For those interested in an idea of the pricing of accommodation, my wife's managed to track down a 2 bedroom apartment for the Friday and Saturday nights for our family for $145/night. It's only 200m from the Crowne Plaza and gives a chance for my family to enjoy the coast as well.
Hi Marc,
I just saw the list of presenters/topics you posted. Makes great reading. I was wondering whether there would be any take-away handouts from presenters AND thought I'd ask how you felt about sessions being video'd. My memory retention for 3 days of hard-core processing tips and tricks just about guarantees I'll forget most of it within a week. So it would certainly be real boon to me to be able to replay parts of it as I try later to practice what you guys will be preaching.
Yep to the first thing - you will get all presentations as well a few surprises. Presentations will be in digital format (pdf) allowing you to print them. There is a fair bit of stuff in a goody bag you will all get. The DVDs with the presentations on them wont be available until the end as I wont get them all until Friday and I need to burn about 100 dvdS so I will have a few volunteers buring them during the conference. Anyone only coming Friday I will try and give them priority on issuing the DVDs.
As to videoing - I would suggest you contact the presenters at the conference mate. All the stuff (including the powerrpoint presentations everyone will get) is copyright to the presenters indivually and I know Ken and Rogelio get paid for giving tuition in the US so it would need their ok. I mean I know there is no problem but they may think a DVD of their presentations may become available on ebay - nah I dont think so but courtesy would suggest that would be the correct way to go. As to videoing my presentation - I dont mind but I would suggest you have a delay button in case I slip up - I do intend to be on my best irreverant behaviour but well you know - laugh.
As to videoing - I would suggest you contact the presenters at the conference mate. All the stuff (including the powerrpoint presentations everyone will get) is copyright to the presenters indivually and I know Ken and Rogelio get paid for giving tuition in the US so it would need their ok. I mean I know there is no problem but they may think a DVD of their presentations may become available on ebay - nah I dont think so but courtesy would suggest that would be the correct way to go. As to videoing my presentation - I dont mind but I would suggest you have a delay button in case I slip up - I do intend to be on my best irreverant behaviour but well you know - laugh.
Mark
First, I want to say that I am looking very forward to attending and presenting at AAIC2011. I have worked very hard to provide as much information as possible in both my presentations. I will be around during the entire conference to talk imaging and processing as much as you want. I am willing to share and learn with all of you as much as possible. Plus, I will be staying a few days afterward to see some of the sites.
As far as videoing my presentation as long as it is ok with AAIC leaders I do not have any problem if you want to record my presentations for your own personal use.
Again, looking forward to meeting everyone . . . .
As I suppose I am as close as you can get to a leader of the AAIC then i have no problem either. I would request it doesnt get distributed too far thats all but I agree with you Peter that it would definately help jog the memory a week or two after the event. Please everyone else dont get too carried away but - 50 video cameras at the back of the hall may be too much. I am sure that we can, in the spriit of altruism, help each other out if necessary.
I cant say too much but there other surprises in store to help you all out but thats for later
I cant say too much but there other surprises in store to help you all out but thats for later
Mark
Thanks Mark. Ken. I take your point about the White House Press Corps battery of camaras up the back. I'm sure there will be plenty of sharing and cooperation going around.
But this lingering promise of unspeakable delights awaiting us all amount to a form of click-teasing.
I was really looking forward to this conference and the line up is one conference not to miss. Unfortunately, due to pressing work committments at this stage, I am unable to fly over.
Would there be any possibility to buy the presentation material afterwards?
I am quite disappointed that I can't make (at this stage anyway) and would certainly be happy to hear any ideas for a post conference publish that members could buy.
For those that can attend, I think you are all in for a treat - esp those like me that have started out only in the last 12-18months.
I've had a few PM's regarding the pricing I provide about accommodation and I thought I'd elaborate a bit on what I'd posted.
* The accommodation that my wife tracked down was through Quickbeds. There seemed to be plenty of apartments and hotel rooms available. Note that as it's school holidays here in Queensland and New South Wales at that time, most of the apartments have a set number of nights minimum stays. The apartment we booked had a two night minimum stay but there were some that required a seven night minimum. We could have got a hotel room with breakfast included at a cheaper price but with four of us the extra room made sense.
* For those coming from interstate, a good search zone would be between Jupiter's Casino at Broadbeach in the south and Cavill Avenue at Surfers Paradise to the north. This is about 2 kms either side of the conference venue which I consider a pleasant walk. I've attached a map to this post which should help people trying to book accommodation. Both Wotif and Quickbeds have maps of where the properties are situated and you can used the attach to give you a reference point.
I hope this information is useful and that people's stay in the Sunshine State is a pleasant one!!
Click teasing ??? - does this contribute to the performance anxiety I am currently experiencing? Nah quality of presesnters covers performance quality.
C Ya all soon.
Just FYI if anyone is turning up on Thursday the conference registration desk will be open from 7.30 to 8.30 pm to try and minimise the queues on Friday morning. Come in the front doors turn right and you will see the lonely girl with no friends sitting there (my wife Debbi) and she can give you your name tags, meal vouchers and goody bags.
The map on the website appears to have the marker centred close to Cavill Avenue. The Crowne Plaza is about 2kms south of there.
Cheers,
Mario
Yep - good pickup Mario, and thank you. I've replaced it with some fancier (and obviously more accurate) code. Now you can zoom in and pan around with full map control from Google Maps.
I am interested in attending and wonder if anyone else would like to share a service apartment accommodations? FYI I'm from Perth and if not able to find sharer then I won't be making it there since the cheapest fare is aro $448 (hand luggage only) via Jetstar and not forgetting the conference fees!
I am trying to chase it up from this end Bill but not having a lot of luck. Everyone here is already booked and finalised.m There is a YHA ( a very good one)m just down the road that a few people are staying at but I think you have to be a member for that. I will keep trying but.
Thanks for trying Mark - I did find some accommodation that I liked; was planning to stay on till next weekend after the conference but the nights of Sats & Suns all booked out!
Does that mean Queenslander's do their lovin' on the weekends?
Mario's tip was quite good actually for someone who hasn't been to the GC before
Yeah mate - the problem is school holidays. I thought I thought of everything but that slipped passed me. Thats the reason for the high accommodation costs everywhere here at the moment. We'll keep trying
This is a heads up for those who may have booked with Tiger Airways (i.e. people like me ) All domestic flights by Tiger Airways have been grounded until the 9th.
edit: from the site; "Customers with bookings within Australia between now and 6:00 am on Saturday, 9 July should not travel to the airport. They will be offered a full refund or credit for deferred travel."
I've replaced it with some fancier (and obviously more accurate) code. Now you can zoom in and pan around with full map control from Google Maps.
) All domestic flights by Tiger Airways have been grounded until the 9th.
