The 2018 RAAF Air Power Conference will be held at National Convention Centre, Canberra, from 20-21 March 2018.
Getting to the Venue
There are a number of ways to get to the venue, including walking, taxi or bus. View a google map of the venue here.
Contact Phone Numbers
- Air Power Development Centre – (02) 612 87041 or 87051
- Police – Emergency – 000
- Police – General Assistance – 131 444
- Canberra Hospital – Yamba Dr, Garran ACT 2605 – (02) 6244 2222
- Canberra Private Hospital – 70 Kent St, Deakin ACT 2600 – (02) 6173 3733
- Canberra Elite Taxis – 132 227
- Silver Service Taxis – 133 100
- ACT Cabs – (02) 6280 0077
- Airport Express shuttle bus 1300 368 897
- Qantas – 13 1313
- Virgin Blue – 13 6789
- Jetstar – 131 538
Disclaimer
Whilst we have endeavoured to ensure all information is accurate, all details provided are subject to change without notice.
Dress
Dress throughout the conference is Dress of the Day or Business attire. General Purpose Uniform is not to be worn to the Conference.
Insurance
The registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. Participants are advised to take out personal insurance, including cover for travel, accommodation and personal possessions. The Organising Committee does not cover individuals against the cancellations of bookings for any reason including cancellation or postponement of the conference or for theft or damage to belongings.
Name Badges
Name badges will be issued when registering at the conference. For security purposes the conference name badge must be worn at all times during the conference and social functions.
Parking
Convenient, secure, underground car parking is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the National Convention Centre Canberra. The entrance to our car park is on Constitution Avenue, between the National Convention Centre Canberra and the Airservices Australia building. Turn at the ‘24 Hr’ car parking sign, head down the ramp and turn right into the car park.
For more information about parking please click here or contact:
P: 02 6276 5200 E: ncc.reception@ihg.com
Privacy
The Conference organisers will gather and record personal information necessary for your attendance at the Conference. Personal information will be gathered, stored and disseminated in accordance with the National Privacy Principles. If you do not wish your details to be released to third parties, you must indicate as such when you register.
Smoking
The conference and social functions are non-smoking.
Special Requirements
Please note any special requirements, for example dietary or mobility, when registering for the conference. All special requirements will be forwarded to the venue. For pre-arranged special dietary requirements please make yourself known to the waiting staff at all functions.
Weather
During conference the daily mean maximum temperature is around 23°C and the mean minimum temperature overnight is around 10°C. We recommend you bring a warm clothing that can be layered including a jacket for the evenings.
Proceedings
Proceedings for the conference will be made available to all delegates after the conference. An electronic version will be made available on the conference website and it is expected that a printed version will be sent to all registered conference delegates.
International Delegates
Changing Money
International airports and major hotels provide money-changing facilities. Banks are generally open from Monday to Friday from 9.00am – 5.00pm. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are widely available.
Credit Cards
Major credit cards, particularly VISA and Mastercards, are widely accepted.
Currency
All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST.
Electricity
Australian electricity supply is 240V, 50Hz. The connection for appliances is a flat 3-pin plug.
Language
English is the official language of the Conference. Translation services are not provided.
Visas
All international delegates, apart from New Zealand citizens, must obtain a Visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before travelling to Australia. Please ensure you organise your documentation well in advance of travel.
More information: http://www.border.gov.au/Busi/Trav/Conf
The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)
The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) lets you claim a refund of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) that you pay on certain goods you buy in Australia and then take out of Australia with you or in your checked luggage or carry-on bags.
More information: https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Ente/Tour/Are-you-a-traveller
Address
National Convention Centre Canberra
31 Constitution Avenue
Canberra ACT 2601
This years conference will be held in the Royal Theatre of the National Convention Centre.
Registrations are now open for the 2018 RAAF Air Power Conference.
Register online or download the PDF form and email it to airpower@defence.gov.au
Registration fees
Registrations include the two-day conference, conference reception, and catering (arrival coffee, morning/afternoon tea and hot seated lunch).
Additional tickets may be purchased for guests to attend the Conference Reception.
Attendance at the Official Dinner is by invitation only.
- Australian Defence Department Employees (Military and APS) – free of charge+
- Accredited Defence Attaches/Advisers (one per country) – free of charge
- Overseas Military – $550.00
- Individual and Corporate Registrations – $1650.00
- Full time Student – $550.00^
- Retired - $550.00^^
- Reception Guest - $75.00
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Note: All fees are inclusive of GST
+ Delegates must supply their EID number at time of registration
^ Valid full time student card from educational institution must be emailed to airpower@defence.gov.au prior to the event otherwise Standard Fees apply. The student card must be valid for 2018. Institution staff cards will not be accepted. The Conference Committee reserves the right to deny this rate to any attendee.
^^ Delegate must be fully retired from full-time employment
Social functions
The following costs will apply for day registrations:
Conference Reception – $75.00
Payment Options
Credit Card
VISA and Mastercard are the only cards are accepted. Please note that when you pay by credit card, Conference Logistics will appear on your statement.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
An invoice can be raised for payment by EFT.
Cheque, Bank Draft or Money Order
Please reference the payment with your name and invoice number. Please make cheques payable to Collector of Public Monies and forward to:
2018 Air Power Conference
F3-GF
PO Box 7932
CANBERRA BC ACT 2610
Australia
Acknowledgement / Communication
All communication with registered delegates will be by email. All registrations will be sent a confirmation letter and tax invoice within 5 working days of submitting a registration form. If you do not receive the email, please check your SPAM folder prior to contacting the Conference Secretariat as it might have been viewed as SPAM mail by your spam filter.
If your email address has changed since completing the registration form, be sure to advise your new email address to the conference secretariat. If you do not supply an email address your confirmation letter and tax invoice will be faxed or posted.
Cancellation
Delegates who find themselves unable to attend the 2018 Air Power Conference after submitting their registration are most welcome to nominate a substitute. All substitutions and cancellations must be made by email to airpower@defence.gov.au. Cancellations received before 9 March 2018 will be refunded. Cancellations after 9 March 2018 are not refundable. Exceptions are at the discretion of the Conference Committee.