As with all SSI conferences, there will be many networking opportunities available to delegates. 

WELCOME RECEPTION

To mark the opening of the Conference, all delegates are invited to attend the Welcome Reception. Take this chance to register early then view the new products or services exhibitors will have to offer and network with your colleagues.  Drinks and light refreshments will be served.

Date:                           Thursday 17 July 2008
Time:                          5.00 – 7.00pm
Venue:                        Exhibition Area, Level 4, Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise
Cost Per Person:      Included in the full registration fee. As tickets will not be automatically allocated, you MUST indicate on your registration form if you will be attending.
Additional tickets:     $55 per person

CONFERENCE DINNER (Including QUEENSLAND SPATIAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS)

Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, you can walk into ours.  Come back to Casablanca in the 1940s for Conference Dinner (combined with the Queensland Spatial Excellence Awards 2008).  Experience our own special part of Warner Bros. Movie World for this night of glamour and fun in the 1940s – back to the time of big swing bands, flapper dresses.  

Numbers are limited to 450 so book early.

The Queensland Spatial Excellence Awards (QSEA) awards are the State equivalent and lead in to the Asia Pacific Excellence Awards – the only awards for the Asia-Pacific region that recognise, at the same event, the excellent achievements of both individuals and organisations engaged in the spatial information industry across the region. Winners at QSEA automatically are nominated to the APSEA.  Jointly hosted by the Australian Spatial Information Business Association (ASIBA) and the Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI), the awards are a wonderful way of showcasing excellence in the industry.

With entertainment by Honey, MC Mark McConville will ensure a great night for all!

Mark McConville                                                            
Mark started performing stand up comedy in 1998 and joined the ranks as a professional stand up comedian in 2000.  He is now considered the resident comedian at many of the venues throughout the east cost.  Mark has also received very favourable reports from comedy critics around the country – entertaining a wide range of audiences. 

Honey
Three female vocalists, as well as the sounds of a four piece band, deliver music from early evening jazz and blues style, to dinner music, through to hits from the Top 40 to the 80s.  Honey is high energy and might just have some surprises in store for you!

Date:                           Friday 18 July 2008
Time:                          7.00 – 11.30pm  (Bus transfers depart from Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise at 6.30pm)
Venue:                        Rick’s Dining Room, Warner Bros. Movie World
Dress:                         Casablanca/1940s theme (Keep an eye on the Conference website for tips)
Cost Per Person:      Included in the full registration fee. As tickets will not be automatically allocated, you MUST indicate on your registration form if you will be attending
Additional tickets:     $110 per person
Note:                          A maximum of 450 tickets are available so register early (Note:  dinner tickets will be allocated on date received and paid basis – only when payment is received will tickets be confirmed)

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COCKTAIL FUNCTION

Young Professionals will start the Conference by enjoying their cocktail reception on Wednesday 16 July poolside at the Holiday Inn.  This is a perfect time for Young Professionals and other industry colleagues to enjoy a networking session. All delegates are invited to register to attend this function.

Date:                           Wednesday 16 July 2008
Time:                          5.30 – 7.30pm
Venue:                        Poolside, Level 4, Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise
Cost Per Person:      $55 (Includes canapés and beverages)

FAREWELL DRINKS & CANAPÉS

Join in the last function for the Conference and enjoy the lovely Gold Coast weather.

Date:                           Saturday 19 July 2008
Time:                          3.45 – 5.30pm
Venue:                        Poolside, Level 4, Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise
Cost Per Person:      $55 (Includes canapés and beverages)