AARNet Copyright 2007 Proposal to host APAN 29, Sydney 2010 AARNet

AARNet Copyright 2007

Proposal

to host

APAN 29, Sydney 2010

AARNet

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Sydney

• Largest City in Australia - population 4 million people.• A vibrant city where there’s plenty to do and see• A beautiful harbour• A uniquely Australian experience• Many picturesque places near by

– Blue Mountains– Beaches– National Parks

• Climbing the harbour bridge

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Where?

• Sydney - at UNSW Scientia

• Aiming for 10 Gigabit connectivity for demonstrators

• Venue has full conference facilities– Venue is close to

Beach and City

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When?

• When:– Proposed to be January

25-29 2010• At that time of year it is

summer in Australia with temperatures averaging 27 degrees maximum

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Travel Arrangements• Large international airport serviced by

many airlines• Trains, buses and taxis from the

airport

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Accomodation

• Accommodation close to venue suiting all needs• Many hotels, motels catering for all

kinds of needs• It is proposed to accommodate

most delegates within a central hotel facility

• Arrangements will be made for APAN fellows

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Universities and Research Institutes in NSW/ACT

• Opportunities to visit colleagues and collaborators at research and education institutes in Australia especially NSW/ACT

• Universities in Sydney– Sydney University– University of New South Wales– University of Technology Sydney– MacQuarie University– University of Western Sydney

• CSIRO - ATNF

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Connectivity

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Floorplans• We have details of venue and will investigate further to ensure

that 350 delegates are amply served by a variety of rooms

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What needs doing?

• Do some investigation to present to APAN 25 Events committee on– Budget

– Anticipated that the registration fees will be similar to Xi’An meeting.

– Timetable• Arrange Sponsorship offers• Have some discussion within APAN for

– Theme– Programs

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Thank You

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AARNet Copyright 2007 Proposal to host APAN 29, Sydney 2010 AARNet