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

AARNet Copyright 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

AARNet Copyright Where? Sydney - at UNSW Scientia Aiming for 10 Gigabit connectivity for demonstrators Venue has full conference facilities –Venue is close to Beach and City

AARNet Copyright When? When: –Proposed to be January At that time of year it is summer in Australia with temperatures averaging 27 degrees maximum

AARNet Copyright Travel Arrangements Large international airport serviced by many airlines Trains, buses and taxis from the airport

AARNet Copyright 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

AARNet Copyright 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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AARNet Copyright Floorplans We have details of venue and will investigate further to ensure that 350 delegates are amply served by a variety of rooms

AARNet Copyright 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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