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Sydney Secures More International Conferences
Business Events Sydney has kicked off the new financial year with the announcement that three major conferences have been confirmed for Sydney in 2012.
The conferences are predicted to bring in almost $4M to the local economy.
The following is an overview of each event.
Robotics Science and Systems (RSS)
Date: 2012
Delegates: 400 over 5 days
Estimated value: $1.7 million
RSS brings together researchers working on algorithmic or mathematical foundations of robotics, robotics applications, and the analysis of robotic systems. These conferences have consistently provided high-quality, topically focused forums for researchers at the forefront of robotic development. 2012 will be the first time the conference is held in the Asia Pacific Region. Previous conferences have been held in USA, Spain and Switzerland.
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) met with the client in October 2010 as they had a long involvement with the conference.
A demonstration of support from industry and government was a specific requirement for the bid submission, which was presented at the conference in June 2011.
In early July 2011 it was decided by the RSS advisory board that Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR) would host the 2012 Conference.
BESydney will assist with local arrangements. The University of Sydney is the proposed venue for the 2012 conference.
International Symposium on Mobile Mapping Technology (MMT) 2012
Date: 2015
Delegates: 400 over 4 days
Estimated value: $1.3 million
The event focuses on Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. This is the art, science, and technology of obtaining reliable information from noncontact imaging and other sensor systems about the Earth and its environment, and other physical objects and processes.
This opportunity was identified by Business Events Sydney (BESydney) Ambassador, Paul Harcombe. BESydney presented the bid at the 2011 conference in Poland. The bid document and presentation included information on the University of New South Wales (UNSW) as a venue and destination information about Sydney and Australia. The committee decided against Sydney for 2013, but selected the destination for the 2015 event. This is the first time that the committee has decided on the destination of two consecutive MMT Symposiums at the same time.
The recent success of the Sydney XXIV International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) Congress in 2010 was a huge selling point for the committee, as FIG is a major sponsor of MMT. The event also links nicely into Australia's strengths in the spatial sciences field.
The client will host the event at UNSW and the university will provide management support. They will not tender for a PCO.
15th International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies (AMPT)
Date: 2012
Delegates: 300 over 4 days
Estimated value: $954,000
The Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies (AMPT) conference series was founded in 1993 in Ireland. Held annually, the conference provides a chance for academics, researchers, and engineers to meet and exchange innovative ideas and information on all aspects of materials, material processing technologies, manufacturing and computer aided engineering and nanotechnologies. 2012 will be the first time that this event is held in Australia.
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) identified this lead in April 2007 and, with the help of the UK/Europe office, in 2009 approached the International Steering Committee for further information.
In May 2011, Sydney's bid to host AMPT 2012 was submitted to the International Steering Committee. The submission included a draft budget by a Gold Stakeholder PCO, and proposed University of Wollongong as the conference venue.
In June 2011, the International Steering Committee voted and announced that Sydney will host the 2012 conference. Competing countries included Poland, Tunisia, Egypt and United Arab Emirates.
Promotion of AMPT 2012 will begin in July at the 2011 conference in Istanbul. The PCO selection process will commence after this year's event.
National Medicines Policy Conference 2012
Date: 2012
Delegates: 300 over 4 days
Estimated value: $579,600
This event was first held in Sydney in 1995 and will return in 2012. The conference will be co-hosted by the World Health Organisation, in particular through two of its regional offices, Western Pacific and South East Asia.
In March 2011, the client contacted Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for venue information. Gold Coast and Brisbane were also being considered as possible host destinations for 2012.
BESydney submitted Sydney's proposal to host the event in early April 2011, and was selected as the destination for 2012.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Sydney Functions: New Boss for Business Events Sydney
Ms. Lyn-Lewis-Smith has been appointed as acting chief executive officer of Business Events Sydney, taking over the reins from long-term CEO, Jon Hutchison.
Ms Lewis-Smith takes on this role, in addition to her responsibilities as COO, after more than eight years at BESydney.
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Sydney Functions: New Boss for Business Events Sydney
Ms Lewis-Smith takes on this role, in addition to her responsibilities as COO, after more than eight years at BESydney.
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Sydney Functions: New Boss for Business Events Sydney
Monday, July 4, 2011
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