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* WHAT IS THE PMA AUSTRALIA 2011 IMAGING & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO?
* WHEN IS THE EXHIBITION OPEN?
* WHERE IS IT BEING HELD?
* IS THERE AN ENTRY FEE?
* CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
* WHAT SEMINARS ARE BEING HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SHOW?
* IS THERE A CHARGE TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE & SEMINARS?
* KEEN AMATEURS and the GENERAL PUBLIC
* TRADE VISITORS
* CAN I BRING MY CAMERA/EQUIPMENT INTO THE SHOW?
* ARE CHILDREN PERMITTED TO ATTEND?
* DO CHILDREN NEED TO BE REGISTERED?
* CAN I TAKE A STROLLER INTO THE SHOW?
* LOST CHILDREN AT THE SHOW
* DOES MY WIFE/PARTNER NEED TO REGISTER?
* LOST PROPERTY
* DISABLED ACCESS
* AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES
* PHARMACY
* CAR PARKING
* HOW TO GET THERE
WHAT IS THE PMA AUSTRALIA 2011 IMAGING & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO?
The show comprises numerous concurrent seminars, conferences and events including:
DIMA Emerging Technology 23 June 2011
PMA Conference 24 to 26 June 2011
PMA Australia 2011 Imaging & Entertainment Expo 24 to 26 June 2011
AIPP Creative Imaging Conference
APPA Australian Professional Photography Awards: Judging on the show floor 24 to 26 June
WHEN IS THE EXHIBITION OPEN?
PMA Australia 2011 Imaging & Entertainment Expo is open from 24 – 26 June 2011 10.00am to 6pm for trade visitors. Keen amateurs, enthusiasts and the general public are welcome on Saturday 25 June from 10.00am to 5pm and Sunday 26 June from 10.00am to 5pm
WHERE IS IT BEING HELD?
The PMA Australia 2011 Imaging & Entertainment Expo is being held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW
IS THERE AN ENTRY FEE?
All visitors to the exhibition who PRE-REGISTER online at www.pmaaustralia.com.au will receive free entry. Otherwise, there will be a $20 entry fee charged at the door.
WHAT SEMINARS ARE BEING HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SHOW?
A comprehensive program of all conference and seminar sessions is shown on the website at www.pmaaustralia.com.au under the program tab.
IS THERE A CHARGE TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE & SEMINARS?
Each conference or seminar session may attract a fee. Some are free but require booking. Please check the full details of the programs available at www.pmaaustralia.com.au under the program tab.
CAN I BRING MY CAMERA/EQUIPMENT INTO THE SHOW?
Yes, you may bring your personal equipment into the exhibition but you must label it with your name and address prior to attending the show. It is recommended that you use a non-removable label or fixed luggage tag to identify your equipment. It is also preferable to have your details on the inside of any camera case. If your equipment is very new, please ensure that you bring your receipt showing proof of purchase. Please be aware, that to protect exhibitor stocks, our security guards are empowered to stop and inspect any equipment leaving the exhibition hall. We ask that you understand the reasons for this and comply with any requests from Security.
TRADE VISITORS
All persons involved in the sale of imaging equipment or offering photo printing services, professional photographers, student photographers and business users of photography are classified as TRADE. Business users include graphic artists, printers, copy centres, advertising/marketing, media and government employees. TRADE visitors may attend the show on all three days - Friday 4 from 10.00am to 6pm and Saturday 25 June from 10.00am to 5pm and Sunday 26 June from 10.00am to 5pm. If you have pre-registered online at www.pmaaustralia.com.au , you will have received a barcoded confirmation. Please bring that to the show and have your badge printed at any of the e-stations available. It is a condition of entry that you wear your badge where it can be easily viewed at all times whilst on the show floor. If the barcode does not print out correctly, please bring the confirmation with you - the ten digit number shown on the confirmation can entered to immediately print out your badge.
KEEN AMATEURS and the GENERAL PUBLIC
The exhibition is open to keen amateurs and the general public on Saturday 25 June from 10.00 am to 5pm and Sunday 26 June from 10.00am to 5pm. If you have pre-registered on line at www.pmaaustralia.com.au , you will have received a confirmation – please bring this to the registration desks.
ARE CHILDREN PERMITTED TO ATTEND?
Yes, whilst the show is primarily a trade show, children are admitted to the exhibition providing they are accompanied by a parent or responsible adult and must remain with that adult throughout their time in the show. You will appreciate that the exhibits contain some costly products and therefore we ask that children must not be allowed to roam freely through the exhibits, nor should they be permitted to touch any products.
DO CHILDREN NEED TO BE REGISTERED?
Children under the age of 13 years need not be registered but must be accompanied an adult.
CAN I TAKE A STROLLER INTO THE SHOW?
Yes, it is possible to take a small child in a stroller or carrier into the show. However, we do ask that you maintain a high level of awareness at all times as the aisles are only 3 metres wide and there will be many visitors all trying to view the exhibits. Please be aware, that to protect exhibitor stocks, our security guards are empowered to stop and inspect any strollers leaving the exhibition hall. We ask that you understand the reasons for this and comply with any requests from Security.
LOST CHILDREN AT THE SHOW
Please be advised that whilst children are permitted to attend the show, they remain the responsibility of the parent or accompanying adult. Please ensure that you keep a close eye on children to ensure they do not get lost. We regret there can be no "Lost Children" announcements made during show hours.
DOES MY WIFE/PARTNER NEED TO REGISTER?
All persons over the age of 13 years must be registered to enter the exhibition floor. All badges must be worn in a clearly visible position.
LOST PROPERTY
Lost property should be reported to the venue security guards. Likewise, should you find any lost property please deliver to the security guards located within the show hall or at the entrance/exit doors.
DISABLED ACCESS
Parking for the Disabled / Parents with Prams / Motorcycle Parking
The Centre has been designed to incorporate facilities for the disabled, including nominated parking in the car park and direct access from the car park to the Convention and Exhibition Centre (via lifts located at the far eastern corners of Sections 1 and 5).
Designated bays for ‘parents with prams’ and motorcycles are available along the wall adjacent to Darling Harbour.
Restrooms for the disabled are located in both Convention Centre Bayside and Parkside, and in the Exhibition Centre.
The Information Desk is centrally located in the main foyer on the ground level of Convention Centre Bayside and can offer assistance or answer questions. Getting to the Centre Darling Harbour and the Centre can be accessed by road, rail or monorail: Light Rail stations are located adjacent to Centre (Convention and Exhibition stations). Taxis can be called from the main Information Desk located near the foyer on the ground level of Convention Centre
AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES (ATM)'s
There is an ATM located in Hall 3 foyer. Additional ATMs and banks are located within the Harbourside Shopping Centre.
PHARMACY
There is a pharmacy located in Harbourside Shopping Centre.
TRANSPORT
Please check out the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre website – How to Get There for full details
CAR PARKING
Please check out the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre website – car parking for full details
Parking for the Disabled / Parents with Prams / Motorcycle Parking
The Centre has been designed to incorporate facilities for the disabled, including nominated parking in the car park and direct access from the car park to the Convention and Exhibition Centre (via lifts located at the far eastern corners of Sections 1 and 5). Designated bays for ‘parents with prams’ and motorcycles are available along the wall adjacent to Darling Harbour.