DISABLED:Networking

Make the most of networking opportunities at ACIIA/SOPAC® 2010!

The opportunity to network and share ideas is as an important benefit of attending a conference. Yet how often to do you leave the event feeling you didn’t really make the most of the networking opportunities?
As well as the time honoured social activities such as the Cocktail Party and the Conference Dinner, this year we have really worked on making it easier for you to identify and network with people who have similar interests to you.  Among the new initiatives are:

- Events set up on LinkedIn and Facebook to enable you to pre-network. Why not register your attendance and invite others to do so too?
- A dedicated area at the conference venue that’s flagged for sector/interest specific networking at breaks
- Marked tables for sector/interest specific networking at conference lunches
- A ‘meet the speaker’ booth to enable you to ask questions that may not have seemed appropriate in the session


ACIIA Networking Tips Article.pdf

Breakfasts & Breaks

	NETWORKING BREAKFASTS, MORNING AND AFTERNOON TEAS
	When	Mon 10, Tue 11, Wed 12 May	Delegates can unwind over refreshments. Informal breakfast, morning and afternoon teas will be served on each day of the conference (except Wednesday afternoon tea) within the exhibition area which will allow utmost opportunity for networking while exploring the exhibition. *Please check times on the program or pocket program provided at the conference
	Where	Bayside Gallery & Foyer
	Approx. Time/s*	Breakfast (7.30am-8.30am) Morning Tea (10.30am-10.50am) Afternoon Tea (3.00pm-3.20pm)
	Price	COMPLIMENTARY for Delegates
	Dress	Business Casual

Internet Lounge

	INTERNET LOUNGE
	When	Mon 10, Tue 11, Wed 12 May	The Internet Lounge is a central point of activity as delegates regularly review their communication throughout the day. There will be high volume traffic flow within this area as delegates take time to relax and refresh as they check in with emails and phone messages.
	Where	Bayside Gallery
	Approx. Time/s	Mon-Tue (8.30am-5.00pm) Wed (8.30am-12.00pm)
	Price	COMPLIMENTARY for Delegates

Cocktail Party

	COCKTAIL PARTY
	When	Mon 10 May 2010	The cocktail party, the first official social event of the conference, will be held in the exhibition area where delegates can network and familiarise themselves with old and new acquaintances as well as some unexpected special guests!
	Where	Bayside Gallery
	Approx. Time	5.30pm-7.30pm
	Price	Inclusive for delegates. $70 per guest ticket
	Dress	Business Casual or Cocktail attire

Conference Dinner

	CONFERENCE DINNER
	When	Tue 11 May 2010	The Conference Dinner is the social highlight of the conference. This year, the Conference Dinner takes you around Australia on a journey from the vast and varying Australian natural beauty to the exquisite Sydney city landscape with the ultimate cultural experience of Australian food and wine, music & entertainment.
	Where	Parkside Ballroom
	Approx. Time	7.00pm-11.30pm
	Price	Inclusive for delegates. $140 per guest ticket
	Dress	Evening wear and lounge suit (no ties)