ARCS Conferences

General Information

OUR VENUE – SYDNEY CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Darling Drive
Darling Harbour, Sydney

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is located in the Darling Harbour area. A thriving precinct on the edge of Sydney’s central business district, Darling
Harbour is home to some of Australia’s most significant tourist attractions as well as myriad restaurants, shops and hotels.

The Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre enjoys a coveted location on the water’s edge at Darling Harbour. In order to protect the surroundings and maintain the
appeal of Sydney as a destination, the Centre is dedicated to ensuring environmental awareness in all operations.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre can be accessed by monorail, lightrail, road or sea, with lightrail and monorail stations right outside the main doors of
the venue. The nearest train stations are Town Hall or Central Station and both stations are approximately a 10 minute walk from the venue. Ferries and water
taxis also provide a memorable journey between the Centre and the city. For more information about how to access the venue, visit www.131500.com.au.

PARKING

The Exhibition Centre car park is conveniently located off Darling Drive, underneath the Centre’s five exhibition halls. The car park has direct access
to the venue and the many attractions and facilities available in Darling Harbour. An all day pass is $32.00.

ACCOMMODATION

ARCS Congress delegates should take advantage of the special rate we have with the Ibis at Darling Harbour by contacting the Reservations Department on +61 2 9288 7180 or 1757@accor.com and quoting ARCS050612 before the 15^th of April. Condition to availability you can get a room with a Pyrmont view for $159 or with a Harbour view for $179.

FLIGHTS

If you are travelling from interstate we recommend you visit the domestic airline websites of Qantas, JetStar and Virgin Blue. These carriers often have sale fares which
could make your trip to Congress all the more affordable.

REGISTRATION DESK

The Registration Desk will be located at Bayside Foyer Level 1 and will be open from 8.00am to 5.00pm each day. Upon arrival on your first day, please report to the Registration Desk to receive your delegate satchel, name badge and social event tickets.

NAME BADGES

All delegates will be given a name badge at registration. This badge will be the official pass to sessions, teas, lunches and official social functions. It is necessary for delegates to wear their name badges at all times when on-site.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) POINTS

Name badges will be scanned as you enter sessions to enable CPE points to be added to your record – please ensure you are wearing the correct name badge! See the
Registration Desk for assistance.

ARCS INFORMATION BOOTH

This year ARCS will host a booth within the exhibition hall at the Congress to:

• provide the opportunity for you to discuss the Strategic Initiatives in Professional Development for the Association with the ARCS Board
• provide the opportunity to discuss educational opportunities with our Professional Development Managers
• provide membership information for your non-member colleagues.

The ARCS Information Booth will also be sign posted as the Congress Meeting Point should you need a place to meet up with colleagues and industry contacts. Make sure
you drop by to say hi and see what ARCS can offer you in 2012 and beyond!

INTERNET CAFE

There will be an Internet Café in the Exhibition Hall for your use and to keep up to date with work, family and friends whilst at Congress. This will be open the same
hours as the Trade Exhibition.

DRESS

Smart business casual attire is appropriate for conference sessions and the Welcome and Closing reception. Join the ARCS Board and Business Office and dress up in Masquerade for the Masquerade Ball.

SESSION HANDOUTS

This year ARCS is making all speaker presentations available online. Registered delegates will have easy access before, during, and after the event, enabling them to print the presentations they require. A secure link will be sent to registered delegates and presentations will be populated to this page as they become available.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Special meals will be available at one of the lunch buffet stations. Delegates who have specified their special dietary requirements should ask service staff to direct them to this station.