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The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia The New Zealand Ergonomics Society

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia The New Zealand Ergonomics Society hosts of the 19th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association 2015 in Melbourne Australia. 2015 Congress Organising Committee Report. IEA Council meeting 9 & 10 October 2010 Bruges, Belgium.

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The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia The New Zealand Ergonomics Society

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  1. The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia The New Zealand Ergonomics Society hosts of the 19th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association 2015 in Melbourne Australia IEA Council Presentation, Bruges, October 2010

  2. 2015 Congress Organising Committee Report IEA Council meeting 9 & 10 October 2010 Bruges, Belgium IEA Council Presentation, Bruges, October 2010

  3. Ongoing, open communication with IEA Council is key • So far, we have: • Email list including IEA Execs • Org committee wiki to which IEA Execs are invited • Communication with Execs already established Communication with the IEA Council IEA Council Presentation, Bruges, October 2010

  4. Timeline under development • to be updated progressively • Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) to be appointed • Request for Tender being drafted • Scientific program already on the agenda Planning IEA Council Presentation, Bruges, October 2010

  5. Planning • Early August is the most suitable time for a Melbourne Congress considering: • academic years in northern and southern hemispheres • competing events • holiday periods and weather • 2015 preferable but 2014 can be achieved IEA Council Presentation, Bruges, October 2010 5

  6. Achieved to date • Legal advice received • City support package signed • Communication with stakeholders continuing • MCVB package will be signed once a PCO is appointed and dates are finalised Government Support Packages IEA Council Presentation, Bruges, October 2010

  7. Congress Venue IEA Council Presentation, Bruges, October 2010

  8. Venue • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) • World’s First 6 Star, Green Star, Energy Rated Convention Centre • Full AV capabilities in every meeting room • Hilton Melbourne South Wharf (5-Star) part of the new Convention Centre complex • 5 – 10 min walk to many hotels (5-star to budget) IEA Council Presentation, Bruges, October 2010

  9. Congress Venue Plenary Hall IEA Council Presentation, Bruges, October 2010

  10. Flexible Plenary Hall • 5,500, 2,500 or 1,500 tiered-seat auditoria • 32 tiered-seat meeting rooms for up to 500 delegates • Cabaret, flat floor banquet or classroom format • Grand Ballroom integrated with 30,000m2 Exhibition Centre • 20 associated meeting rooms and auditoria Venue IEA Council Presentation, Bruges, October 2010

  11. Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct Conference Centre Hotel Exhibition Centre Hilton Hotel Exhibition Centre Convention Centre IEA Council Presentation October 2010

  12. Scientific program Attempts to optimise new technology Podcasts of key presentations On-line texting On-line real time discussions (cyber conferencing) IEA Council Presentation October 2010

  13. Scientific program Ensure highest quality of all presentations Clear, timely instructions for abstracts and papers Guidance on the preparation of written and visual material for oral presentations and posters Incentives e.g. prizes, gifts, glory for high quality presentations Careful selection of Keynote and Invited Speakers IEA Council Presentation October 2010

  14. Scientific program Oral and poster sessions of similar topics scheduled to coincide wherever possible Interactive sessions for smaller SIGs E-proceedings (disc, memory stick, etc) Printed proceedings ordered before the conference IEA Council Presentation October 2010

  15. Scientific program Assistance for participants from IDCs financial, paper/presentation preparation etc. Cross-cultural sessions New topics for future research/practice IEA Council Presentation October 2010

  16. Social program Designed to facilitate social interaction Enjoyable Affordable Show-casing Australia in different ways IEA Council Presentation October 2010

  17. Satellite program Workshops, site visits and smaller events before, during and after the main Congress will cater for a range of professional interests May be hosted by the NZES and/or the HFESA in different states IEA Council Presentation October 2010 17

  18. Possible Social Function Venues National Gallery of Victoria The Regent Theatre & Plaza Ballroom Atlantic Group V Waterfront Venues Melbourne Museum IEA Council Presentation, Bruges, October 2010

  19. Regional Victoria Possible side trips to nearby areas Chocoholics Tour Accompanying Persons Program IEA Council Presentation, Bruges, October 2010

  20. We look forward to welcoming you to the 19th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association to Melbourne, Australia in 2015! IEA Council Presentation, Bruges, October 2010

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