Online Registration Closes Friday 11 July 2008

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Register online at www.qsc2008.com.au

PLEASE READ THIS BROCHURE CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING

You can register in three ways:  online, by fax or by post.  Only one form per person.

Please be aware that it is conference policy that registrations and accommodation MUST be paid for prior to the start of the conference.

MEMBER RATES

The Conference Organising Committee is delighted to offer the discounted member rates to SSI financial members.  ISA members are also invited to register at SSI member rates. This invitation is in recognition of the founding role that ISA has played in the formation of the SSI and in context of a proposed full merger of the two organisations.

Membership Benefits of the Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI)

The Spatial Sciences Institute is a national professional organisation representing the interests of all people involved in the spatial community and providing an identity for people working in the spatial information industry.    The specialist and complementary nature of the spatial sciences is a powerful combination, and the Institute aims to pool expertise to support and inform professionals of new and innovative solutions to meet the new and increasing demands placed on spatial professionals.

Representing - The Spatial Sciences Institute represents the professional interests of people who specialise in the spatial disciplines and Communities of Practice that use spatial information to complement and support their business operations or personal activities.

Members’ Professional Needs - For members, the Spatial Sciences Institute will be:
·          Providing recognition through professional certification
·          Maintaining member competency through the Continuing Professional Development Programme
·          Informing members through publications such as journals, newsletters and magazines
·          Organising regular activities to share ideas and experiences
·          Representing member professional interests at public and private sector forums
·          Providing discounted registration at regional / international SSI conferences
·          Providing access to industry and professional resource information
·          Offering access to a discount member-buying Programme.

The Spatial Sciences Institute is a full member of Professions Australia through which the Institute represents all spatial professionals.

SPATIAL T-SHIRTS

Join the revolution and let everyone know what the spatial sciences industry is all about! 

These t-shirts have been designed to showcase the ‘real’ spatial sciences!   Order on the registration form and you can pick up your order at the Conference Registration Desk.

Cost Per Shirt:          $22 (available in black only)

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES

Online registrations close Friday 11 July 2008.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1.         Sustaining Partners of SSI are able to provide their employees with a certain number of registrations at SSI Member rate.  Those eligible organisations are: 

            Regional Gold Sustaining Partners

§         Queensland Government Department of Planning & Infrastructure

§         Queensland Government Main Roads Department

§         CR Kennedy

            Regional Silver Sustaining Partners

§         Cairns City Council

§         Karel CAD

§         Queensland Government Environmental Protection Agency

2.         Full Time Student Registration will only be confirmed when a copy of your current student ID card  is emailed to qsc2008@absoluteevents.com.au or faxed to 07 3112 3900

Entitlements

*  Numbers restricted to 450 maximum

Registration Confirmation/Tax Invoice

Once your registration form has been received it will be processed and a confirmation letter emailed to you generally within 10 working days (this may be higher at peak registration time).  A tax invoice will also be emailed to you.   Payment is required to be finalised prior to attendance at the Conference.

Alterations

Alterations to your registration will not be accepted over the telephone – they must be in writing and can be sent by the following methods:

§                    Email:              qsc2008@absolutevents.com.au
§                    Fax:                 07 3112 3900
§                    Post:                Absolute Events & Marketing, PO Box 858, Coorparoo  Qld  4151

Multiple changes or sharing of registrations will incur a $25 per change/person additional fee. 

Cancellation & Refund Policy:  Cancellations must be advised in writing to the Conference Office. Cancellations up to Thursday 26 June 2008 will receive a refund of registration fees, less an administrative charge of $110. Refunds after this date will be at the discretion of the Organising Committee. Registrations are transferable to a colleague at any time prior to the Conference provided the Conference Office is advised in writing.  Multiple changes or sharing of registrations will incur a $25 per change/person additional fee.  Cancelled social function tickets are refundable prior to Thursday 26 June 2008. Tickets cannot be returned for reselling or refunded after this date.

Onsite Registration

If you have not registered by Tuesday 15 July 2008 you will need to register onsite. The Registration Desk will be open from 8.00am on Thursday 17 July 2008. Onsite registrants are not guaranteed a Conference Satchel nor social function tickets.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER