Detailed below is further information regarding an important Marine Industry Showcase and Forum hosted by the Honourable Bob Baldwin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry, Tourism & Resources.
There are two opportunities for your to participate in these events. Firstly, to exhibit your product to Ministers and trade commisioners from around the world at the showcase on the 27 March and to provide comments and your opinions at the Marine Industry Forum on the 28th (please see attached for program). Secondly you may only wish to visit the showcase on the 27th and also participate in the forum on the 28th.
Also please find details for suggested accommodation which is scarce at this time in Canberra. It is suggested if you are intending to come you should book sooner rather than later.
Rydes Lakeside 20 rooms available on 27 and 28 March From $325 each but the link below is offering rooms at $142
http://www.hotelclub.com.au/DirectHotel.asp?Checkin=2007-3-27&Checkout=2007-3-29&ncl=&id=4498
Crown Plaza have suites available on 27 at $600+ and lots of rooms available on 28 March from $320
Novotel Canberra have 100+ rooms available on 27 and 28 March. Prices start at $280
http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/gb/nov/2796/fiche_hotel.shtml
Further, DITR has requested photographs and images of your products to create a rolling DVD and posters to be displayed at the Showcase this information should be sent to:
Belinda Duff
Senior Policy Officer
Aerospace and Marine Industries
Manufacturing, Engineering and Construction Division
Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources
Level 5, 10 Binara Street, Canberra City ACT 2601
GPO Box 9839, Canberra ACT 2601
Ph: +61 2 6213 7504 Fax +61 2 6290 8957
Email: belinda.duff@industry.gov.au
If you wish to participate in this showcase and the conference or if you want further information contact Lindsay@aimex.asn.au.
Download the Marine Industry Showcase and Forum program (PDF)
Download the Marine Inudstry Showcase and Forum official invitation (PDF)