The early bird registration fee has been extended until Friday 30 May! Don´t miss your opportunity to participate in this exceptional seminar and register now!
             Sydney Image             

IAATI´s 56th International Annual Training Seminar will be held from the 3rd to the 7th of August 2008 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre just a short distance from Sydney´s city centre. Located on the waterfront of Darling Harbour, the Centre offers first class facilities to delegates and presenters and is in close proximity to restaurants, accommodation and shops. A frequent monorail service links Darling Harbour with the city centre.

The training seminar will be held in the Parkside area of the convention centre with the registration desk located in the Parkside Office. A frequent monorail service links Darling Harbour with the city centre.

All delegates that attend IAATI´s 56th Annual International Training Seminar 2008 will receive a certificate of accomplishment for attending the training course. This will enable delegates to use their certificate towards accreditation in auto theft investigation.

Potential delegates who are not currently members of IAATI will receive a 12 month membership to the association as part of their registration fee for the seminar.

About Sydney

Sydney, Australia´s gateway city and capital of New South Wales has without a doubt one of the most beautiful harbours in the world, with kilometres of golden beaches stretching north and south of the city on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Sydney is a friendly city offering visitors a variety of attractions and activities.

Yachting, surfing, sailboarding, swimming and waterskiing are available with many national parks and protected areas of natural bushland surround the city. The picturesque Blue Mountains are a 90 minute journey from the city, offering bushwalking, camping and picnicking as popular pastimes for visitors and residents.

Perhaps the most famous landmark is the spectacular Sydney Opera House which has become Sydney´s cultural centre, offering opera, ballet, concerts, drama and film.

Sydney Image                          Sydney Image

The harbour foreshore is home to the historic Rocks area, the site of Australia´s first European settlement in 1788, and now home to a variety of galleries, museums, restaurants and shops. Also overlooking the harbour are the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Zoo.

With so much to discover from arts, history and culture; restaurants and cafes; events and attractions; as well as nature and beaches; there really is something for everyone.

Tour Packages

Tour Packages from Los Angeles to Sydney which include flights, travel insurance, Sydney accommodation and a holiday weekend are available for booking.

Tours to other parts of Australia can be taken either before or after the conference. Day tours from Sydney are also available.

Bookings for the Day Tours and the Pre and Post Conference Tours can be made online or on the tour booking form

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Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

Darling Drive,
Darling Harbour NSW 2000, Australia
Phone + 61 2 9282 5000
Facsimile + 61 2 9282 5041
Website www.scec.com.au

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Sponsorship Opportunities and Trade Displays

Sponsorship opportunities exist for persons, firms or corporations who wish to become involved in the 2008 conference. The event offers international exposure to local and international auto theft stakeholders. Numerous sponsorship packages are available. Exhibition space at the venue is also available for trade displays and booths. For more information visit the sponsorship page.

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Seminar Program

The Seminar program has now been released and can be downloaded. It is still subject to change.

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Accommodation

The Sydney International Boat Show is happening from 31 July to 5 August in Darling Harbour. This means accommodation will sell out fast near the convention centre. You must book early to avoid disappointment.

You are encouraged to book your accommodation through the Seminar Secretariat to ensure that you receive very competitive rates. Bookings can be made through the Delegate Online Registration Form

Alternatively, a PDF version of the Registration Form can also be used for faxing or posting.

If you are trying to book accommodation outside the seminar dates of the 3rd to the 7th of August please contact the Seminar Secretariat at registration@iaatiaus.org to make the booking.

Hotel

Star Rating

Distance to Venue (minutes)

Rates $AUD
Per Room Per Night
(Including GST)

Grand Mercure Apartments

(Two Bedroom Apartment - Pyrmont View)

4.5

5

$329

Radisson Hotel & Suites

(One Bedroom Suite)

4.5

2

$244

Radisson Hotel & Suites

(Studio Guest Room)

4.5

2

$209

Somerset Darling Harbour

(One Bedroom Deluxe)

4.5

7

$220

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

(Pyrmont View Room - Single/Double or Twin Share)

4

2

$239

Hotel Ibis Darling Harbour

(Pyrmont View Room – Single/Double or Twin Share)

3

2

$165

Deposits

Accommodation will not be confirmed until a deposit of one night´s tariff is received. This deposit will be forwarded to your hotel and will be credited to your room account.

Cancellations

No accommodation deposits will be refunded on or after 30 June 2008.

Deadline for Accommodation Bookings

The Seminar Secretariat has an obligation to return all unsold rooms to the hotels / apartments on 19 June 2008, therefore accommodation booking and rates reserved after that date cannot be guaranteed.

Early Arrival

Some international flights arrive in Sydney in the early morning. As check in is not until 1400, it is possible that your room may not be available for immediate occupation on your early arrival. Whilst hotels will do everything possible to accommodate early arrivals, if you wish to be guaranteed immediate occupation, you are able to pay an extra day´s tariff for the night before you are due to arrive. If you wish to take this precaution, please advise the Seminar Secretariat on the registration form so that we can notify the hotel that your room is pre-registered.

Late Arrival

Please indicate if you will arrive at your hotel after 1800. Failure to do so may result in your room being released.

Change of Booking

Any change in booking must be made in writing to the Seminar Secretariat and NOT directly to the hotel.

Group Accommodation Bookings

The Training Seminar Secretariat offers organisations the opportunity to contract ten or more rooms for the Training Seminar. This requires a contract to be signed by ICMS Asutralasia and your organisation to block book the group reservation.

For further information, please contact Gabriella Cafios at gabriellac@icmsaust.com.au with the following details:

  • Organisation Name
  • Contact name
  • Hotel name
  • Number of rooms required per night of stay
  • Check in date
  • Check out date

Family Accommodation / Child Minding Facilities

For delegates travelling with their families, we recommend the Grand Mercure Apartments. The apartments are more spacious than standard hotel accommodation as they have a separate living and kitchen area and is in close proximity to child-friendly attractions such as the Sydney Aquarium, Imax Theatre and Darling Harbour.

Delegates should contact the hotel concierge regarding child care facilities.

Budget Accommodation

Please note that you will need to contact hotels directly, not via the Seminar Secretariat.

Sydney Central YHA
11 Rawson Place, Corner of Pitt St and Rawson Place
(opposite Central Station)
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9218 9000
Email: sydcentral@yhansw.org.au

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Social Program

To provide a change of pace from scientific sessions, delegates and their guests will have many opportunities to meet socially to renew or develop friendships. Magnificent venues, fine wines, delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere will ensure many nights of entertainment and memories to take home.

Tickets for these events can be booked through the Delegate Online Registration Form. Alternatively, a PDF version of the Registration Form can also be used for faxing or posting.

*Please note all prices are quoted in Australian dollars and include GST.

Presidents Reception
Sunday 3 August 2008
Time: 1800 to 2000
Location: Parkside Foyer, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

The Presidents Reception will mark the start of the seminar and will be held in the exhibition area located in the Parkside Foyer. Meet up with colleagues for canapés and refreshments in this relaxed atmosphere to renew or develop friendships.

Tickets: Inclusive for all full delegate registrations
Additional tickets: $66 per person (including GST)

Sightseeing Cruise around Sydney Harbour
Tuesday 5 August 2008
Time: 1800 to 1930
Departure will be at 1800 sharp. Please be at the departure point no later than 1745.

There is no greater way to relax after a full day at the seminar than a cruise on Sydney Harbour. Network with industry colleagues whilst soaking in the sights of Sydney Harbour through the panoramic windows or open decks of the cruise vessel. Drinks and canapés will also be served onboard.

Tickets: $77 per person (including GST)

Seminar Banquet
Thursday 7 August 2008
Time: 1900 to 2330
Location: Dockside, Darling Harbour

The Seminar Banquet will be the highlight of the social program and marks the end of the seminar. Enjoy the last night in Sydney in this architecturally designed venue with views of Cockle Bay Wharf and Darling Harbour.

* Please note that kosher or halal meals may incur additional charges.

Tickets: Inclusive for all full delegate registrations.
Additional tickets: $120 per person (including GST)

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Registration

To attend the Training Seminar, please complete the registration form and return it to the Training Seminar Secretariat. Each delegate must fill in a separate form.

Forms will be accepted by post, fax or online. Click here to register online or download a softcopy of the Registration Form for faxing or posting.

Registration Fees

All fees are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST.

 

Early Bird Before

30 May 2008

Standard After

30 May 2008

Onsite After

1 August 2008

Full Registration (4 Days)

$650

$705

$755

Two Day Registration

$520

$520

$545

One Day Registration

$275

$275

$300

Registrations received after 1 August 2008 will be regarded as an onsite registration fee and charged accordingly.

Entitlements:

Full Registration fee includes:

  • Seminar sessions
  • Presidents Reception
  • Seminar Banquet
  • Morning and afternoon tea (4 - 7 August)
  • Lunches (4 - 7 August)
  • Entrance to exhibition (3 - 6 August)
  • Seminar satchel
  • Seminar material

Two Day Registration fee includes:

  • Seminar sessions for the days of registration
  • Morning and afternoon teas for the days of registration
  • Lunch for the days of registration
  • Entrance to the exhibition for the days of registration
  • Seminar satchel
  • Seminar material

One Day Registration Fee includes:

  • Seminar sessions for the day of registration
  • Morning and afternoon tea for the day of registration
  • Lunch for the day of registration
  • Entrance to exhibition for day of registration
  • Seminar satchel
  • Seminar material

Potential delegates who are not currently members of IAATI will receive a 12 month membership to the association as part of their registration fee for the seminar.All delegates that attend IAATI's 56th Annual International Training Seminar 2008 will receive a certificate of accomplishment for attending the training course. This will enable delegates to use their certificate towards accreditation in auto theft investigation.

Please note:
* Halal and Kosher meals may incur additional charges.
* Some sessions may be closed sessions and may be restricted to certain types of registrants such as law enforcement officers.

Method of Payment

Payment of fees must accompany all registration forms. Registration will not be confirmed until full payment is received. Payment can be made by the following methods:

  • Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Bankcard, American Express and Diners Club)*
  • Personal or company cheque (Australian delegates only)
  • Bank draft in Australian dollars drawn with an Australian bank

Cheques should be made payable to IAATI 2008.

Please note that debits to your credit card, excluding accommodation, will appear as ICMS Australasia on your credit card statement.

* Note that if you are making a credit card payment from a country outside Australia, for security reasons you must first advise your banking institution of the impending charge and authorise them to allow the charge from Australia to go through. Allow up to 48 hours (this is due to the time difference between our countries).

Cancellation of Registration Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Seminar Secretariat. Cancellations received prior to 30 June 2008 will receive a full refund less AUD150.00 administration charge. Refunds for cancellations received after 30 June 2008 will only be made in exceptional circumstances. If you are unable to attend, a substitute is welcome at no extra charge. Please advise the Seminar Secretariat of the details of the substitute delegate in writing.

Cancellation of Accommodation No accommodation deposits will be refunded on or after 30 June 2008. Delegates are required to provide credit card details in order for ICMS Australasia to secure accommodation. If credit card details are not received 30 days prior to the Seminar start date, accommodation will be released. Delegates who confirm attendance and provide credit card details but do not advise of cancellation before the 30 day period of Seminar commencement will incur charges for the 'no-show' rate, as penalised by the hotel. This charge is calculated as the room rate per night multiplied by the dates booked and secured. Please ensure that accommodation dates are correct at time of booking.

Registration Desk Opening Hours

Parkside Office, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre

Sunday                   3 August           1300 to 1700
Monday                   4 August           0730 to 1700
Tuesday                  5 August           0800 to 1700
Wednesday             6 August           0800 to 1700
Thursday                 7 August           0800 to 1700

Enquiries

Please direct all registration and accommodation enquiries to:
IAATI 2008 Seminar Secretariat
C/- ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd
GPO Box 3270
Sydney NSW 2001
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: +61 2 9254 5000
Facsimile: +61 2 9251 3552
Email: registration@iaatiaus.org

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Merchandise

Seminar delegates have the opportunity to purchase official merchandise using the registration form. Click here to register online or download a softcopy of the Registration Form for faxing or posting.

All merchandise orders must be received by the Seminar Secretariat by 27 June 2008. Orders received on or prior to this date can be collected from the Registration Desk onsite.

Caps and T-shirts bearing the IAATI 56th Annual International Training Seminar logo are available in the following colours and sizes as outlined below.

Caps
AUD$15 each

Tri-colour sandwich trim signature cap
Available colours: Navy
Available sizes: One size fits all
cap
Mens and Womens T-shirts
AUD$27.50 each

Mens and ladies contrast polo
240gsm 65/35 Poly/Cotton Pique knit
Contrast strips to collar & cuff and a contrast placket
UPF rating 50+
Available colours: Grey with black trim
Navy with gold trim
Available sizes:
shirtshirt
size chart

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Local Organising Committee

John O´Byrne - Chairman
Hodgson Lawyers, and International Director, IAATI

Mark Bennedick ­ Seminar Coordinator
Verifact Risk & Investigation, and Vice President, Australasian Branch, IAATI

Dennis Connor
Formerly South Australia Police, and President, Australasian Branch, IAATI

Bob McKay
McKay Investigation Services, and Committee Member, Australasian Branch, IAATI

Keith Schmidt
Queensland Police, and Executive Director, Australasian Branch, IAATI

Paul Thomas
Attorney General´s Department, and Immediate Past President, Australasian Branch, IAATI

Terry Campbell
Detective Inspector
NSW Police

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Contact Us

General Enquiries
IAATI 2008 Training Seminar Secretariat
C/O - ICMS Australasia
GPO Box 3270
Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone: + 61 2 9254 5000
Fax: +61 2 9251 3552
Email: info@iaatiaus.org

Registration and Accommodation Enquiries
IAATI 2008 Training Seminar Secretariat
C/O - ICMS Australasia
GPO Box 3270
Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone: +61 2 9254 5000 Fax: +61 2 9251 3552
Email: registration@iaatiaus.org

Sponsorship and Exhibition Enquiries
Fallon Smith
Sponsorship & Exhibition Manager
C/O - ICMS Australasia
GPO Box 3270
Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone: +61 2 9254 5000
Fax: +61 2 9251 3552
Email: sponsorship@iaatiaus.org

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General Information

Time
Local Sydney time during August is Greenwich Mean Time plus 10 hours.

Climate
In Sydney during August you can look forward to temperatures of approximately 18°C during the daytime and 9°C in the evening.

Currency
Decimal currency is used in Australia - units are dollars and cents. Current exchange rates can be obtained from your bank. All major credit cards are widely accepted in Australia.

Banks
Bank business hours in Australia are from 9.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. At the discretion of individual bank institutions, selective bank branches may be open between 9.30am to 12pm on Saturdays. Banks are closed all day Sunday.

Physical Disability Facilities
Facilities for the physically disabled - telephone, toilets and lifts are available on every level of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Public Transport from the Airport
The Seminar does not provide any transfers from the airport to the training seminar hotels. All delegates must make their own transport arrangements from the airport. The following estimates are only for travel from the airport to the central business district. Taxi: $30* to $35* Train link to Central Station: $11* to $12* Airport shuttle: $10* one way * Correct at the time when website was created

Shopping
Shops open from 9.00am to 5.30pm during the week with late night shopping on Thursday to 9.00pm. On Saturday and Sunday most shops are open between 9.00am and 4.00pm. Sydney is considered an excellent duty-free port for travellers.

Travel and Health Insurance
We strongly recommend that you take out insurance policies to cover medical and travel expense.

Electricity
The electrical supply is 240 volts, 50Hz. The connection for appliances is a flat 3-pin plug. Most hotels provide 110 volt outlets for shavers.

Mobile Phones
Australia operates on a digital network. Analogue mobile or cell phones are not supported. Mobile phones can be readily hired at Sydney Airport or telecommunication outlets.

Taxes
A Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10% applies to all consumer goods and is included in retails prices.

Tipping
Tipping is not customary in Australia and service charges are not applied. It is acceptable however to leave a small tip for exceptional service.

Passport & Visa
Visitors to Australia require a valid passport and entry visa(s). New Zealand citizens travelling on a New Zealand passport will require a valid passport only. Overseas visitors seeking to attend, or participate in, a Congress or event in Australia should, in most cases, apply for a short stay business visitor visa (subclass 456). It is recommended that visitors apply for visas at least two months prior to their departure.

Prior to registration, please check with your airline, travel agent or nearest Australian Consulate, as immigration laws are very strict. Information about this important requirement can also be found on the Australian Government website at www.immi.gov.au/visitors

Some participants will be able to obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). You can apply for an ETA via the Internet www.eta.immi.gov.au or through a travel agent, an airline office or a specialist service provider to arrange an ETA on your behalf.

ETA eligible countries

  • Andorra
  • Republic of Luxembourg
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Malta
  • Brunei
  • Monaco
  • Canada
  • The Netherlands
  • Chinese Taipei*
  • Malaysia
  • Norway
  • Denmark
  • Portugal
  • Finland
  • Vatican City
  • Republic of Liechtenstein
  • San Marino
  • France
  • Singapore
  • Germany
  • Spain
  • Greece
  • Sweden
  • Hong Kong
  • Switzerland
  • Iceland
  • UK - British Citizen or Ireland
  • UK - British National (Overseas)**
  • Italy
  • USA
  • Japan
  • Korea

*Holders of passports of Chinese Taipei can only be processed for an ETA if resident in and applying in Chinese Taipei.

** Holders of UK passports, which indicate their nationality to be British National (Overseas) can only be processed for an ETA if resident in and applying in Hong Kong.

Non-ETA countries
Non-ETA country delegates need to lodge a subclass '456' visa application at the nearest Australian Mission overseas. The application form (also number 456) can be downloaded from the website www.immi.gov.au

More information can be obtained from the IAATI International website.

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Next New Zealand Seminar

The one day seminar that was originally planned to be held in New Zealand in March of 2008, has had to be cancelled. Unfortunately the organising committee were unable to properly plan and organise the event in the time frame available due to the workloads imposed by the organisation of the Sydney 2008 International Seminar. Future seminars in New Zealand will be held in 2009 and beyond.

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