Major events already choosingAustralia’s newest convention centre

www.darwinconvention.com.au

In mid 2008 Darwin, the NorthernTerritory’s capital city, will proudly openthe doors to its first world class, purposebuilt and architecturally spectacularconvention centre. With confirmedbookings to 2011, the Centre is alreadymaking its mark in the international andnational convention scene.

From its waterfront location on the edge ofAustralia’s largest harbour, the DarwinConvention Centre is the jewel in the crownof the Northern Territory’s AUD1 billionwaterfront development that will see25 hectares of land transformed intorestaurants, hotels, apartments, wavelagoon, marina, gardens and public art.

With a 1500 seat plenary capacity, to atotal of 12 meeting rooms and 4000 squaremetres of exhibition space the multi-purpose convention centre will featureflexible spaces to cater for banquets,conventions and exhibitions as well asconcerts and indoor sporting events.

The Centre has many confirmed bookingsthat include; the International Associationof Women in Policing, the AustralianVeterinary Association, the AustralianGeneral Practice Network Forum, theAustralian Society of Anaesthetists, theNational Insurance Brokers Association,Count Financial Limited and the LocalGovernment Managers of Australia.

“We prefer to rotate our annualcongress around Australasia andDarwin with its many attractionswas always a must do. It is onlynow, since the development of

the new Darwin ConventionCentre, that our congress can be

accommodated and will be theperfect venue for both the large

Industry Exhibition and the manyscientific sessions that

our event requires.”

Dr John Lauritz

AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OFANAESTHETISTS 68th NATIONAL

SCIENTIFIC CONGRESSSEPTEMBER 2009

800 DELEGATES

“Darwin is a standout destinationand venue. The Centre will offerall the facilities we require with

the extra appeal of a freshdestination with touring options

for our delegates includingKakadu. An added bonus is

Darwin's unique location willallow us to invite delegates toattend from South East Asia.”

Mr Merv Paton

LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGERSAUSTRALIAN NATIONAL

CONGRESS, MAY 2009500 DELEGATES

DARWIN CONVENTION CENTREAustralia's Northern Territory

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DARWIN CONVENTION CENTREAustralia's Northern Territory

ARTIST IMPRESSION

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In just over 12 months we will welcomethe first delegates through the doorsof Darwin's first purpose builtconvention centre. During their staydelegates will enjoy the hospitality,service and support that you wouldexpect from any world classconvention facility, but the memoriesthey will take away of their 'TropicalTop End' experience, will bequite unique.

A young and energetic city, Darwin ismost captured by photographers forits magnificent harbour sunsets buthead inland and the further beautyof the World Heritage listed KakaduNational Park, the waterfalls ofLitchfield National Park andmagnificence of Katherine Gorge willsurpass all perceived expectations.

You will find the natural environmentspectacular and the multi-culturalcommunity that live in this vibrant andcolourful region are amongst thefriendliest and most welcomingin Australia.

The new Darwin Convention Centre isalready being acknowledged as ashowpiece on the waterfront in thistropical harbour city, connected bywalkways to city restaurants, hotelsand shops. Further delights ofbeaches, night markets, golf coursesand wildlife parks are all within easyaccess and just waiting to be enjoyed.

I invite you to discover everything thatthis new and amazing destinationwill offer to delegates from aroundAustralia and the world and to sharewith you what makes our cityso special.

See you in Darwin for the conventionexperience of your lifetime.

Malu Barrios

General Manager

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For many conference organisers andevent planners a meeting in Darwin islong overdue and they, as much asthe delegates, are looking forwardto the opening of the city’s first purposebuilt convention centre.

Confirming Darwin for their annualconference in 2009, President of theAustralian Veterinary Association (AVA)Dr Kersti Seksel, said the 2009 event is justthe beginning of a long-term relationshipwith the Darwin Convention Centre as theyplan to return on a regular basis.

“This will be the first time in over 25 yearsthat our annual conference will be held inDarwin. Our conference has continued togrow and there has not been a venue big

enough to accommodate us since then,”said Dr Seksel.

“We will now add the Darwin ConventionCentre to our national rotation and will beback here every few years. It’s a good sizefor us – we get a bit lost in some of thelarger venues and are then too cramped inothers. At the Darwin Convention Centre,we will be able to fill all of the conventionspace and still have the flexibility to growthe trade exhibition as necessary. ”

Expecting to attract over 900 delegates,Dr Seksel credits the friendly people,amazing sunsets and the variety of placesto explore that make Darwin so attractiveto their members.

On the edge of the Arafura sea, Australia’smost northern capital city, Darwin, is asclose to Singapore as it is to Sydney withboth reached just as easily. Darwin’sInternational Airport offers direct flightsfrom Asia and all major cities in Australia.

Darwin’s colour, vibrancy and energy exudefrom its people, with over 50 nationalitiesrepresented in a population of 100,000.The city is progressive and booming witha rich Aboriginal and European history.It boasts first class restaurants,a wide range of accommodation anddistinctive attractions such as; theMindil Beach night markets and theoutdoor Deckchair Cinema.

Home to the Larrakia people, Darwin is thegateway to the outback, the World Heritagelisted Kakadu National Park, thespectacular waterfalls of LitchfieldNational Park and Katherine Gorge. All thisadds up to a truly unique and memorableexperience for national and internationalconvention delegates.

Veterinarians confirm Darwin is tops

There is nowhere in the world

like DarwinDarwin's topattractions• Aboriginal Art

and Culture• Aviation Heritage

Museum• Fishing Safaris• Jumping Crocodile

Cruise• Mindil Beach Markets• Pearling History• Pristine Waterfalls and

National Parks• Sunset Harbour Cruise• Wildlife Parks• World Heritage Kakadu

National Park• World War II Tunnels

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The superb design of the new DarwinConvention Centre spans a total floor area of22,900m2 of highly flexible and adaptivespaces incorporating:

• Plenary Hall seating for 1500 delegates tieredtheatre style with writing tablets and the abilityto divide into two equal spaces;

• Exhibition Hall area of 4000m2 with capacity forup to 225 exhibition booths, 3000 delegatesbanquet style, 4200 delegates theatre style andthe ability to divide into three spaces;

• Waterfront Rooms to cater for up to 630delegates theatre style or 420 banquet stylewith the ability to divide into three spaces;

• Easily accessible Meeting Rooms from 70 to 170delegates theatre style that can be divided intotwo or four spaces;

• A total of 12 Meeting Rooms for greaterflexibility.

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Venue Area Seating Capacities Standing Trade Boothsm2 THEATRE CLASSROOM BANQUET COCKTAIL 3m x 3m

Auditorium 1 & 2 669 1500 - - - -Auditorium 1 334 750 - - - -Auditorium 2 335 750 - - - -

Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 148 170 84 110 170 8Meeting Rooms 3 & 4 148 170 84 110 170 8Meeting Room 1 63 70 30 50 70 3Meeting Room 2 85 100 40 70 100 5Meeting Room 3 85 100 40 70 100 5Meeting Room 4 63 70 30 50 70 3

Waterfront Rooms 1, 2 & 3 508 630 300 420 600 28Waterfront Rooms 1 & 2 337 420 210 280 420 19Waterfront Rooms 2 & 3 338 420 210 280 420 19Waterfront Room 1 170 210 106 140 210 9Waterfront Room 2 167 210 106 140 210 9Waterfront Room 3 171 210 106 140 210 9

Hall 1 1200 960 - 800 1200 68Hall 2 800 630 - 460 700 45Hall 3 800 630 - 460 700 45Hall 4 1200 960 - 800 1200 68

Halls 1 & 2 2000 1990 - 1480 2220 112Halls 1, 2 & 3 2800 2900 - 2150 3230 157Halls 1, 2, 3 & 4 4000 4200 - 3000 4700 225

SEATING CAPACITIES REPRESENT MAXIMUM NUMBERS WITH ONLY A SMALL ALLOWANCE FOR AUDIO VISUAL OROTHER PRESENTATION EQUIPMENT AND SETUP. BANQUET CAPACITIES SHOW MAXIMUM SEATING WITHOUTALLOWANCE FOR STAGING OR DANCE FLOOR.

venue capacities

• Australian Population Association 14thBiennial ConferenceJuly 2008, 400 delegates

• 46th International Association ofWomen in Policing ConferenceSeptember 2008, 500 delegates

• Australian Coastal Society ‘Coast toCoast’ ConferenceAugust 2008, 600 delegates

• 26th Annual National InsuranceBrokers Association (NIBA) ConventionSeptember 2008, 600 delegates

• Australian General PracticeNetwork ForumOctober 2008, 1000 delegates

• Australian Veterinary AssociationAnnual ConferenceMay 2009, 900 delegates

• Local Government Managers AustralianNational Congress and Business ExpoMay 2009, 500 delegates

• Australian Society of AnaesthetistsNational Scientific Congress 2009September 2009, 800 delegates

• Australian College of Dermatologists43rd Annual Scientific MeetingMay 2010, 700 delegates

• Count Financial Limited 26th AnnualFinancial Planning ConferenceApril/May 2011, 1500 delegates

A selection of events that have already chosen the Darwin Convention Centre:

www.darwinconvention.com.au

OPENING OFFICE:

Darwin Convention Centre

TIO Building, Level 11, 24 Mitchell Street, Darwin

T: +61 [0] 8 8923 9000 • F: +61 [0] 8 8923 9199

A: GPO Box 735, Darwin NT 0801 Australia

E: sales@darwinconvention.com.au

Darwin Convention Centre is a project of Darwin Cove Consortium and theNorthern Territory Government and is proudly operated by award winningconvention centre operator Ogden IFC, Asia Pacific’s largest facilitymanagement company.

“The Northern Territoryhas the most uniquepopulation in Australia, soDarwin is the perfectplace for our conferencewhich will focus onindigenous, remote andrural populations and thedemography of Australia'snorthern neighbours.”

Mr Tom Wilson

AUSTRALIAN POPULATIONASSOCIATION 14TH BIENNIAL

CONFERENCE, JULY 2008400 DELEGATES

opening mid 2008