SPOTLIGHT ON ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA... NOW IS THE TIME! THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON Adelaide, South Australia is positioning itself on a global scale for major conventions, meetings and incentives. The destination is currently completing an unprecedented level of infrastructure development and investment, further enhancing the city’s already renowned ‘ease of use’ functionality and services to the Business Events sector. A vital component is the re-development of Adelaide’s ‘Riverbank Precinct’ - home to Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Casino, major hotels and surrounding plazas. This area is developing as a world-class convention and entertainment precinct creating a lively and connected promenade including a footbridge linking the Adelaide Oval and northern side of the River Torrens. Complementing these developments is a world leading Health and Medical Research Institute, and other key health and medical developments, cementing Adelaide’s reputation as a hub for related conventions. Adelaide Convention Bureau CEO Damien Kitto underlines the importance of this commitment; “To be successful in the global convention market, a destination must have the right mix, standard and location of core convention infrastructure. By enhancing the Riverbank Precinct, Adelaide is not only able to service major events of 3,000+ participants, but is also creating unique synergies with institutions that will drive and support proven content. Our city has great ambition and intention in this area.” AIRPORT TO CITY IN 15 MINUTES HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR INTERCONTINENTAL OAKS EMBASSY ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE OAKS HORIZONS SAHMRI ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL PLAYFORD ADELAIDEROCKFORD MERCURE ADELAIDE CONVENTION CENTRE STAMFORD PLAZA MAYFAIR ADELAIDE CASINO ADELAIDE OVAL ADELAIDE FESTIVAL CENTRE HAJEK PLAZA TORRENS FOOTBRIDGE ADELAIDe’s RiveRBANK PRECINCT ADELAIDE CONVENTION CENTRE Convention, Entertainment and Research Precinct World leading convention infrastructure Adelaide’s Riverbank Precinct is an iconic public space, situated Designed to be a safe and inclusive place day and night, a EXPANSION STAGE ONE (COMPLETE) in the heart of Adelaide and fulfils a special role in the life of hallmark of the precinct’s identity and success is its mix of The Adelaide Convention Centre’s two stage $400 million The Brand new Stage One development has recently been the city. It incorporates the Adelaide Convention Centre, the activities and events. Cultural, commercial, retail, lifestyle, development is well underway and significantly increases completed officially launching for business in March 2015. This Adelaide Oval, South Australian Health and Medical Research recreational, sporting and civic activities, events and businesses capacity and flexibility, providing three distinct and individually significant extension includes: Institute (SAHMRI), New Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide iconic buildings. The three buildings flow seamlessly internally combine to create a multitude of experiences. • An additional 4,300 square metres of multipurpose to host one single conference or three separate conferences Festival Centre, Adelaide Casino and a number of major hotels. convention floor space, associated pre-function spaces and concurrently. Through its long-term vision the Riverbank Precinct will multiple meeting space. The redevelopment of the Riverbank Precinct is one of the city’s continue to drive new opportunities for economic development, largest and most significant urban renewal initiatives. tourism and employment, aligning with key elements of the The design is inspired by the South Australian landscape, • Versatile tiered and flat floor seating halls for over 2000 Government of South Australia’s strategic plan for a successful particularly the layers, striations and colours of the cliffs, rock delegates. A footbridge provides connectivity between North Terrace and and progressive state. formations and escarpments of the Flinders Ranges. • 500-seat ballroom built with spectacular views over the its many hotels and Adelaide Convention Centre with Adelaide The design of the redevelopment places great emphasis on River Torrens and Parklands. Oval and its surrounding sporting facilities. enhancing the delegate experience with the inclusion of • 18 breakout rooms. networking areas, an ever expanding range of new audio visual Plans are also in the pipeline for the re-development of the and virtual technologies. • Organiser’s offices. Adelaide Festival Centre and Adelaide Casino – all of which • Speaker preparation rooms. form an integral part of the Riverbank Precinct. Internet connectivity required • A new alternative main entry including pedestrian and vehicle drop off from Montefiore Road. CLICK BELOW TO VIEW THE REDEVELOPMENT FLY THROUGH • Outdoor access to views of the Torrens Riverbank, Adelaide Oval, SAHMRI and new Royal Adelaide Hospital Buildings. STAGE TWO Stage Two of the redevelopment will replace the existing Plenary Building which used to be Australia’s first Convention Centre. Due for completion in 2017 this will be Australia’s newest conference and convention space with the latest state of the art technology and a versatile seating capacity of up to 3,500. CLICK BELOW TO VIEW THE REDEVELOPMENT FLY THROUGH Internet connectivity required ADELAIDE OVAL SAHMRI South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute The iconic Adelaide Oval has completed a $535 million From a business events perspective Adelaide Oval offers 22 Recognising the challenges facing health and medical The facility provides: renovation. This unique project saw the famous heritage of the diverse meeting and event spaces, catering for as few as 5 to as research, the South Australian Government commissioned • 25,000 square metres of gross floor area, capable of Oval preserved whilst bringing the very best of new world wide many as 3,000 guests. This includes the flagship ‘William the establishment of a dedicated, flagship research institute housing over 600 researchers. designs and stadium operations to the venue. Magarey Room’ offering panoramic views across the city for gala the - South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute • Flexible floor space and nine research modules. events. (SAHMRI). • A vivarium and dedicated space for advanced technology The Oval project has placed Adelaide on the global map for a facilities, including a cyclotron. range of international and national entertainment and sporting The new stadium includes multiple dining spaces as well as This pioneering development was completed in 2013 and • Open public space areas. events. It has created a dynamic allowing the people of Adelaide hospitality suites, open boxes, open bars, BBQ terraces and food marked the beginning of a new era in health and medical • Cafes and retail stores. and their visitors to enjoy - in their thousands - the Riverbank courts. research excellence, which will translate into greater health • Education space. Precinct. and wellbeing for Australians. A recent addition is the Hill of Grace restaurant. Combining SAHMRI’s research themes address some of the most pressing Located 400 metres across the Festival Plaza and the River Asian influences, Australian native favours and French cooking SAHMRI has significantly increased the nation’s capacity for and critical problems that confront our health and wellbeing Torrens (connected by a new footbridge), Adelaide techniques this fine dining restaurant offers diners an interesting leading scientific research. Some of the core practices being today. They are: Oval is twice as close to the city centre as the MCG is to and fresh dining experience. undertaken at SAHRMI include: • Aboriginal Health. Melbourne. • A team of more than 600 outstanding researchers, • Cancer. working together in the search for better treatments and • Healthy Mothers, Babies & Children. cures for some of the world’s most challenging diseases. • Heart Health. • Driving a world class precinct of medical research and • Infection & Immunity. clinical application, with state of the art laboratories and • Mind & Brain. equipment in a purpose-built, iconic, 25,000 square-metre • Nutrition & Metabolism. facility, adjacent to the site of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital (NRAH) SAHMRI has embedded a special focus on Aboriginal and • Actively fostering and nurturing a new generation of Torres Strait Islander health into all of its research themes the finest research minds, and undertake extensive and activities. In each of these themes, SAHMRI researchers and interactive community engagement and education focus their efforts on developing and pioneering treatments. In programs. addition, they will take the lead in clinical trials that will help inform future research activities across the globe. ADELAIDe’s BiomeDICAL HUB OTHER MAJOR PROJECTS Women’s AND CHILDRen’s UNIVERSITY OF HOSPITAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA Centre for Cancer Biology ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE ADELAIDE CONVENTION Integrated Clinical School CENTRE SAHMRI SAHMRI 2 The largest health and biomedical hub in the Southern Hemisphere, adjacent to world class convention infrastructure, offering fertile grounds for successful conventions in fields of health, medicine and related sciences. NEW ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL The new Royal Adelaide Hospital, due for completion in 2016, is located at the western end of North Terrace and Riverbank Precinct adjacent to SAHMRI. The new hospital is the biggest infrastructure project in SA’s history and is the cornerstone