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Facilities and Notes


What to bring

  • Conference Hoodie and Badge Pin
  • No laptops required

Bags and storage

  • Storage is available for bags during the day next to the Visy Theatre on the G River level – no valuables
  • Luggage for those staying overnight will be tagged and collected from the Powerhouse

Amenities

  • A prayer room is located next to the Visy Theatre on the G River level and a rug has been provided for
  • your comfort
  • Bathrooms are available throughout the building at various locations

Barista coffee will be supplied from Mary Mae's restaurant – please avoid being late to sessions if the queue is long

Meals

  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided on each day of the conference
  • All meals will be served at the Turbine Platform located on the Turbine level
  • We have tried to accommodate all dietary requirements, please let us know if your needs have not been met

Accommodation

Sage Hotel
70 James St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Phone: (07) 3222 3111
Distance from Powerhouse: 1.7 km

  • Bags: Please bring your overnight bag to the Powerhouse on both days. The Powerhouse will provide us with a secure room to store them in. On 8 August, the hotel will collect the tagged bags from the Powerhouse and put them in your room.
  • Check-in: After the dinner finishes on the Thursday, please take a taxi to the hotel and check in. Your bag should already have been delivered to your room.
  • Check-out: Please don’t forget to check out as you leave the Sage Hotel. Please note that any incidentals will be at your cost.
  • Breakfast on 9 August: On the Friday morning please PRE-ORDER BREAKFAST from Tipplers Tap and select a time you will be having breakfast.
  • Transport to Powerhouse on 9 August: The hotel offers a shuttle service to the Powerhouse which can take seven people at a time. Please prebook your spot. As there are 30 people staying at the hotel, we will also have some maxi-taxis booked for the morning as well.

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Safety

In case of an emergency, please refer to the evacuation procedure and floor plan.
Further instructions will be provided by the Powerhouse staff at the beginning of the conference.