AAIC2013 it is booked and happening

[Bolts_Tweed]

Gday Guys

Pleased to announce that the AAIC2013 is booked and invited speakers are coming on line. I just couldn't do Sydney unless everyone wanted to pay $500 a day and I had overwhelming requests by email last time i discussed it to keep it where it was - so I have. It will be held on the full moon weekend in August 2013 (23rd to the 25th August 2013) at the Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise.

I have invited several well known presenters and so far I have acceptance from :

Jay Gabany - recently voted one of the 25 most influential in space by Time Magazine - see http://www.cosmotography.com/images/TIME_New_Space_Discoveries.html

Jay will be delivering How To workshops. That is the key to this conference - it is intended to be all instructional or informative with an emphasis on How To talks.

I am waiting to hear from 2 other internationals who I am very excited about as well.

Marcus Davies and Greg Bradley have also offered their services - thanks guys - we need to show the internationals we know our stuff.

Again anyone keen to deliver a workshop or presentation please let me know and we can discuss it.

On a personal note I got the Leyburn Remote Observatory operating on the weekend - quite a challenge without mains power and with weak wireless internet. I will take some photos and post in the observatory forum after the weekend - a big thanks to Brett Soames for putting up with all the dumb questions - I should be able to post some images soon - it has been a long time.

Website should up and running soon for the AAIC2013 at www.aaic2013.com

I hope this conference will surpass the success of the last one.

Mark Bolton

[Octane]

Fabulous news, Mark. :)

H

[peter_4059]

Excellent Mark. Looking forward to it already.

Peter

[jjjnettie]

I hope to make it this time. :)

[Bolts_Tweed]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Nettie - I hear I missed you out at Leyburn - don't listen to what Greg bock tells you - laugh. Hope to catch you soon.

Some more exciting news - I got the email from Greg Terrance from FLI last night and they are on board as major sponsor again and I haven't even sent out the sponsorship invitations. So it is the FLI AAIC 2013 now. I hope to have some more exciting news regarding sponsors and trade display soon - I got very good feedback in California last year and a lot of interest from industry over there.

An update on presenters - Paul Haese is now also on board for a workshop and I forgot to mention Ivo Jaeger in the first post - he will be presenting and donating copies of his software for us to give away in the door prizes part of the conference.

I will keep you all updated.

Mark

[Omaroo]

AAIC2013 website is up at http://www.aaic2013.com

This site is temporary until final conference details have been established, where information will appear as it comes to hand.

[Bolts_Tweed]

And I should add - a big thanks to Chris (Omaroo) who again is providing invaluable help with the promo material, web site etc.

Thanks Mate

[Omaroo]

A pleasure Mark. Looking forward to AIC2013. :thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

With QLD Astrofest on from the 2nd to 11th of August 2013, it might be wise to start building up Brownie points now if you wish to attend both events. :)

[h0ughy]

man i will have to be extra good:question:

[cventer]

Awesome cant wait. Got the go ahead from the boss last night.


Image processing Workshops from Adam Block or Martin Pugh or Mike Sidonio would be most excellent ( hint hint)

[marc4darkskies]

Fantastic news Mark!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup: There is no doubt at all that this will be an awesome event! Very excited!

Cheers, Marcus

[pmrid]

Great news Mark. I'll have to cancel my dirty weekend with Beyonce to make it, but it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make in the name of science.
Peter

[irwjager]

Woohoo, it's on! :clap:
Thanks Mark (and Chris) for making this happen again!

[Bolts_Tweed]

Thanks guys

jj - I actually wanted to have it on the first weekend of astrofest but the venue wasnt available - wanted a sort of Qld astronomy week type event but I had to grab the weekend of the moon or it would have become too late for sponsors to organise themselves.

Chris - all I can say at the moment is watch this space re presenters - i think there will be some good surprises. No sense having a concert without a few rock stars.

Peter - nah mate i would go with Beyonce (who am i kidding - i would end up dead either from a heart attack or a carving knife in my wifes hand)

Thanks again everyone

MB

[spacezebra]

What's this brownie points thing.... I just go!



:-)
Cheers Petra d.

[jjjnettie]

Ha ha, same here. :)

Brownie points only apply to the attached males Petra. :)

[Paul Haese]

Thanks Mark and I am looking forward to it. My presentation I'm sure will be informative for new comers and advanced.

I look forward to hearing Jay's talk and wonder whom else will be presenting and present.

Should be a cracker of a weekend.

[Greg Bock]

Fantastic news Mark,
as you know, i've been looking forward to it since the last one closed!
Now, I just have to work on those brownie points....

[cybereye]

Mark,

I don't need any brownie points - sign me up!! :thumbsup:

Cheers,
Mario

[Bolts_Tweed]

Another update - pleased to announce that Phil Hart is on board for a presentation as well. Remember I need presenters so let me know if you are interested. It doesn't all have to be advanced - Some beginner to intermediate level presentations are definitely required.

Mark

[troypiggo]

Looking forward to this one again! :)

[cventer]

How are registrations for this comming along ? The speakers and programme look excellent.