Program

Detailed Program

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Please note this is the provisional program and is subject to change

Themes

The overall theme for the conference is 'Ancient Knowledge, Contemporary Innovation' and concurrent sessions will cover the following sub-themes:'

Natural Disasters – Learn, Plan and Manage

Sessions encompassing this sub-theme will showcase the impact of recent natural disasters on coastal environs. Highlighting planning and management utilised to mitigate intense impact of natural occurrences and learning from experience

People, Partnerships and Communities

This sub-theme will provide a showcase that is happening along the coast, involving examples of people and communities developing and maintaining partnerships to achieve common outcomes.

Saltwater Country Research and Management

Sessions will provide the latest research and management practices to the attendees that will inform of new techniques regarding the preservation and protection of coastal environs.

Policy and Planning for Managing Saltwater Country

The aim for these sessions is to provide attendees with information regarding latest and upcoming programs/policies regarding coastal environs.

The Next Wave

Sessions will provide a forum that give participants a chance to hear opinions from their peers regarding the future of coastal and marine environs.

Program at a Glance

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Queensland Coastal 2011 Conference

Conference theme: Ancient Knowledge Contemporary Innovation
Dates: 19-21 October 2011
Venue & City: Pullman Reef Hotel, Cairns

Hosted by

The Girringun Aboriginal Corporation
235 Victoria Street
Cardwell Queensland 4849
Phone: (07) 4066 8300
Email: admin@girringun.com.au

Gold and Website Sponsor

Important dates

Abstract submissions open: May 2011

Early Bird registration opens: July 2011

Early Bird registration closes: 14 September 2011

Abstract submissions close: 30 June 2011

Authors informed of acceptance: August 2011

Early Bird registration closes: 31 August 2011

Conference Managers

arinex pty limited
ABN 28 000 386 676

arinex Pty Limited has been appointed as the official PCO (Professional Conference Organiser). arinex is the largest total service provider for conferences, events, business travel and exhibitions in Australia. They are the only Australian partner of INCON, an exclusive international network of the world's top conference organisers and event managers. They are ideally placed to combine international know how and local expertise to this Conference and look forward to working with the Organising Committee to produce a memorable conference.

Address for Communications

Postal Address:
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Program Enquiries
Ph: +61 7 3226 2800

Registration Enquiries
Ph: +61 2 9265 0700
Fax: +61 2 9267 5443
Email: qldcoastal2011@arinex.com.au