance, you may apply for a Business (456) or Tourist visa.
The Business visa has some restrictions, but is generally quicker in processing. Make sure that you note your conferencing dates clearly on your application - this will expedite the process
- ETAs - electronic visas. Certain countries ONLY (specified on the web site) may apply for these; the cost is reduced, and the application time expedited!
- Customs clearance
- Quarantine regulations and health issues
Please check the Immigration web site and also check with your travel agent
Flights
Do book yours early! International Flights to Australia fill up quickly. There are several other events in Brisbane at the same time as DSB 2007, and early booking of Domestic Flights is also advised.
Drivers Licence
If you are driving while in Australia, these sites may be useful
Enquiries
Please direct enquiries regarding registration and/or accommodation to the Conference secretariat:
dsb@mtci.com.au
Magic Touch Consultancies Pty Ltd
PO Box 717
Caringbah, SYDNEY NSW 1495 AUSTRALIA
FAX: (02) 9524 1744
Mobile: 0419 688 581
Liability
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the Organising Committee and the Conference secretariat do not accept responsibility for loss of monies incurred by delay or cancellation of the meeting. We advise all delegates to take out personal travel insurance.
The Organising committee reserves the right to change the program and to rearrange the exhibition layout, without notice.
September, 2006
