Congress venue

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cnr Merivale & Glenelg Streets
South Bank QLD 4101
T: +61 7 3308 3000
W: www.bcec.com.au

Congress registration desk

Registration will be conducted at the registration desk upon arrival at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The registration desk will be open at the following times:

Sunday 19 September: 1600 – 1900 hours
Monday 20 September: 0700 – 1830 hours
Tuesday 21 September: 0730 – 1700 hours
Wednesday 22 September: 0730 – 1700 hours
Thursday 23 September: 0800 – 1700 hours

Messages

A message board will be located outside the registration desk. Please advise potential callers to contact the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on +61 7 3308 3000 and ask for the WCC2010 registration desk. 

Personal mail

The congress managers do not accept responsibility for personal mail. Please have mail sent to your accommodation address.

Climate

Brisbane enjoys a climate of vibrant summers and mild winters. Average temperatures in September range from a minimum of 15°C to a maximum of 26°C. 

Dress

Smart casual attire is appropriate for congress sessions, the welcome reception and congress dinner. A jacket may be required for air-conditioned congress session rooms

Special diets

Please note that a special dietary requirement is when a person chooses to omit certain foods or food groups from their diet on religious, ethical, moral or medical grounds. Provision will be made for food intolerances, Halal and Kosher requests, as well as vegetarian/vegan requests. Please note that requests for non-specific requirements, such as low GI or low fat, cannot be guaranteed. If you have a special dietary requirement, please indicate this on the registration form.

Tourist Refund Scheme

International travellers can claim back the goods and services tax (GST) and wine equalisation tax (WET) they have paid on goods bought in Australia that they are taking with them when they leave the country. The tax can be claimed back at international airports and seaports under the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS), subject to conditions such as a $300 minimum purchase from one store.

Child care facilities

Please note no official arrangements have been made for childcare during the congress. Your chosen accommodation may be able to assist you further with childcare services during your stay.

Congress managers

For further information on the congress, please contact the congress managers:

c/ Event Planners Australia
PO Box 1517
Eagle Farm Qld 4009
Australia
T: +61 7 3858 5526
F: +61 7 3858 5499
E: info@wcc2010.com   
W: www.wcc2010.com   

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