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* WHAT IS THE PMA AUSTRALIA 2010 DIGITAL LIFE 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 CONVENTION & 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
* CAR PARKING
* HOW TO GET THERE - trams - trains - taxis - car - air

WHAT IS THE PMA AUSTRALIA 2010 DIGITAL LIFE EXPO?

The show comprises numerous concurrent seminars, conventions and events including:
DIMA Emerging Technology 3 June 2010
PMA Convention 4 June to 6 June 2010
PMA Australia 2010 Digital Life Expo 4 June to 6 June 2010
AIPP Creative Imaging Conference
APPA Australian Professional Photography Awards: Judging on the show floor 4 June to 6 June 2010

WHEN IS THE EXHIBITION OPEN?

PMA Australia 2010 Digital Life Expo is open from 4 – 6 June 2010 for trade visitors. Keen amateurs, enthusiasts and the general public are welcome on Saturday 5 June from 2pm to 6pm and Sunday 6 June from 10.30am to 5pm

WHERE IS IT BEING HELD?

The PMA Australia 2010 Digital Life Expo is being held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne, NSW

IS THERE AN ENTRY FEE?

All visitors to the exhibition who PRE- REGISTER online at www.pmaaustralia.com.au by Thursday 3 June 2010 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 convention and seminar sessions is shown on the website at www.pmaaustralia.com.au under the program tab.

IS THERE A CHARGE TO ATTEND THE CONVENTION & SEMINARS?

Each convention 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 nonxremovable 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 and Saturday 5 June from 10.30am to 6pm and Sunday 6 June from 10.30am 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 5 June from 2pm to 6pm and Sunday 6 June from 10.30am to 5pm.  If you have pre-registered on line at www.pmaaustralia.com.au, you will have received a confirmation which contains a small self-print badge.  Please cut this out and bring to the show.  You will be given a plastic badge holder on-site.  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.  

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 and may accompany 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 is available for people with disabilities in the Melbourne Exhibition Centre car park.  Disabled parking locations are near entry doors 1, 6 and 10, which have lift access to the concourse and exhibition area on Level 1.  To access Level 2 or Level 5, a separate elevator is located behind the customer service desk.
Easy access to a taxi rank and the street is via a ramp outside the main Clarendon Street entrance.
Disabled toilets are situated behind the customer service desk, and also on Level 2 next to the organiser's suites.  Inside the exhibition area, toilets are located on either side of the kiosks.
A telephone providing ease of use for visitors in wheelchairs is located with our other public telephones on the concourse.  A TTV telephone suitable for hearing-impaired people can be found adjacent to the ATMs on the concourse.

AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES (ATM)'s

ATM's can be found on the concourse.

TRANSPORT

The superb central location of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre means it is easily accessed by the city's roadways, freeways, public transport and on foot.  The City Link automated tollway connects the MCEC to the airport in just 20 minutes.  The Centre is also serviced by six parking areas suitable for public, exhibitor and bus parking with additional parking available within walking distance of the centre.

Trams
Route 96 - St Kilda to East Brunswick
Route 109 - Port Melbourne to Box Hill
Route 112 - West Preston to St Kilda

Trains
Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations are both a short stroll from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. These stations are major hubs for suburban, regional and interstate rail services. Directions and ticketing information is available from Centre staff.
For tram and train timetables see www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Taxis
Taxi ranks are right on the doorstep:
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Melbourne Convention Centre
Crown Entertainment Complex
Southern Cross station

Airport transfers
Skybus Super Shuttle is the official transit link between Melbourne Airport and the central business district.  It departs every 15 minutes from Southern Cross station, a five-minute walk from the Centre.  Purchase tickets and view the timetable at the Skybus website.

CAR PARKING

There are two car parks available for visitors to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Melbourne Exhibition Centre
1060 undercover parking spaces managed by Wilson Parking. Entrance off Normanby Road - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Fees:
0.0 - 1.0 hour $6.00
1.0 - 2.0 hours $12.00
2.0 - 3.0 hours $18.00
3.0 - 4.0 hours $24.00
4.0 + hours $28.00 max.

Evening rate - $8.00, entry after 5pm and exit before 6am
Weekend rate - $10.00, per exit, per day
Earlybird rate - $10.00, enter between 6am - 9am and exit between 3pm - midnight

Melbourne Convention Centre - South Wharf Retail Car Park
550 open air parking spaces managed by Wilson Parking. Entrance off Normanby Road - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Fees:
0.0 - 1.0 hour $4.00
1.0 - 2.0 hours $8.00
2.0 - 3.0 hours $12.00
3.0 - 4.0 hours $16.00
4.0 - 5.0 hours $20.00
5.0 - 6.0 hours $24.00
6.0 + hours $28.00 max
Lost ticket $50.00

Evening rate - $7.00, entry after 6pm and exit before 6am.