spotlight on , ... now is the time! Laneway dinning, Adelaide Adelaide is currently completing an unprecedented level of the spotlight is on infrastructure development and investment, further enhancing the city’s already renowned ‘ease of use’ functionality and Adelaide, South Australia is positioning itself services to the Business Events sector. on a global scale for major conventions, A vital component is the re-development of Adelaide’s ‘Riverbank Precinct’ - home to Adelaide Convention Centre, meetings and incentives. , Centre, , major hotels and surrounding plazas. This area is developing as Australia’s best connected business, events and entertainment precinct, offering a lively and highly integrated riverside space for delegates to meet and do business by day and be entertained by night. 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.

Several new hotels, an expanded retail precinct and the Victoria Square redevelopment are just some of the other developments enhancing Adelaide’s global reputation as the complete convention city.

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.”

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Kangaroo Island Adelaide Australia’s Best Connected Business, Events and Entertainment Precinct Central to this phase of exciting new infrastructure is the re-development of Adelaide’s ‘Riverbank Precinct’ - home to Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Casino, hotels and surrounding plazas.

This area is developing as a world-class business, events and entertainment precinct, creating a lively and highly connected riverside space for delegates to meet and do business by day and be entertained by night. Complementing these developments is a world leading health and biomedical research hub featuring pioneering research institutes and one of the world’s most advanced hospitals, cementing Adelaide’s reputation as a hub for related conventions.

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A $400 million 2-stage re-development of the Adelaide Convention Centre is significantly increasing capacity and flexibility with the end result being three distinct interlinked buildings.

Stage 1 opened for business in 2015 and offers significant additional floor space, state of the art facilities and panoramic views of the riverbank.

Stage 2, featuring more exciting spaces and further increased capacity, will be completed in 2017. This re- development positions Adelaide Convention Centre as one of the most versatile, technologically advanced and appealing event spaces in the world.

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The famous Adelaide Oval has recently completed a $535 million redevelopment, featuring pioneering stadium design and operations whilst preserving its world famous heritage. When looking at stadiums across the world, Adelaide Oval is unique in many ways, but one of its best attributes is its proximity to the city.

With a connecting footbridge to North Terrace and its Riverbank neighbours, Adelaide Oval is twice as close to the city as the MCG is to Melbourne.

From a business events perspective, Adelaide Oval offers 22 diverse meeting and event spaces, with the option of panoramic views across the city for gala events. A recent addition is the flagship Hill of Grace Restaurant, combining one of Australia’s most premium wines with exquisite cuisine. William Magarey Room Artist’s Impression, Adelaide Festival Centre Internet connectivity required adelaide FESTIVAL centre & PLAZA

Adelaide’s iconic Festival Centre is set to commence a $90 million redevelopment. As recently announced by the Government of South Australia, works will include improvements to the building’s exterior and an internal technical upgrade.

The outcomes of the project will enable Adelaide Festival Centre to continue to attract the biggest and best shows and events to Adelaide, better support presenters, and reward patrons with the best arts and entertainment experiences.

A further commitment relates to the exciting redevelopment of Festival Plaza. The Festival Centre sits at the heart of the Plaza and will be a key part of this transformative project that will enhance the arts and entertainment attractions in the riverbank precinct. Artist’s Impression, Adelaide Festival Centre adelaide casino

Adelaide Casino will shortly embark on its next phase of re-development, which will see over $350 million invested to develop a state-of-the-art hotel complex, confirming Adelaide Casino as a world-class integrated entertainment complex.

Late 2014 saw world-renowned Chef, Sean Connolly, open Sean’s Kitchen, his latest New York Brasserie inspired restaurant representing mouth watering dishes utilising the very best of South Australia’s produce in a contemporary setting. Next door resides the Casino’s most recent dining venture, Madame Hanoi, a French Vietnamese Espresso Bar & Bistro by internationally acclaimed Celebrity Chef Nic Watt.

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Sean’s Kitchen Madame Hanoi other major projects NEW HOTELS Adelaide’s capacity for hotel accommodation continues to grow in line with the convention and events infrastructure, and when all current projects are complete there will be over 6,500 rooms available to delegates and organisers across Adelaide’s CBD.

In mid 2014 the new 307 room Ibis Hotel and the 105 room Quest on King William South opened in the city, which were followed in early 2015 by the new 170 suite 5* Mayfair Hotel situated opposite .

In 2018 the new 5* 245 suite Sofitel Hotel Adelaide (pictured) will open in central Adelaide, to be joined by the new 245 room Holiday Inn Express, the 240 room Ascend Hotel (Choice Hotels), and the 200 guest room Aloft Adelaide (Starwood Hotels and Resorts). Victoria Square Furthermore, recent announcements indicate Starwood Hotels and Resorts plans to open a Sheraton property in by 2019, adding a further 160 rooms to the city’s accommodation mix.

A number of existing city hotels also have significant refurbishments planned.

VICTORIA SQUARE A $24 million rejuvenation of Victoria Square as an accessible, lively and people-focused space, was completed in early 2014 and is now used by many events such as Adelaide Fringe Festival, Tour Down Under and Tasting Australia.

RUNDLE MALL A city block comprising the longest shopping mall in Australia along with a labyrinth of laneways, arcades and alleys has completed a progressive and extensive redevelopment. The revitalised mall has attracted an array of global brands ranging from Apple to Tiffany & Co, Mayfair Hotel in addition to more than 700 retailer shops, 15 arcades centres and 4 Artist’s Impression, Sofitel Hotel Adelaide major department stores. ADELAIDE’S BIOMEDICAL HUB...

Women’s and University of FERTILE GROUND FOR CONVENTIONS Children’s hospital South Australia Centre for Cancer Biology As a key component of the Riverbank Precinct, Adelaide is creating the Royal Adelaide Hospital largest integrated hub of health and biomedical research institutions in the The University of Adelaide adelaide convention Integrated Clinical School Southern Hemisphere. centre SAHMRI This significant development has created fertile ground for successful SAHMRI 2 international and domestic conventions in the fields of health, medicine and related sciences. It is also an initiative that adds great strength to the Adelaide Convention Bureau’s Conventions Adelaide program which offers organisers a direct line to leading specialists and institutions operating within their field across Adelaide, Australia and the Asia Pacific. Adelaide Biomedical Hub Institutions that form part of this integrated hub include; NEW ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE- Adjacent to SAHMRI will be the new Royal Adelaide Hospital. SAHMRI The new hospital, due for completion in 2016, will see a 30% SAHMRI opened in late 2013 and significantly increases Australia’s capacity increase in treatment spaces and alone represents a $1.8 billion for leading scientific research. Some of the core practices undertaken at investment, making it the largest infrastructure project in South SAHMRI include; Australia’s history. There will be a strong tertiary focus at the • A team of 600+ researchers, who work together in search of better hospital, and furthermore a new Women’s and Children’s Hospital treatments and cures for some of the world’s most challenging diseases. is also set to be built at this site. • Creating a state-of-the-art output of medical research and clinical application with advanced laboratories and equipment in a purpose built UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE CLINICAL HEALTH SCHOOL iconic facility, adjacent to the new Royal Adelaide Hospital. In 2016 the University of Adelaide will open a new clinical health • Actively foster and nurture a new generation of the finest research building, bringing the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Dentistry minds, and undertake extensive and interactive community engagement together. The building will be located next to the new Royal and education. Adelaide Hospital and SAHMRI.

Key SAHMRI research themes include Cancer, Heart Health, Nutrition & University of South Australia Health Innovation Metabolism, Mind & Brain, Infection & Immunity, Aboriginal Health, and, Building Healthy Mothers, Babies & Children. Housing the Centre for Cancer Biology, this building will form part of the University of South Australia’s significant health and SAHMRI 2 is proposed to be built adjacent to SAHMRI and will house an biomedical footprint in the North Terrace hospital precinct and will SAHMRI additional 500 researchers over 10 levels. be housed in a new facility currently being planned. The centre is due to open in 2016. Adelaide, South Australia – Leading Industries and Specialties

South Australian industry is diverse, innovative and powerful, creating the ideal environment for successful business events.

The South Australian Government recognises the great importance of welcoming major conventions and other business events to Adelaide and is committed to enhancing Adelaide’s international profile in the business, professional and scientific rld.wo The Adelaide Convention Bureau and industry partners work closely with Government to support South Australia’s economic priorities by targeting and attracting conventions that align to the objectives of a state where people and business thrive. Organisers of such conventions may draw on significant support and networks across Adelaide, South Australia.

Fast Facts Organisers and convenors may also be interested in the following strengths and assets in relation to South Australia’s primary industries and areas of specialty

Health & Biomedical Research • Adelaide’s health and biomedical research hub is one of the largest such concentrations in the southern hemisphere, including Australia’s new Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). • SAHMRI will house one of Australia’s only Cyclotron and proton therapy unit. • Adelaide is Australia’s most cost-competitive city for biomedical research and developments and clinical trials, as ranked by KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives 2010.

SCIENCE • South Australia has a proud history of scientific and technological innovation including claim to four Nobel Laureates – Sir (William) Lawrence Bragg was jointly recognised in 1915 with his father, Sir William Henry Bragg, for the discovery of the x-ray technique; Sir Howard Walter Florey 1945 for the development of penicillin which has saved millions of lives; and Dr Robin J Warren in 2005 for the discovery of the bacterium Helicobacter and its role in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. • Adelaide is home to the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) which is Australia’s national centre for science communication. • South Australian organisation BioSA is committed to promoting and accelerating the commercialisation of R&D in South Australia, and has a purpose-built business incubator in the heart Adelaide’s Technology Cluster. The incubator is currently home to a diverse mix of early stage bioscience companies, and is a key contributor to the growing SAHMRI technical tour South Australian technology industry. Advanced Manufacturing • The $120 million Tonsley Industrial Park development in Adelaide is a new model for Advanced Manufacturing focussing on mining and energy; clean technology; green construction and medical technologies. • Tonsley houses Flinders University’s School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, the Flinders Medical Device Research Institute and the Centre for Nanoscale Science and Technology, all operating alongside some of Adelaide’s biggest businesses and industries.

Agriculture • South Australia is Australia’s largest pork producer, supplying a quarter of Australia’s annual tally of 1.2 million pigs. • State of the art, world class research and development facilities can be found at the University of Adelaide’s Waite Campus in plant breeding and plant functional genomics targeting improved plant performance and quality suited to end use of grain products. • South Australia is Australia’s only fruit fly free state, ensuring the protection of fruit and vegetables production. • South Australian innovations include the construction of the southern hemisphere’s largest climate controlled glasshouse, as well as a seawater and solar fed greenhouse facility. Tonsley Industrial Park

Tomatoes Glasshouse, Adelaide Mining, Energy and resources • South Australia has the largest production and reserve of uranium in Australia and 25% of the world’s reserves. The state hosts the world’s largest uranium deposit and Australia’s largest underground mine - Olympic Dam - which is the world’s fourth largest remaining copper deposit and fifth largest gold deposit. • South Australia hosts 68% of Australia’s known copper resources. • The world’s largest single-stream lead smelter is situated in Port Pirie, South Aus- tralia, where refined zinc, copper and silver are also produced.

Defence • Defence SA is the only state government body dedicated to the Defence Industry in Australia • South Australia is home to operations of major international defence companies, including; ASC, BAE Systems, DSTO, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Saab Systems, Babcock, Cobham and Nova Systems. • South Australia’s ‘Techport Australia’ housed the $8 billion AWD project, one of the largest defence contracts in Australia’s history. Olympic Dam Aerospace and Aviation • The $1 billion AP-3C Orion aircraft maintenance and upgrade contract takes place in SA • South Australia’s Project Sentinel is the world’s largest aerial civil maritime surveillance operation and involves more than 240 personnel and 10 aircraft.

Education • The South Australian education export industry is worth almost $1 billion a year which makes it South Australia’s 5th largest export. • Adelaide’s primary universities: Flinders University, the University of Adelaide and Uni- versity of South Australia have a combined student population of 90,000 students. • The University of Adelaide is a member of the “Group of Eight”, a coalition of Australia’s foremost research intensive universities.

Major Defence Project Clean Technologies and Water Expertise South Australia’s Economic Priorities • From 2003 to 2013 South Australia’s generation of wind energy rose from 1% to 31% of output, and now produces more electricity than coal. South Australia has 41% of The Government of South Australia has identified ten economic priority areas that will Australia’s wind power capacity. ensure that South Australia continues to unlock its full potential. The first five priorities • Adelaide established the $50m Goyder Institute for Water Research in 2010 – home highlight five sectors – renewable assets, premium food and wine, health research, to world class researchers in this field. commercialisation and tourism. The second five are priorities that enable and facilitate economic development across all Food, Wine and Tourism parts of the economy. • The South Australian wine industry is responsible for more than 50% of the production of all Australian wine and also boasts some of the oldest vines in the Click the below link to find out more (internet connectivity required) world. The state boasts 16 wine regions and more than 200 cellar doors within an hour’s drive of Adelaide. • South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, and the town of Port Lincoln is considered to be one of the world’s aquaculture capitals famous for its blue fin tuna farming and Coffin Bay oysters. This is also the only location in Australia where tourists can cage dive with Great White Sharks. • Adelaide is home to world class festivals and events such as Santos Tour Down Under, Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Fringe and WOMADelaide.

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In recent times the following notable organisations and publications have further underlined Adelaide, South Australia’s global credentials as an appealing, vibrant, affordable and accessible destination.

New York Magazine: Named No.24 in ‘52 Places To Go in 2015’

Lonely Planet: ‘One of the World’s Top Ten Cities for 2014’

Lastminute.com.au ‘Barossa Valley is Australia’s most favourite wine region’

Chicago Tribune: ‘In Australia, urban perfection is spelled Adelaide.’

Economist Magazine: Rooftop Bar, Adelaide ‘3rd Best City in the World for Business Travel’ and EXPERIENCE WITH MAJOR CONVENTIONS ‘5th Most Liveable City in the World’ Adelaide, South Australia has strong experience with major conventions. International conventions secured to Adelaide include; National Geographic: Adelaide is the first film in the National • World Aquaculture Congress 2014 • International Symposium on Pistachios and Almonds 2017 Geographic series about ‘Smart Cities of the • ‘Velo-city’ International Cycle Planning Conference 2014 • International Astronautical Congress 2017 World’ • International Convention of Asia Scholars 2015 • Royal Australian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Australian Property Council: • Global Engineering Deans Conference 2015 Meeting 2017 ‘Australia’s Most Liveable City’ • International Symposium on Supportive Care in Cancer 2016 • Royal Australian and NZ College of Ophthalmologists 50th • Asia Pacific Space Designers Congress 2016 Scientific Congress 2018 • Asia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition 2017 • World Rose Convention 2021 Produced By

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