MEETING PLANNERS GUIDE 2017 2017 MEETING PLANNERS GUIDE | CANBERRA CANBERRA CONVENTION BUREAU 00 CONTENTS Welcome To Canberra 3 Offi cial Welcome 5 Why Canberra? 6 Support for Event Organisers 9 Meeting in Canberra 15 Capacity Table xx Explore our City 27 Maps xx Canberra Region 45 Capacity Table and Maps 53 National Convention Centre 59 Venues and Accommodation 65 Conference Services 101 Index 112 Cover: Canberra International Airport. Credit: Martin Ollman 1 National Library of Australia 2 WELCOME TO CANBERRA At Canberra Convention Bureau we focus on showing the world that Canberra is a city of ambition, creativity and brilliant possibilities. Our success is underpinned by the support of a united community of business event professionals with one common interest – to help you host an outstanding event in Canberra. 3 National Arboretum Canberra. Credit: John Gollings 4 OFFICIAL WELCOME Canberra is a world city, our capital and an exciting place to do business. It’s a city bustling with innovation. Artists, cutting edge researchers, Nobel Prize winners, executives, federal politicians, innovative thinkers, media fi gures and business leaders all call our great city home. It’s this mix of interesting people that makes Canberra a city of knowledge, culture and infl uence – a city which visitors remember. And it’s easier than ever to get here. A new Canberra International Airport receives direct international fl ights, opening the city to the world and making gatherings here that much simpler. We look forward to expanding the city’s reach into Asia and New Zealand. Canberra is a dynamic city, abundant with prestigious establishments and national treasures such as the Australian War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House. Our national story is held within their walls, making them ideal places to host conferences and events. THINK Canberra and the Research and Learning Institutes Group (RALIG) were established by the Canberra Convention Bureau to connect your events with these institutions, and more, and the people who work there. Canberra is changing. If you haven’t been here for a while, you’ll quickly discover that the city is in the middle of an evolution. Popular precincts such as NewActon, Braddon, Manuka and Kingston buzz with activity. Pop-up stores, award-winning architecture, lively bars, cultural festivals, music and public art are at the heart of our city which has something to off er everyone. Likewise, Canberra continues to forge its reputation as Australia’s powerhouse of information, and justify its title as the ‘Knowledge Capital’. The city is home to four of Australia’s top ranking universities and a range of research centres and private international enterprises. Canberra’s relative size is its advantage. Access to places and people is easier than anywhere else in the country. Our city was designed for collaboration. With the help of the Canberra Convention Bureau, you can access all of Canberra’s unique off erings to form an event package that will inform, entertain and impress. Canberra is a world city, our capital, and we look forward to Michael Matthews sharing it with you. Chief Executive Offi cer Canberra Convention Bureau 5 WHY CANBERRA? KNK OWWLEL DGE Knnowo leddgge is power – and powwer geetst things done. Tap innto Canbeerrr a’a s worlr d-rankn inng unnivverrsitiess and institutes. These huubs of knoowledge are fi lled with somee of the greatest minds from Austs raallia annd the world, boasting exe peertrtise frrom every conceivable fi ele d inncluddiing cutting-edge reseeaarcheerrs and Nobeel Prizze wiw nnnners. What better way to excite yoy uur delleegates than by including a wworlld eexpert at your event? Credit: Australian Centre on China in the World, ANU INFLUENCE Big ded cision maakkers reesidde right heerre in Cannbeerra. Innvitit ng federal minin sters orr govvernment department heads to participate in your event adds preests iggee, and provides the opppoortunityt to communnicac te dirrecectly with Australiaa’s moosts infln ueential people.e. You can ala soso takke advav ntn age of thhee world’s meedid a ououtlete s whw o have represenentatit vees inn Cannbeb rra via tht e Parliammeenttarry Press Galllere y.y Credit: Newspix CULTURE ThT e Auusts raaliiann storyy is hohousu ed in the wwaalls annd exxhibitiioons ofo our immpprrese siiveve ‘NaN ttionnaals’s . Thhe Nattionala LiL brbraarry,y Muuseueum,m Gallleryr , PoP rtrait Gaalllleery anand ootherss cono tinue to shhaare ouur ccounu try’s liiviv ng narrrar tiivev with the worldd. CaC nbn ere ra is ala soo home to a viibbrant thheatre and artsts scene, a full caalenddar of festtiivals anand ana action packed sporting schedud le. National Museum of Australia 6 WHY CANBERRA? INI TETERNNATTIOI NAL Canbn errar is an interernatit onnala city with a cosmopo olo itana vibe. As Austrt aliaa’s capittaal, CaCannbberrara has strong relationsshiipsp witi h ootheer coountrrieies ana d iss putu tit ngg ststratet gig ess in ppllacace tot beccomo e a gglobballlyy reccogo niseed ccity. Nooww, witth iinteernational fl ights arriving and ded pap rting from Canberra’s new ininteternnata ional terminal, Canberra has nenevev r been more connected to the reests of the world. ACCESSIBLE Canberra is closer than you think. Road, bus and rail is easy. And, with the airport just 10 minutes from the City, fl ying here is a breeze. Once you’re here, getting around is even easier. A small poppulattioon and wide roads meaans nowhere is moree tht an 20 mim nutes from anyywhherere elsee. Many venuees annd attractit ons are within walking distance of each other while taxiss, Ubbere andd public transpoortt make tht e loonggerer distanncees a breezee. NoNot to mene titioon therere’e s freee citi y WWiiFFi. Credit: Visit Canberra FFOODO AND WINE Caanbnbeerraa’ss evov lving didinininng scenee iss exxcitinng loocac ls and vissitoors allike. TThhe sttoro y off foood annd winee in the caapip taal iss onee of pictc urresquue landndsscapa es, local produucce ana d a wiw ne rege ion which iss intn ere nationnallly reecognniised as exciting andd uniquue.e Annd iti ’s all delivvere edd right herre on yoourr plate. Trendsd eettingn chefs andd haattttede restaururana tss make CCanbeerra tht e cuc lil nary cappital you’ll wantt to tatasste foor yooursseelf. 7 The Aboriginal Memorial, National Gallery of Australia. Credit: NGA 8 8 00 SUPPORT FOR EVENT ORGANISERS BureauCapacity Services Table 10xx THINKMaps Canberra 12xx 9 BUREAU SERVICES Credit: Visit Canberra At Canberra Convention Bureau we NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION MEETINGS focus on showing the world that Our team will: Canberra is a city of ambition, creativity • Produce a professional bid document for your event to and brilliant possibilities. The best way be held in Canberra we know how to do this is by helping • Identify local government, industry and academic links to enhance the bid meeting planners hold their business • Secure letters of support from key political, academic event in Canberra. and industry fi gures • Assist with the presentation of the bid to the organising Our team is ready to assist you to deliver a seamless committee or decision maker conference or meeting, from the initial stages of preparing a bid or proposal, right through to planning the event, • Connect you to the expertise available through THINK organising site visits, venue selection and delegate Canberra boosting support. • Provide planning assistance to source the best venues, The Bureau’s services are free of charge, making it easy accommodation and services to take advantage of our in depth local knowledge and • Organise and host site inspections for key decision professional support services. makers • Recommend the services of professional conference organisers if required • Provide access to a range of delegate boosting resources to increase attendance at your event • Off er pre and post touring information. 10 BUREAU SERVICES SUPPORT FOR EVENT ORGANISERS CORPORATE INCENTIVES AND Destination Content Save the Date Cards MEETINGS All the facts about Canberra in an The Bureau can help you create save We can assist meeting and incentive accessible format that can be shared on the date cards to distribute at preceding planners to create an exciting and your conference website, in promotional events. The template includes space rewarding program for their group. material and delegate welcome packs. to insert details of your conference We will: Image Library including venue, dates, and conference • Create sample programs/itineraries and sponsor logos. We can provide venue and destination and prepare proposals images relevant to your event. • Coordinate and host site inspections Alternatively, access Visit Canberra’s WELCOME TO COUNTRY in Canberra and surrounding regions curated image library of copyright Including welcome and • Provide hotel and venue free images that are free for meeting acknowledgement protocols in your recommendations planners to use. The only thing you event recognises Aboriginal and Torres need to do is add the credit line ‘Images • Connect planners to service and Strait Islander peoples as the First experience providers courtesy of VisitCanberra’ on any images Australians and custodians of the land. you use. • Assist with destination and marketing It promotes awareness of the past information. Delegate Boosting Kit and ongoing connection to place for The Canberra Business Events Delegate Indigenous Australians. A Welcome to Boosting Kit provides information about Country is a ceremony performed by DELEGATE BOOSTING SUPPORT attractions, dining options, exhibitions an Indigenous custodian or elder from the region to welcome visitors to their We have resources for meeting planners and vibrant events calendar. There are traditional land. to ensure a successful event through also handy tips on how to maximise the increased delegate numbers. use of social media to generate awareness Contact Canberra Convention Bureau for and interest in your business event. assistance with arranging a Welcome to Destination Videos Available at canberraconvention.com.au Country for your event.