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Proposal for 26 th meeting Queenstown, New Zealand July/August 2008 REANNZ. We propose the 26 th 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). - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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 [email protected]
+64 21 62 82 90