Proposal for 26 th meeting Queenstown, New Zealand July/August 2008 REANNZ

Proposal for 26th meeting

Queenstown, New ZealandJuly/August 2008

REANNZ

We propose the 26th

APAN meeting be held

in Queenstown, NZ

27-31 July 2008

or

3-7 August 2008

Hosted by Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand (REANNZ)

Queenstown, New ZealandSouthern Hemisphere’s finest four season alpine and lake resort

Rugged mountains, majestic lakes, national parks, historic region

Wide range of accommodation options, compact town layout

Adventure capital of NZ

Well connected to NZ’s new R&E backbone

Convenient stopover access to NZ universities and research institutes

Queenstown, New Zealand

The Millennium Hotel Conference Centre

Located in the heart of Queenstown

Main meeting room seats 288 classroom style or can be made into three smaller rooms

Break out rooms available for smaller meetings

Audio visual equipment including internet access and technician onsite

Business centre available 24 hours

Multi-lingual assistance

220 accommodation rooms, all with mountain views US$140 ~ US$180 per night

The Millennium Hotel Conference Centre

Travel and AccommodationInternational flights from Australia direct to Queenstown

Most Asia-Pacific region air carriers serve Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch (including code-share):

Air New Zealand, Qantas, Cathay, JAL, Thai, Singapore, EVA Air, Air Canada, Korean, Malaysia, Asiana, UA, AA, LaudaAir, LanChile, Lufthansa, Mexicana, KLM, Royal Brunei

Frequent Air New Zealand and Qantas flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch international airports to Queenstown

Accommodation close to venue suiting all needsHotels, motels, lodges, home stays

Multi-lingual assistance widely available

Universities and Research Institutes in New Zealand

Opportunities to visit colleagues and collaborators at research and education institutes in New Zealand

UniversitiesAuckland, AUT, Waikato, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury, Lincoln, and Otago.

Crown Research Institutes (CRIs)AgResearch, Crop & Food, ESR, GNS, HortResearch, IRL, Landcare, NIWA and Scion

Budgets and Sponsorship

A preliminary assessment of the budget and informal sponsorship interests gives REANNZ comfort that the 26th APAN meeting would be able to cover its running costs. Based on:

• Nominal US$300 registration; 200 attendees and 50 students

• Sponsorship from network and equipment suppliers plus co hosting by Government research and education agencies

• Venue costs, delegate packs, dinner and other social functions plus conference administration

Conference social activities

Welcome dinner at the Moonshine Country Restaurant

An evening at the Skyline Restaurant, perched high above Queenstown

Skiing, mountain biking, walking, rafting, jet boating…nearby and on demand!

Associated regional points of interest before and after meeting• Milford Sound, Fiordland• Stewart Island• Dunedin and Otago Peninsula• Golf at the Millbrook Resort• Bungy jumping, Shotover jet,

mountain biking trails, skiing, rafting• Wine and History Trail, Central

Otago

Converge on Queenstown for the 26th APAN Meeting

Thank you

Charles JarvieActing Chief Executive Officer

Research and Education Advanced Network NZ Ltdcharles.jarvie@morst.govt.nz

+64 21 62 82 90