Handbook Part 2 - International Mycological Association

Refreshments
Morning tea and afternoon tea are included in your
registration fee and are provided during the
programmed breaks in the exhibition and outside patio
areas.
Lunches: are not included in the registration. Tickets can
be bought for lunches at AU$15.00 per person per day,
order by 5pm the day prior. Pre purchase was required
and your tickets will be in your registration pack.
Supper Meals: a light Meal will be available on a ticket
basis AU$22.00 each, for Monday and Tuesday. Pre
purchase was required and your tickets will be in your
registration pack.
Clamp Connection Café/Bar:12 noon-close of conference
each day! The Café offers you an opportunity to spend time
talking with representatives from exhibition stands, viewing
poster displays, and networking with colleagues and new
friends. Refreshment, beer, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee
will be available on a cash basis.
Speakers Preparation Room – Meeting Room 9
All Presenters must check in to ensure your audio visual
needs are confirmed, and also that you have arrived at
the congress in time to present.
Special Dietary Requirements
Delegates who have specified their special dietary
requirement on their registration form should identify
themselves to the service staff at the Convention Centre.
Telephones
Public Telephones, coin operated, are located in the
Sheridan St foyer.
Tipping
Tipping is not expected in Australia but is appreciated for
particularly good service.
Telephone Directory
Emergency Services 000
(fire/police/ambulance)
Registration Desk
Tel: 07 4042 4300 Fax: 07 4042 4302
Taxi Services
Black and White Taxi - 13 10 08
Taxi phone is located outside the main entrance of
the centre.
Airlines
Qantas 131 313
Virgin Blue 136 789
Jetstar 131 538
Air New Zealand 132476
Cathay Pacific 131747
Japan Airlines (07)3229-9916
SOCIAL PROGRAM
Welcome reception - Sunday 20 August -
Cairns Convention Centre - 1800–1930
Renew old acquaintances and join fellow delegates for
informal drinks and canapés in the exhibition area for
IMC8.
Cost included in registration. Entry is via name tag or
ticket.
Dress: Casual.
BMS/MSA joint Reception - Monday 21 August -
Cairns Hilton- 2000-2100
The British Mycological Society and the Mycological
Society of America are jointly hosting a reception
following the Honorary Lecture.
Included in registration.
Dress: Casual. Delegates will make their own way to the
venue.
Wines of the World - Wednesday 23 August -
Hall 2 – 1900-2200 hours
Bring a bottle of wine along to the Convention Centre
and share with your colleagues.
Tickets: AU$22 per person.
Dress: Casual. Delegates will make their own way to the
venue.
Congress Dinner - Thursday 24 August – The Tanks -
1900–2400 hours
The premier social occasion of the congress will be an
event not to be missed!. Not included in registration.
Tickets: AU$120 per person includes three course meal
and beverages.
Dress: Smart casual. Delegates will be collected from
their hotels from 1830 and shuttle busses will return
guests from 2230.
Partners program
A Partners program has been developed as an
introduction to Cairns and its attractions. Included in the
program is the Welcome Reception on Sunday. On
Monday the day will start with a morning tea at the
Cairns Convention Centre at 0930 followed by a City
Sights Tour and concluding with a lunch back at the
Cairns Convention Centre.
Posters
The Posters will be judged by a panel and prizes
awarded.
Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations received on or before Friday 7 July 2006
received a refund of registration fees, less an
administrative charge of AUD$100.00. Cancellations after
this date are not refunded.
Travel and Touring
There will be a Visitor Information booth situated in Hall 2
to assist you with any tours and travel enquiries that you
might have.
Posters
The Posters will be judged by a panel and prizes
awarded.
Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations received on or before Friday 7 July 2006
received a refund of registration fees, less an
administrative charge of AUD$100.00. Cancellations after
this date are not refunded