1. What is going on at the Fair?
2. Who can attend?
3. How much does it cost to attend?
4. What sort of products will I see?
5. Do I need to register to attend as a visitor?
6. What happens when I register?
7. Can I change my registration details or check my details?
8. When can I expect my Visitor Access Card?
9. What if the name, company or industry listed on my card is not correct?
10. What if I forget my card?
11. Can I still attend if I have not registered before arriving?
12. What do I need to bring as business identification?
13. Can students attend?
14. Can I bring my family to have a look?
15. Are there child-minding facilities?
16. Will there be any special events?
17. Where is the Fair being held?
18. How do I get to the venue?
19. Are there special travel packages available?
20. Do I need a Visa to visit Australia?
21. Can I exhibit at the Fair?
22. What other furniture Fairs are coming up?
23. Who organises this Fair?
24. How many Exhibitors are there?
1. What is going on at the Fair?
DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney is an exclusive Trade Fair for the Australian soft furnishing and interior products industries. Specifically created to attract key buyers and decision makers in this industry, DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney will offer an unparalleled showcase of forthcoming trends to the Australian and New Zealand markets.

DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney is a major feature of the AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR. This Fair offers manufacturers, wholesalers and suppliers the opportunity to showcase their products to over 7,000 Trade Visitors who are anxious to replenish stock following the busy Christmas/New Year trading. For more information www.aiff.net.au  

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2. Who can attend?

DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney is a Trade Only event, admission is strictly restricted to professional persons working within the furniture, furnishing, interiors or related industries. Business identification may be requested upon entry. 
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3. How much does it cost to attend?
Trade Visitor – after registering attendance is free. Click here to register to visit.
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4. What sort of products will I see?
Companies on display will showcase fabrics, blinds & curtains, soft furnishings, rugs & floorcoverings, homewares, furniture, carpets, lights & lamps, decorative accessories and objets d’art.
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5. Do I need to register to attend as a visitor?
Trade Visitor - Yes you may register online by clicking here Or download the Trade Invite registration page and return to fax 03 9654 5596
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6. 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 unique registration identification number. Your Visitor Access Card will be mailed directly to you before the Fair. 

If you fax us - your registration will be processed and your Visitor Access Card mailed directly to you before the Fair.

All Visitor Access Cards will be mailed prior to the Fair.  If you do not receive you Visitor Access Card before the Fair, you can collect it from the onsite registration desk located near the entrance to the Fair.

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7. Can I change my registration details or check my details?
Yes, if you need to check what details have been registered please telephone the Organiser, Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on tel 03 9654 7773. Your registration details can also be altered when you arrive at the Fair at the onsite registration desk located near the entrance to the Fair.  Visitor Access Cards can also be collected or re-issued at the onsite registration desk.
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8. When can I expect my Visitor Access Card?
Visitor Access Cards for will be mailed up until Friday 5 February 2010.  Visitor registrations submitted after this date can collect their registration cards onsite.  Business identification may be required.
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9. What if the name, company or industry listed on my card is not correct?
If your card contains incorrect information bring it along to the registration desk at the entrance to the Fair where the operators can print a new card for you on the spot at no cost.  You can also change your details by calling the Organiser, Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on tel 03 9654 7773. Your updated Visitor Access Card will be re-issued or can be collected from the onsite registration desk.
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10. What if I forget my card?
Registered visitors may obtain a replacement card at the registration desk without filling out another registration form. You will already be on our database. Just remember to bring business identification with you.
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11. Can I still attend if I have not registered before arriving?

Yes, you are welcome to register at the onsite registration desk at the entrance to the Fair. We recommend registering before the Fair to avoid any queues when you arrive. 

All onsite registrations will require business identification.

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12. What do I need to bring as business identification?
Relevant identification includes: business card and 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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13. Can students attend?

Students enrolled in a furniture/design/interior/architecture at a tertiary level or registered apprentices may attend the Fair on Friday 12 February 2010 only, and they must have the appropriate student identity card. Students do not need to register and will receive a special student pass from the onsite registration desk when they present their Student ID.

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14. Can I bring my family to have a look?

DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney 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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15. Are there child-minding facilities?
No these facilities are not available at the venue
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16. Will there be any special events?

Yes there will be a are a range of special events in 2010 put on to inform you whilst visiting the fair.  These features will be announced later in the year.  For more information on the 2009 features, read on...

Eco Luxury; challenging six acclaimed designers to layout and furnish environments using sustainable products.

International Industry Seminar Series; Australian and international industry experts presenting on interior trends, colours and lighting.

The Edge 2009; Sydney’s hottest place for new and emerging furniture designers from Australia and across the globe to present their new products to the Australian market.

Co-located with the Fair is the
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR, offering manufacturers, wholesalers and suppliers the opportunity to showcase their products.  For more information www.aiff.net.au

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17. Where is the Fair being held?

DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney is being held at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.  For travel directions to the venue visit the travel & accommodation page

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18. How do I get to the venue?

For detailed Travel & Accomodation options along with travel options to get to the venue visit the Travel & Accommodation page of this website.

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19. Are there special travel packages available?

Yes. Special hotel rates and domestic airfares will be available for Visitors and Exhibitors to Decoration + Design Sydney. For all travel and accommodation options click here

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20. 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 the Australian Government Immigration site at www.immi.gov.au.  Remember if you need to submit a Visa application make sure you do so well in advance as there is usually a processing period involved.

If you require a letter of invitation to support your application complete one of the forms below and return to Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd.

For a Visitor letter of invitation click here

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21. Can I exhibit at the Fair?
The 2009 Sydney Fair has sold out, however if you are interested in exhibiting in 2010 email decorationdesign@aec.net.au and we will contact you shortly.
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22. What other furniture Fairs are coming up?

Also look out for:


DECORATION + DESIGN Melbourne
17 - 20 July 2008
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank
www.decorationdesign.com.au

FURNITEX 
17 - 20 July 2008
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank
www.furnitex.com.au

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR
10 - 12 February 2010
Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
www.aiff.net.au

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23. Who organises this Fair?
The Organiser of the event is Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd in conjunction with Furnishing Events Pty Ltd.
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24. How many Exhibitors are there?

At DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney there will be 100+ Companies with their new releases in soft furnishings, fabrics and interiors products.

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