dsb May 30-June 1, 2007,
 Stamford Plaza Hotel Brisbane
 Queensland, Australia

DSB 2007: DELEGATE On-line Registration form
(see conditions below)

Please click on the registration button (opposite) to register for the 2007 Discovery Science and Biotechnology Meeting to be held at the Stamford Plaza Hotel, Brisbane, Australia, from May 30-June 1, 2007.

Sessions begin at 9:00am on Wednesday May 30, 2007 and conclude at 4pm on Friday June 1, 2007

    • Payment is by credit card using our secure, on-line payment system or cheque.
    • Follow the screen prompts to complete registration and payment selection (5 html pages). Press SUBMIT at the end of the process; then print out the database-generated receipt
    • OR Post payment form with your cheque (all address details are on the form)

If you have attended an MTCi conference before, your "member number" will speed the process of registration. If you have forgotten your Member Number, just fill in your email address below and it will be sent to you by return email. If you do not already have a "member number", simply proceed with registration. >>

Registration is at the Stamford Plaza on Tuesday 29th May from 7:30-8:30pm and from 7:30am on Wednesday 30th May.

SCHEDULE OF FEES

FULL CONFERENCE

 on or before
17th March 12th April, 2007
after
17th March 12th April, 2007
Registration fee Scientist (incl. Full DSB scientific Program, and Workshops)
 $395
$445
Registration fee Student (incl. Full DSB scientific Program,and Workshops)
 $295
 $335
Exhibition (incl. Full DSB scientific Program)
 $2,400
$2,500
Exhibitor - accompanying staff (incl. Full DSB scientific Program)
$485
$535
Registration fee Company Delegate (incl. Full DSB scientific Program)
$550
$600
Sponsors
Please go to Sponsorship Opportunities and download Sponsorship prospectus
WORKSHOP, only    
Workshop, ONLY (per Workshop cost) - includes workshop session and morning tea for selected Workshop
$25/workshop
$30/workshop
 

ACCOMMODATION

     
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

Single Room:
Twin-share:
Stamford Plaza Hotel, Brisbane
AUD215/night
AUD$310/night
AUD107.50/person/night
AUD155/person/night
The Chifley at Lennons, Brisbane
AUD180/night
AUD90/person/night
 

EXTRAS

Conference Dinner AUD68/plate
Dinner ticket for Guest AUD68/plate
 

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.

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:

  1. Full Scientific program
  2. Workshops
  3. 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.

  1. Sequenom and Bio-Rad Workshop:
    Theme: a) Methylation detection (Sequenom) and b) Protein identification (Bio-Rad)
    Date/time: 30th May, 9am - 10:30am
  2. 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
Single Room: AUD215/night
  Twin-share: AUD107.50/person/night
The Chifley at Lennons, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
  Single Room: AUD180/night
  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

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