Overall
The 2nd SIA Submarine Technology Conference will be held over three days with a wide range of issues addressed that reflect the theme of the Conference: Australia's Submarine Enterprise - Building our Science, Technology and Engineering Capability. To support the theme, tours and meetings will be arranged for the Monday and Friday.
With many other senior and influential speakers likely to accept the opportunity to address the Conference, the program will address pivotal considerations as they relate to:
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Land-based Research, Development, Test, Evaluation, Integration and Training Sites
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Research and Development, Test and Evaluation Policy and Management
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Engineering Design
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Workforce Skills Development
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Technology
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Complex Program Management
Conference Venue
All activities associated with the 2013 Technology Conference will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5001.
The Conference will occupy Halls A and B for the Day Sessions and Hall E for the Dinner.
The Opening Reception, Pre-Dinner Drinks and all Luncheon/Session Breaks will be held in Foyer 1 which will also host several 'Poster Papers'.
Dates
pm Monday 14 November -
pm Thursday 17 November 2012
Fees
See Fees page.
Enquiries
Mr David Nicholls (Executive Manager)
Phone: +61 413 133 391
Fax: +61 2 6260 5416
Email
Postal: Submarine Institute of Australia
PO Box 5018
Lyneham ACT 2602
Australia
Cancellations and Refunds
Delegates who find themselves unable to attend the Conference after submitting a registration form are most welcome to nominate a substitute. All applications for substitution and cancellations must be made in writing to the Organising Committee. Cancellations received before 1 October 2013 will be refunded less an administration fee of $25. Cancellations received after 1 October 2013 are not refundable. All delegates will receive a Tax Invoice.
Registration Desk
Registration will take place each morning between 0730 and 0845. All non-delegate attendees at the Dinner will receive a printable entree card.
Catering
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are included in your Registration Fee. Please advise if you have any special dietary requirements using the relevant field in the registration form.
Reception
The Conference Reception will be held in Foyer 1 of the Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide between 1800 and 2000 on Monday 12 October 2013. The Reception is open to Conference delegates and guests. Cost of the Reception is in addition to the Conference Registration Fee.
Conference Dinner
The Conference Dinner will be open to Conference delegates and guests and will be held on the evening of Tuesday 13 October 2013 in Hall E of the Adelaide Convention Centre (following Pre-Dinner Drinks in Foyer 1). Cost of the Dinner is in addition to the Conference Registration Fee.
The program for the Dinner is
Dress
Business Attire/Lounge Suit or Uniform (note that the RAN is wearing summer uniform at this time of year).
Security
Delegates will be issued with passes on registration and may be asked for proof of identity. Nametags must be worn at all times during the Opening Reception, the Conference and the Conference Dinner.
Travel and Accommodation
All details are on the accommodation page. Although the SIA has negotiated some special accommodation rates, travel and accommodation arrangements are the individual responsibility of delegates.
Insurance
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind.
SIA Annual General Meeting
The 15th Annual General Meeting of the SIA will be held at a date and time to be advised at the Cenference Venue. Details of the meeting will be posted on the AGM page.
Chatham House Rule
The ‘Chatham House Rule’ applies to questions and answers. Participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.
Registration
Acceptance of any registration is at the absolute discretion of the Conference Committee.
Privacy
Information necessary for your attendance at the Conference will be gathered, stored and disseminated in accordance with National Privacy legislation. A participant list with name, organisation and state will be made available to all parties directly involved in the conference, including sponsors. Please indicate on the Registration Form if you do not wish to have your details on the participant list.
Disclaimer
The conference program and registration information are correct at the time of publication; however, the conference organisers reserve the right to change details as necessary.
