"Government Support for a Creative Nation"
Registration Form and Display/Demonstration Application
- Sydney 8 March 1995
- Adelaide 14 March 1995
- Perth 16 March 1995
- Melbourne 21 March 1995
- Brisbane 23 March 1995
- Canberra 28 March 1995
Department of Industry, Science and Technology
Department of Communications
Multimedia Forum Secretariat
PO Box 3683, Weston ACT 2611, Australia
Phone: +61 6 2411325
A/H: +61 6 2882884
Fax: +61 6 2411975
Internet: NATCMS@ozemail.com.au
Multimedia design of this document by Tom Worthington, chair of the Australian Computer Society 1995 Canberra Branch Multimedia Conference.
Distributed on the Internet as part of the Australia This Minute project.
Background
As part of the Commonwealth Government's cultural policy statement Creative Nation, a series of multimedia initiatives are being undertaken to place Australia as a world leader in media services through the production of content - an essential element of the new communication services.The package seeks to create a dynamic multimedia industry producing Australian content for Australian and international consumers, as well as providing a stimulus for increased access to cultural material by the community.
The Multimedia Forums will be a major source of information about developments in multimedia and will facilitate the establishment of close and productive linkages between the cultural community and industry. These will enable Australia to better develop and commercialise interactive multimedia products and services.
The Forums
The forums will be accessible to a broad range of stakeholders, flexible in content and responsive to the needs of the sector. The Forums will consider critical technical and commercial issues such as best practice, intellectual property rights, finance, the requirements for market success, and the development of multimedia titles. Forums will be able to focus on topical issues which Government, the cultural community or industry believe need to be addressed, including for example, the Final Report of the Broadband Services Expert Group and the Innovation Statement.
Forum One
Forum One is a one day event which will be repeated in major capital cities (see Schedule) and will provide an update on the Creative Nation initiatives, including discussion on the implementation of these initiatives and information on when and how people can participate in programs and gain government support. There will be ample time for questions and answers.
"An essential forum for anyone with an interest in multimedia as a business, a creative endeavour or for export" Peter Cook - Michael Lee
This forum will provide the opportunity to meld the interests and efforts of business, the cultural community, technologists, educators and the legal profession. Participants will be able to influence the future content, structure and orientation of the Forums Program.
Program and Speakers
Senator the Hon Peter Cook, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology will launch Forum One in Sydney. The Hon. Michael Lee M.P., Minister for Communications and the Arts will give a keynote address at the forum. Speakers will include senior Commonwealth officers and cultural and industry representatives.
Free: Have you a multimedia associated product or service? This is the best offer you will have this year to promote your company, project or organisation.
The program commences for each Forum at 9:30am, with registration from 8:30am and finishes each day at 5pm.
The Program for each Forum will include sessions on: The Creative Nation vision, Commonwealth Government programs (AME, Australia on CD, CMCs, Forums); Industry Assistance; Agency programs (AFC, AFTRS, ACTF); Case studies; and, Where to From Here? - Future Forums. A panel discussion will follow each session and short displays/demonstrations will be interspersed throughout the program.
Registration Fee
A registration fee of $50 will apply, payable on submission of registration or at the forum. Morning and afternoon teas, lunch and conference papers are included.
Displays/Demonstrations
During the day there will be displays/demonstrations of multimedia applications as part of the presentations, and a range of hands on multimedia products and services will be on display from industry and the cultural community.There will be no charge for demonstration/display space but as it is limited it may be necessary to select from applications received by the deadline of 23 February 1995 to ensure equitable representation of interest and size.
Organisations are invited to submit proposals to demonstrate/display their product during the Forum sessions. Organisations wishing to take advantage of this opportunity to demonstrate/display their product or service to a wide range potential buyers or venture partners should submit the attached Display/Demonstration Application Form at the earliest opportunity, and before 23 February 1995.
Display/Demonstration staff details will be called for upon acceptance of the application and each will be liable for the $50 registration fee to cover food and beverage.
City Date Venue Sydney 8 March 1995 Sydney Town Hall Adelaide 14 March 1995 Adelaide Hilton Perth 16 March 1995 Parmelia Hilton Melbourne 21 March 1995 Olympic Park Brisbane 23 March 1995 Carlton Crest Hotel Canberra 28 March 1995 Old Parliament House
Dates, venues and speakers may be changed at the discretion of the organisers.
Multimedia Forum One
Delegate Registration Form
Fax or send to the Forum Secretariat.Name :
Position :
Company/Organisation :
Address :
Telephone No :
Facsimile No :
Electronic mail:
Please tick your interest group(s):
- Education, training
- Art and cultural organisations
- Hardware
- Marketing, distribution
- Government sector
- Legal, copyright
- Multimedia product
- Software
- Finance, development assistance
- Other
Schedule of Forums: (please tick your choice)
City Date Venue Attending Sydney 8 March 1995 Sydney Town Hall ____ Adelaide 14 March 1995 Adelaide Hilton ____ Perth 16 March 1995 Parmelia Hilton ____ Melbourne 21 March 1995 Olympic Park ____ Brisbane 23 March 1995 Carlton Crest Hotel ____ Canberra 28 March 1995 Old Parliament House ____
Total payment enclosed :
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Please deduct the above amount from my credit card
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Multimedia Forum One
Display/demonstration Form
I wish to apply for display/demonstration space at the Multimedia Forum One series at the venue(s) noted below: I have read, understand and agree to the conditions overleaf. Name :Position :
Company/Organisation :
Address :
Telephone No :
Facsimile No :
Electronic mail:
Signature:
Date:
Please include a short description (100 words) of your product or service.
Do you wish to demonstrate your product during forum sessions? Yes(_) No (_)
NOTE: I will(_) / will not(_) require connection to the Internet.
Schedule of Forums: (please tick your choice)
City Date Venue Attending Sydney 8 March 1995 Sydney Town Hall ____ Adelaide 14 March 1995 Adelaide Hilton ____ Perth 16 March 1995 Parmelia Hilton ____ Melbourne 21 March 1995 Olympic Park ____ Brisbane 23 March 1995 Carlton Crest Hotel ____ Canberra 28 March 1995 Old Parliament House ____
Conditions for displaying/Demonstrating goods and services at Multimedia Forum One
1. The company or person displaying/demonstrating goods or services at Multimedia Forum One, thereinafter referred to as the Exhibitor, shall not hold the Commonwealth Government nor any of its servants or contractors, National Convention and Management Services, any Forum venue or its management or staff nor any Forum delegate, visitor staff or Exhibitor responsible for any loss or damage howsoever incurred during the time of display/demonstration at the Forum or movement of goods to or from the Forum.2. The Exhibitor recognises that there may be a selection process for display/demonstration space and that they will be notified at least seven days prior to the Forum of their selection or otherwise.
3. If selected, the Exhibitor agrees to have their display/demonstration completed and operable by 8:30am of the day of the Forum, with all boxes removed and staff available. Access will be available from 8:30pm the previous day. The display/demonstration must be dismantled between 5:00pm and 6:00pm the day of the Forum.
4. The organisers will provide approximately 10 sq metres of floor space, two tables and two chairs. 2 x 240v 8amp power outlets will be available and connection to Internet will be possible, subject to suitable lines.
5. All Exhibitor staff will need to be registered for the Forum.
6. Exhibitors displaying/demonstrating product in Forum sessions are responsible for the operation of equipment necessary for the display/demonstration. They should check with the Secretariat as to availability of equipment and setup times.