You can register from 8.00am on Wednesday 25 November at the Conference Registration & Information Desk in the NZ Promenade on level 5 outside the exhibition are at Sky City Convention Centre and will remain open throughout the duration of the Conference.

Registration fees include attendance to all sessions, morning and afternoon teas, and lunches, as scheduled in the Conference programme. The fee also includes entry to the Pre-Dinner Networking Drinks and Conference Dinners as scheduled in the Conference programme. A set bar tab applies for these evening functions; thereafter a cash bar will be available to purchase drinks.

The Conference Opening will commence at 9.00am on Wednesday 25 November in Auckland Rooms 3 & 4

Keynote presentations will be held in Auckland Rooms 3 & 4

Streamed sessions will be held in Auckland Rooms 3 & 4and the Auckland 2 simultaneously.

Technical Workshops will be held in the Auckland 1

During scheduled breaks, be sure to visit our Exhibitors in New Zealand Room Level 5. This is where morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas will take place (please refer to Map on page 8).

We have allowed five minutes between streamed sessions to provide time for delegates to move between rooms ready for the next scheduled session.

Pre-dinner networking drinks will be held in the exhibition area on Level 5.

The venue for the Welcome Dinner on Wednesday 25 November and the Formal Conference Awards Dinner on Thursday 26 November will be held in Auckland Room 3 & 4

Please wear your name tag at all times, including the Pre-Dinner Networking Drinks and Conference Dinners.

Registration & Information Desk

 For assistance throughout the 2015 Annual ALGIM Conference, visit the Conference Registration & Information Desk located in the foyer on level 5 outside the exhibition are at Sky City Convention Centre Auckland.  The ALGIM staff manning the desk will help you with your queries.

Staying Connected

Complimentary wireless internet access will be provided throughout the conference– The download speed will be affected by user numbers

There is no access code required for this – please select Sky City Convention network

If you have any queries or experience any issues with gaining access to the network please visit the staff at the Conference Registration & Information Desk for assistance.

Regular updates throughout the 2015 Annual ALGIM Conference will be posted on Twitter.  You can follow ALGIM at www.twitter.com/ALGIMInc.  If you tweet during the 2015 Annual ALGIM Conference use the hash tag:  #ALGIM Conf2015

Parking

SKYCITY Auckland hotel offer the following parking options:

One Shot: Self-parking, Once in / Once out $20.00.  For One Shot, guests can park in the hotel and take the ticket upon arrival.  Once at reception they can purchase the One Shot pass to then leave the car park (can only be used once).  There are two entrances to the carpark; one on Hobson Street and one on Federal Street.

Valet: Unlimited use $35.00 per day.  Porters will take care of the car on arrival and have this charged back to the guests room.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARKING PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK

PLEASE NOTE: Attendees are responsible for the cost of their own parking - this cost will be added to your incidental room bill which must be paid upon check out.

Dress Code

Smart casual attire throughout the 2015 Annual ALGIM Conference is appropriate excluding the 2015 Annual ALGIM Awards Dinner where the dress code is Formal / Black Tie.

Registration Fees Include

 Attendance to all sessions outlined in the conference programme.

Welcome Dinner | dinner, including drinks and entertainment on Wednesday 25 November.

Formal Conference Awards Dinner | pre-dinner drinks and dinner, including drinks and entertainment on Thursday 26 November.

Morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas - as scheduled in the Conference programme.

Please note | A set bar tab applies for Pre-Dinner Drinks, the Welcome Dinner and the Formal Conference Awards Dinner; thereafter a cash bar will be available to purchase drinks at each guest’s expense from the bar.

 Excluded from Registration Fees

 Accommodation & breakfasts are the responsibility of the attendee.

A set drinks limit applies for the evening functions – refer above.

 Prize Draw Eligibility

 Exhibitors / Vendors are asked to refrain from entering prize draws.  Such prizes are donated under sponsorship arrangements and the donors’ request they go to bona fide customers.  Your cooperation to preserve the integrity of the generous sponsorship ALGIM enjoys is much appreciated.  Only central and local authority attendees may enter into prize draws.

ALGIM Event Code of Conduct

At ALGIM, we want to ensure that every Conference or Symposium provides a safe and productive environment for everyone. We invite you to help us ensure each ALGIM event is welcoming and respectful to all participants.
Please bring any concerns to the immediate attention of ALGIM Staff or Executive, or contact our Events Coordinator at events@algim.org.nz We thank our participants for your help in keeping this event welcoming, respectful, and friendly to all attendees.