1. AARNet Copyright 2007 Proposal of Intent to host APAN 28, Sydney 2009 AARNet

2. AARNet Copyright 2007 2 When, Where? Proposed to be July 20-24 2009 Where: –Sydney - likely at one of the Universities –Venue will have at least Gigabit connectivity for demonstrators Venue will have full conference facilities Venue will be close to City

3. AARNet Copyright 2007 3 About 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

4. AARNet Copyright 2007 4 Travel Arrangements Large international airport serviced by many airlines Trains, buses and taxis from the airport 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

5. AARNet Copyright 2007 5 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 –Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory is only 300kms away

6. AARNet Copyright 2007 6 What needs doing? Do some investigation to present to APAN 24 Events committee on –Precise location of Venue –Floor plans –Budget –Anticipated that the registration fees will be similar to Manilla meeting. –Timetable Arrange Sponsorship offers Have some discussion within APAN for –Theme –Programs

7. AARNet Copyright 2007 7 Thank You