| 1. What is going on at the Trade Show? 2. When is the Trade Show open? 3. Where is the Trade Show being held? 4. Who can attend? 5. How do I get to the venue? 6. How much does it cost to attend? 7. What sort of products will I see? 8. Do I need to register to attend as a visitor? 9. What happens when I register? 10. Can I change my registration details or check my details? 11. When can I expect my Visitor Access Card? 12. What if the name, company or industry type on my card is not correct? 13. What if I forget my card? 14. Can I still attend if I have not registered before arriving? 15. What do I need to bring as business identification? 16. Can students attend? 17. Can I bring my family to have a look? 18. Are there child-minding facilities? 19. Will there be any special events? 20. Are there special travel packages available? 21. Do I need a Visa to visit Australia? 22. How many exhibitors are there? 23. Can I exhibit at the Exhibition? 24. Who organises this Exhibition? |
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| 1. What is going on at the Trade Show? | |||||||||
Key industry manufacturers and suppliers will be displaying the latest automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, tools and equipment from Thursday 2 - Saturday 4 April 2009. A number of related events will be held to which all industry members are invited to attend. These include Best New Product Awards Breakfast, Awards to Industry Dinner and the co-located Collision Repair Expo. |
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| 2. When is the Trade Show open? | |||||||||
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| 3. Where is the Trade Show being held? | |||||||||
The Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Habour. This venue is centrally located less than 5 minutes from the Sydney central business district, in close proximity to the airport and well served by public transport. Click here to download detailed location map Find your travel options for getting to the venue by clicking here. The show will be co-located with the Collision Repair Expo, Australia's only dedicated event for the Collision Repair industry. For more information, visit www.collisionrepair.com.au |
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| 4. Who can attend? | |||||||||
The Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo is a trade only event from Thursday 2 April to Saturday 4 April 2009. Admission is restricted to persons working within the automotive or related industries. Business identification may be requested upon entry. |
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| 5. How do I get to the venue? | |||||||||
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| 6. How much does it cost to attend? | |||||||||
Registration and entrance to the Expo is free. Registration will open shortly. Email auto@aaaa.net.au for further information. |
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| 7. What sort of products will I see? | |||||||||
You will see thousands of new automotive parts, accessories, tools and equipment from 400+ Australian & International companies. There will be a strong international representation at the 2009 event with pavilions from China, Thailand, Taiwan and Malaysia. |
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| 8. Do I need to register to attend as a visitor? | |||||||||
Registration for the 2009 Expo will open shortly. Contact auto@aec.net.au for all enquiries in the meantime. |
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| 9. What happens when I register? | |||||||||
If you register online, you will receive an emailed confirmation that gives you a summary of your registered details as well as your registration identification number. Your Visitor Access Card will then be mailed to you before the Expo. If you fax or mail us your registration your registration will be processed and your Visitor Access Card mailed directly to you before the Expo. All Visitor Access Cards will commence being mailed from early February 2009. Registration will allow entry to both the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo and the co-located Collision Repair Expo. |
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| 10. Can I change my registration details or check my details? | |||||||||
| Yes, if you need to check what details have been registered please telephone the Visitor Hotline on +613 9654 7773. Your registration can also be altered onsite at the registration desk at the entrance to the Expo. | |||||||||
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| 11. When can I expect my Visitor Access Card? | |||||||||
| If your registration is received prior to 23 March 2009 your Visitor Access Card will be mailed to you, otherwise you can collect your card onsite at the registration counter when you arrive at the Expo. | |||||||||
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| 12. What if the name, company or industry type on my card is not correct? | |||||||||
If your card contains incorrect information bring it along to the registration desk at the entrance to the Expo where the operators can print a new card for you on the spot at no cost. Alternatively, you can telephone +613 9654 7773 to have your details changed or email auto@aec.net.au |
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| 13. What if I forget my card? | |||||||||
| Registered visitors may obtain replacement cards at the registration desk without filling out another registration form. You will already be on our database. Just bring business identification with you. | |||||||||
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| 14. Can I still attend if I have not registered before arriving? | |||||||||
| Yes, you are welcome to register at the onsite registration counter at the entrance to the Expo. We recommend pre-registration so that you avoid any queues and have your Visitor Access Card mailed to you before the event. All onsite registrations will require business identification. | |||||||||
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| 15. What do I need to bring as business identification? | |||||||||
| Relevant identification includes: business card, letterhead or company documentation containing your company ABN. You may also be asked for personal identification such as a drivers licence to substantiate your identification. | |||||||||
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| 16. Can students attend? | |||||||||
Students enrolled in an automotive related tertiary level course or registered apprentices may attend the Expo if they have the appropriate student identity card. Lecturers of students attending in groups must have their visit pre auto@aec.net.au Lecturers must register to attend the Expo. Students are not required to register, they must collect a ‘Student’ badge from the registration counter at the Expo. As this is a Business event, students do not register to attend |
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| 17. Can I bring my family to have a look? | |||||||||
| This is a business event and entry is restricted to trade only. Children under 16 may attend free of charge if accompanied by an adult at all times. | |||||||||
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| No these facilities are not available at the venue. | |||||||||
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| 19. Will there be any special events? | |||||||||
Yes there are a range of special events to inform and entertain you whilst visiting the Expo, including: Collision Repair Expo 2007 Show Cars Visitor Prizes Check back here regularly for more information on additional feature events. |
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Yes. Special hotel rates and domestic airfares are available for visitors and exhibitors to the Expo. For all travel and accommodation options contact the official travel agents The Lido Group directly on email exhibitions@lido.com.au or telephone 1800 817 339 (within Australia only) or +612 8585 0833 (if calling from outside Australia) or look at their website www.lido.com.au |
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| 21. Do I need a Visa to visit Australia? | |||||||||
Most International visitors to Australia will require a visa to enter the country. For Government details on visas visit Australian Government Immigration site at www.immi.gov.au Remember if you need to make a Visa Application make sure you do so well in advance as there is usually a processing period involved. |
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| 22. How many exhibitors are there? | |||||||||
There will be 400+ exhibitors from Australia and overseas showcasing the latest automotive parts, accessories, tools and equipment. A large number of international companies from Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia and China. |
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| 23. Can I exhibit at the Exhibition? | |||||||||
Contact Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on +613 9654 7773 or auto@aec.net.au to discuss your stand options. |
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| 24. Who organises this Exhibition? | |||||||||
The Trade Show Manager of the event is Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd on behalf of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Ltd. For all enquiries, contact Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd on tel 03 9654 7773, Fax 03 9654 5596 or email auto@aec.net.au |
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