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INVITATION
WasteMINZ invites you to join us at the 20th anniversary of the Annual WasteMINZ Conference in Blenheim.
This year promises to be a telling one for waste management - major legislation for our industry, challenges to move down different paths, new participants in the industry - it's a whole new ball game.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about new technology, management skills and current issues which are facing us all.
Over 450 representatives from central and local government, waste management specialists, engineers, planners and politicians, consultants, recyclers, educators and researchers, composters, disposal facility operators and designers, industry, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, waste collection and recycling contractors, environmentalists and community groups will attend.
WasteMINZ Conference 2008 TRADE EXPO
The Expo is a key feature of Conference 2008 and exhibitors should not miss this opportunity to meet with decisions markers from both private and government sectors.
Over 450 delegates will view your stand and the resulting business, plus being able to catch up with your current customers is well worth the investment of your time and money.
The conference is organized with our exhibitors in mind and provides every opportunity for you to network and sell your products in both formal and informal situations.
The conference opening is held in the Expo on Wednesday night 5 November 2008 when there is two hours for attendees and exhibitors to mix and mingle and thereafter during the conference two breakfasts, morning and afternoon teas and lunches are all provided in the Expo area.
Don’t miss this once a year opportunity to exhibit.
Remember you must be a current paid up member of WasteMINZ to exhibit.
If you aren’t we welcome applications for membership.
Just email info@wasteminz.org.nz
Then you can apply for a trade stand!
Information about the stands, the application form and site plan can be accessed here.
For more help or information you are invited to email:
info@wasteminz.org.nz or phone 094866722
OR call
The Conference Company who is assisting WasteMINZ with organising the
WasteMINZ 20th Anniversary Conference & Expo.
The Conference Company, PO Box 90040, Auckland
contact Gloria Yehia
ddi +64 9 623 8087 tel +64 9 360 1240 fax +64 9 360 1242 gy@tcc.co.nz
SUBMISSION DATE : FRIDAY 27 JUNE 2008
You are welcome to submit more than one abstract.
You can complete the abstract submission form online or email to info@wasteminz.org.nz for a copy.
Presenting authors must be registrants for the full conference or at least be registered for the day of presentation.
Authors must register and pay for their own conference attendance/registration and are responsible for their own expenses.
Advice of Acceptance will be emailed to you no later than end July 2008.
TIMELINE
- Friday 27 June 2008 : submit your abstract
- Friday 19 September 2008 : submit paper for judging
- Friday 3 October 2008 : provide a PDF of your paper for publication on WasteMINZ website
- Friday 10 October 2008 : provide your powerpoint presentation by email or on a CD or flashdrive
PUBLICATION OF PAPERS
Papers chosen for presentation at the WasteMINZ Conference must be emailed in PDF format to WasteMINZ no later than Friday 3 October 2008. Manuscripts will be published on the WasteMINZ website one week after the conference.
The conference venue is centrally located in Blenheim, in the heart of Marlborough's wine growing region. Just minutes walk from the city centre, one kilometre from the Blenheim Railway Station. The inter-island ferry terminal at Picton is 20 minutes drive from the hotel.
A range of accommodation has been secured in Blenheim and facilities to make bookings are available now.
click here to book online
A number of properties have been reserved and as there are a limited number of rooms at each place, full payment will be required when you make your booking. You'll be able to nominate the type of accommodation and preferred price range and The Conference Company will confirm the details of your booking with you.
TRAVEL
WasteMINZ is renowned for its social evenings - this year you'll join us in celebrating the opening of the Conference & Expo on Wednesday 5 November, followed by the informal dinner at Brancott and Drylands vineyards. Our formal dinner will be held onsite at the Marlborough Convention Centre on Thursday 6 November. As always there will be a superb selection of wines and beers from the region along with delicious food and entertainment.
Perry Environmental and Tonkin & Taylor are proudly sponsoring the WasteMINZ 20th Anniversary Conference Dinner.
The Expo is a key feature of the WasteMINZ Conference and exhibitors should not miss the opportunity to exhibit. Decision makers from both private and government sectors enjoy the chance to view new innovations and discuss them with you. Over 450 delegates will view your stand and the resulting business, plus being able to catch up with your customers, is well worth your exhibiting.
The Conference is organized with our exhibitors in mind and there are plenty of opportunities for networking in both formal and informal gatherings.
If you haven't registered your interest in an expo site then email info@wasteminz.org.nz to ensure you are represented at this event.
SPONSORSHIP
Your sponsorship of this premier event is welcomed. The WasteMINZ conference is an ideal opportunity to join the sponsors to date and introduce your organisation to a large number of people both in New Zealand and overseas. Please contact WasteMINZ to check the sponsorships which are available.
CONFERENCE ADMINISTRATION
Conference organised by WasteMINZ with assistance from The Conference Company.
Contact WasteMINZ
carole@wasteminz.org.nz
lyn@wasteminz.org.nz
ph +64 9 486 6722 fax +64 9 486 3722
Executive Officer
PO Box 31580 North Shore City 0741
166 Kitchener Road Milford Auckland
Contact The Conference Company gy@tcc.co.nz
ddi +64 9 623 8087 ph +64 9 360 1240 fax +64 9 360 1242 |
