Project Controls Expo – Delegate Information Pack

Thank you for registering to attend Project Controls Expo 2018. On behalf of the Expo Committee, we look forward to seeing you at the largest international Project Controls event this year.

Please find below the final information that you will need to read prior to your arrival at Project Controls Expo 2018

Date: Thursday 22nd November 2018

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Ave, Richmond VIC 3002, Melbourne, Australia

Please visit our venue page to find out various options on how to get to the venue

Getting to Melbourne Cricket Ground is simple, Melbourne comprehensive pubic transport system will take you within a few minutes walk of the ground where clearly located pedestrian signs will help you find your way.

Everyone will be entering Melbourne Cricket Ground through Gate 3. There is a drop off area on the North-West side of the stadium which cars and taxis can drop off and collect delegates. It is approximately a 3-minute walk from the drop-off to Gate 3. There are options for parking available nearby, please visit one of the following sites Parkopedia and Melbourne Olympic Parks for further details and pricing when driving to Project Controls Expo.

Tram 75 East, from Flinders Street - get off at stop 11 for MCG

At Flinders Station there is a manned information desk if you require help. Any train from Flinders Street Platform 1 goes to Jolimont - the station for MCG. Some are one stop and direct, others go via the city loop and take around 10 minutes. Exit Jolimont station and turn to the left over the footbridge and into Yarra Park. The Pullman hotel is on your right. MCG is right in front of you. Gate 3 is easily signposted to the left of the path. Trains to/from Jolimont are also available from North Melbourne, Southern Cross and Flagstaff stations. Check for stopping trains. Station staff are very helpful. To return to the city; Platform 1 at Jolimont will take you back to Flinders Station.

There are many buses that you can access in Melbourne, the main one for MCG is the 234, near Melbourne Central Railway Station. This takes you within a 10-minute walk from Melbourne Cricket Ground.

It is approximately a 35-minute drive/taxi from Melbourne International Airport to Melbourne Cricket Ground. We advise International guests and Exhibitors arrive the day before to set up their space at Melbourne Cricket ground. (Timings to be confirmed)

If travelling via public transport, a 25-minute bus from Terminal 3 to Southern Cross Station and then a 10-minute train to Jolimont Station.

Visit our website for full agenda details. Upon arrival on the day, you will also receive a copy of our event brochure that will contain the agenda and detailed exhibition information. We strongly recommend studying the theme of the event to get advanced knowledge of the session and to decide if you are the right audience. You can ask a question to a speaker in advance, using the Expo app.

Your name badge will be printed for you upon arrival by scanning your unique QR code located in the app*. You will need to scan the QR code at the registration desk which open from 0800hrs.

*You should have received previous notification to allow you to install the app. In case you are facing any problems in downloading the app, please contact us at aus@projectcontrolexpo.com

All authorised slides will be published on the event app and the EXPO website. Please note that all the presentation will be available due to the copyrights restrictions.

Your event pass includes breakfast, all refreshments, lunch and the evening social.

Please note that we will have also organised for "exclusive dinner" for our sponsors, exhibitors and speakers providing unique opportunity to network with experts from across the globe (on a pre-booked basis only). If you would like to take part in this dinner please contact us.

We will have a cloakroom provided at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Please be aware that this will not be manned and all items are left at your own risk.

We are pleased to offer complimentary WIFI Internet access. Please see the below details.

Network: MCG FREE WiFi

Connection: A registration page will appear. Enter your details, accept terms and conditions and click submit.

Project Controls Expo is pleased to provide our speakers, delegates and partners an exclusive free mobile application full of event and networking functionalities to enrich their experience at the event. This app is available on IOS (Apple) and Android only and the application enables registered delegates to:

Contact other delegates, share their contact details and expand network.

Print badge instantly at venue with built in unique QR code.

Access Interactive map to allow them to navigate the stadium.

Access all (including past events) presentations. Presentations for upcoming event to be uploaded 1 week prior to the event day. Delegates can also download the presentations for offline viewing.

Send a Q directly to the speaker and/or SME

Register directly from within app.

Make notes against specific presentations.

Participate in survey and polls allowing to voice their opinion.

Receive notifications to ensure they don't miss out the specific sessions.

Create personalised schedule to allow them to plan day in advance

Social media interface to share images, updates and news with their network instantly.

To install the app, search for Project Controls Expo in your Appstore or click on the link provided in your registration confirmation email. The login for the email is the email you have used to register for the event and password is sent to your phone and as well as it can be seen in registration email confirmation. You can also reset your password within the app or send your request to Preetul (Preetul@ProjectControlExpo.com) for support.

Please check our FAQ page where you kind find answers for most frequently asked questions about project Controls Expo.

Finally, you may like to download the Event brochure which contains all the required info for the event. We will also be handing out the printed brochure at the registration desk.

Thanks again for registering with the EXPO and we look forward to seeing you there.

Kind regards,

Project Control Expo Team.