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SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING

• PROGRAM OUTLINE
• Travel and Accommodation
• REGISTRATION

13-16 JULY 1998

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

The 12th annual meeting of the SCB will be held 13-16 July 1998 at Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The scientific sessions of the meeting will consist of a plenary session, Biodiversity Conservation: Myths and Realities, 22 symposia, four workshops, nine sessions for contributed spoken papers, and three poster sessions. The Keynote speakers at the plenary symposium on Tuesday 14 July will include Dr. Peter Bridgewater and Professor Sir Robert May. A complete and up-to-date list of symposia and their convenors can be obtained by consulting our web site at http://www.bio.mq.edu.au/consbio or via email from the organisers by contacting George McKay at george.mckay@mq.edu.au.

A joint session with the Genetics Society of Australia on Conservation Genetics will be held at Sydney University on Sunday 12 July. For details contact Richard Frankham at rfrankha@rna.bio.mq.edu.au.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Final details of the program and maps of the Macquarie University campus will be published in the Program and Abstracts, which will be available at the registration desk. Prior to the meeting, maps may be obtained from George McKay or the web site. All of the venues for the meeting are within a 100-metre radius of the central registration area. Opening and Plenary symposia will be held in Macquarie Theatre and symposia and contributed sessions will be held in nearby lecture theatres. Exact venues will be listed in the final program. A slide preview room will be made available. Registration, tea and coffee, poster sessions, and exhibits all will be held in a central indoor courtyard. Rooms are available for impromptu meetings by arrangement with the registration desk.

Please note that workshop 4 is on Monday 13 July at 0900. Anyone planning to attend is advised to make sure they get to the University early that day. Contact George McKay for further updates on this workshop and to indicate your intention to attend.

A general outline of the program is given below. A listing of the social events was published in the February newsletter.

0900 - 1800 Joint symposium on conservation genetics with Genetics Society of Australia

0900 - 1700 SCB Board of Governors meeting

0900 - 1800 Workshop W4 (E6A computing labs)

1000 - 1500 Exhibitor set up (E7B courtyard)

1400 - 2000 Registration (E7B courtyard)

1700 - 2000 Welcoming reception (E7B courtyard)

0800 - 1800 Registration and exhibitions (E7B courtyard)

0900 - 0915 Opening ceremony and remarks

(Macquarie Theatre)

0915 - 1230 Plenary symposium (Macquarie Theatre)

1230 - 1400 Lunch break and round table discussion (details TBA)

1400 - 1800 Concurrent symposia (S2, S10, S14, S19, S22), workshop W1, open sessions (C1, C2)

1400 - 2000 Poster session 1 and cash bar (E7B courtyard) (authors to attend 1800 - 2000)

2000 - 2300 Barbecue

0800 - 1800 Registration and exhibitions (E7B courtyard)

0830 - 1230 Concurrent symposia (S1, S4, S7, S8, S15, S23), workshop W2, open session C3

1230 - 1400 Lunch break and round table discussion (details TBA)

1400 - 1800 Concurrent symposia (S1, S15, S18, S20, S23), workshop W2, open sessions (C4, C5)

1400 - 2000 Poster session 2 and cash bar (E7B courtyard) (authors to attend 1800 - 2000)

0800 - 1400 Registration and exhibitions (E7B courtyard)

0830 - 1230 Concurrent symposia (S5, S9, S11, S12, S16, S17), workshop W3, open sessions (C6, C7)

1230 - 1400 Lunch break

1230 - 1700 Poster session 3 (E7B courtyard) (authors to attend 1500 - 1700)

1400 - 1700 Concurrent symposia (S3, S6, S9, S16, S21), open sessions (C8, C9)

1400 - 1600 Board of Governors meeting

1700 - 1830 Annual general meeting (Mason Theatre)

1900 Buses depart for harbour cruise and awards dinner

1930 - 2330 Harbour cruise and awards dinner

0800 - Field trips to be arranged depending on weather and other conditions

Travel and Accommodation

For updates on arrangements and the latest information, please check our web site, http://www.bio.mq.edu.au/consbio, before traveling. No major changes have been made, even the exchange rate has not changed since February. There are now email contacts for both child-minding facilities (abeattie@rna.bio.mq.edu.au) and for students wishing to arrange billeting (bbrook@rna.bio.mq.edu.au).

Do not forget that if you are planning to arrive in Sydney by air between Saturday 11 July and Monday 13 July, and you inform us of your flight number, we will arrange transportation for you from the airport to the university or to your hotel. At times when large numbers of people are expected we will endeavour to provide free transport but during slack periods we will arrange the most economical transport for you. On arrival, look for the signs and the volunteers in the distinctive yellow tee-shirts and caps. At the International terminal they will be near the exits from the customs hall and at the Qantas Domestic terminal they will be near the baggage carousels (if you arrive at the Ansett domestic terminal it is only a short stroll to Qantas). But remember, you must tell us which flight you will be on or we may not have anyone there to meet you. So make sure you arrange your travel details before you submit your registration form.

Parking at Macquarie University. Please consult the maps in the Program and Abstracts because the parking situation has changed in the last few weeks and the "biology" car park is now a construction zone. The preferred option is to enter via the gate at the intersection of Herring Road and Waterloo Road, proceed along University Avenue, turn right at the second turn (Eastern Road), and park in Lot E3 or E1. If you require a map prior to the meeting, please email George McKay or visit the web site.

REGISTRATION

DO NOT FORGET: Normal registration deadline is 31 May 1998. Late Registration surcharges apply after 31 May.

Conference registration includes opening reception, three full days of sessions, refreshment breaks, and a copy of the Program and Abstracts. Student registrations require proof of student status (photocopy of current student identification card or enrollment form).

All fees are in Australian Dollars and payment must be in Australian currency. Payments in other currencies only will be accepted by prior arrangement and on condition that all bank fees and charges are paid by the delegate.

Registration forms will not be processed unless payment is included. Payment may be made by cheque or money order in Australian Dollars only made payable to SCB 1998 or by Visa, Mastercard, or Bankcard (Bankcard is available to Australian and New Zealand residents only). Receipts will be issued with your registration materials at the meeting. A processing fee of A$50 will be deducted from any refunds made prior to 1 June 1998. After 1 June, no refunds will be made. Refunds for credit card payments will be made as a credit to your card account. Any refunds will be made after the meeting.

Registrations accompanied by cheque or money order should be sent by registered mail to

Society for Conservation Biology

c/o Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources

School of Biological Sciences

Macquarie University, NSW 2109

Australia

FAXed or emailed registrations must have credit card payment correctly filled out. This includes the credit card number and expiration date and the name as printed on the card. Incomplete details mean your payment cannot be processed. FAXes marked ATTENTION SCB REGISTRATION may be sent to +61 2 9850 9237. To email registrations, please copy or obtain the form from our WWW site, fill in the appropriate information, and email to cb-register@rna.bio.mq.edu.au.

We now also have a secure server so that registration and credit card details may be sent encrypted in total security by filling in the interactive form on our web site. Go to the web page and click on the Registration Forms link.

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