| 1. What is going on at the Expo? 2. When is the Expo open? 3. Where is the Expo 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 Expo? | |||||||||
Visit the Feature Events page to find out more about the associated events. |
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| 3. Where is the Expo being held? | |||||||||
The Melbourne Exhibition Centre is centrally located across the road from the Crown Casino Complex within 500 metres of the Melbourne central business district and is well served by public transport. Click here to download detailed location map of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre Some of your travel options include: Taxis Taxi ranks are located at the doors to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre as well as all major hotels, Crown Entertainment Complex (across the road from the Melbourne Exhibition Centre) and Southern Cross (formerly Spencer Street Station) and Flinders Street Stations. To book a Taxi call Yellow Cabs on 131 924. 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 12 May to Saturday 14 May 2011. Admission is restricted to persons working within the automotive or related industries. Business identification may be requested upon entry. |
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For all Travel and Accommodation options for the Expo, please visit the Travel & Accommodation section of this website |
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| 6. How much does it cost to attend? | |||||||||
Registration and entrance to the Expo is free. Click here to register. 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 100s of Australian & International companies. Click here to see the 2009 exhibitor list. Visit the What's on display page of this website for further information about what sort of products you will see on display |
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| 8. Do I need to register to attend as a visitor? | |||||||||
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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. Click here to register. 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. 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 1300 858 108. Your registration can also be altered onsite at the registration desk at the entrance to the Expo. | |||||||||
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| Your Visitor Access Card will be mailed to you closer to the Expo, 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 +61 3 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? | |||||||||
Tertiary or Tafe Students in a relevant course may visit the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo on Saturday 14 May 2011. Email applications to auto@aec.net.au As this is a business event, students must not register to attend. |
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| 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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Yes there are a range of special events to inform and entertain you whilst visiting the Expo, including: Show cars display Visit the Feature Events page to find out more about the associated 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 +61 2 8585 0833 (if calling from outside Australia) or look at their website www.lido.com.au |
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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 100s of 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 +61 3 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 +61 3 9654 7773, Fax +61 3 9654 5596 or email auto@aec.net.au |
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