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ER Information D VI O PR Pack 2018 Australia New Zealand Agent Workshop April 4 - 6, 2018 Venue SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre 88 Federal Street, Auckland, New Zealand Phone: +64 9 363 6070 Fax: +64 9 363 6120 Website ►https://www.skycityauckland.co.nz ICEF GmbH Am Hofgarten 9 53113 Bonn, Germany Tel: + 49 228 201 19 0 Web: www.icef.com Provider Information Pack, Australia New Zealand Agent Workshop 2018 Page 1
Hotel Accommodation SKYCITY Grand Hotel Rates We are pleased to offer you the preferential rate of NZ$ 279 (incl. GST) per night per single or double occupancy for a Premium Luxury room in the SKYCITY Grand Hotel. The above rates are exclusive of breakfast. Standard internet access is inclusive. A light stand-up networking breakfast will be served to ANZA delegates in the New Zealand Promenade on d Thursday, April 5 and Friday, April 6. Bookings k e o o The preferential rate is available for bookings from March 31 to April 8, 2018. For bookings outside this period the regular b room rates become applicable. Rooms can be booked subject to availability until March 2, 2018. Please use the hotel’s y l ►online booking system. u l Check-In / Check-Out f Earliest possible check-in time is 15:00 and latest check-out time is 11:00. The Hotel The SKYCITY Grand Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Auckland’s CBD within the SKYCITY complex. The hotel offers guests a truly five-star experience. Amenities include three international restaurants, 24-hour room service, a state-of- the art gym and a 25m indoor pool. Further information on the SKYCITY Grand Hotel Auckland is available at ►https://www. skycityauckland.co.nz/hotels/skycity-grand/rooms/ Venue hotel Visa Requirements New Zealand offers a visa waiver for stays of up to 3 months for a number of countries. Your passport must be valid for up to 3 months after the departure date. A list of visa waiver countries can be found ►here. Nationals from ALL other countries need to apply for a visitor visa. Information on fees, requirements and where to send your visa can be found ►here. Please check your travel itinerary prior to departure to see if you need a transit visa for any other country to get to New Zealand. ICEF offers visa support which provides you with a letter of invitation for the duration of the workshop. If you wish to request this service, please send an email to ►cirrgang@icef.com. Provider Information Pack, Australia New Zealand Agent Workshop 2018 Page 2
Airport Arrival Auckland’s International Airport is located 21 km from the city centre and the following transport facilities will be available to you upon arrival: Taxis: There are numerous taxi ranks located outside the domestic and international terminals. A taxi ride to the SKYCITY Grand Hotel will take approximately 45 minutes (varies dependant on traffic) and costs approximately NZ$ 75. By SkyBus: ►SkyBus conveniently operates buses to and from the airport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Between 7am and 7pm it departs every 10 minutes (for departures outside these hours, please refer to the SkyBus website). Tickets cost NZ$ 18 and can be pre-purchased 45 min driving distance to the SKYCITY Grand online at ►www.skybus.co.nz, from the SkyBus ticket kiosk or directly Hotel.The fare by taxi is around NZ$ 75 from the driver. By Super Shuttle: On demand shuttles between the airport and SKYCITY Hotel are NZ$ 35 for one person each way plus NZ$ 9 for each additional passenger.Tickets can be purchased online at ►www.supershuttle.co.nz. Selfdrive: If you are travelling by car, take the Southern Motorway north, exit at Nelson Street and follow the signs directly to SKYCITY. The SKYCITY Grand Hotel offers valet parking for hotel guests and also self-parking for a reduced rate. For rates and further information please see ►www.skycityauckland.co.nz/about-us/carparking/. Private transfers: The SKYCITY Concierge Team can assist you with private transfer options using their luxury car service. Please phone +64 9 363 7029 or email exec.cars@skycity.co.nz. Uber: Ride share services like Uber are available. Forwarding of Promotional Material Delivery Date Your materials for the Australia New Zealand Workshop 2018 should arrive on or after Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in Auckland (but not before) to allow you sufficient time to check if your packages have arrived and been delivered correctly. Package Preparation When calculating the amount of promotional materials to send to Auckland, please bear in mind that you will have a maximum of 32 pre-scheduled meetings of 25 minutes each plus other meetings during breaks or outside workshop hours that may be arranged. Arrive from Friday, March 30 in Auckland Please refer to the ►Shipping Instructions & Delivery Label for detailed information, customs requirements and a delivery label template. Some agencies may prefer to receive your information either prior to or DELIVERY ADDRESS: SKYCITY Convention Centre Duty Manager after the event (see also the paragraph “Follow Up” at ►ICEF Workshop Procedures: Guidelines for first-time Participants). You can also upload C/O SKYCITY AUCKLAND CONVENTION CENTRE LOADING DOCK 88 Federal Street Auckland EVENT NAME ICEF ANZA Workshop 2018 documents into Marcom eSchedule PRO and make them available to EVENT DATE EVENT ROOM NAME 4th-6th April 2018 NZ Room agents prior to the event. You can upload up to five files with a maximum SKYCITY CONTACT Bronwen Twigden x6348 SENDER DETAILS size of 5MB for all files; accepted formats are pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, SENDER NAME ADDRESS COMPANY PHONE # ppt, pptx, pps, ppsx. DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS: NUMBER OF BOXES: Educator/Exhibitor: Table/Booth No. ____ No.___of___Pcs Deliveries will only be accepted from March 28, 2018! Please ensure all Courier forms and customs requirements are filled out correctly. SHIP TO: (name and contact number of 1 person who will be receiving goods from your company at SKYCITY, NOT the SKYCITY contact. Download Delivery Label Provider Information Pack, Australia New Zealand Agent Workshop 2018 Page 3
Scheduling Meetings Scheduling Meetings Prior to the Event Approximately 8 weeks prior to the event you will receive access to the Marcom eSchedule PRO online meeting scheduling system. Marcom eSchedule PRO (►www.marcom-education.com) allows you to select potential partners according to geographical origin, programmes, or date of inclusion in the system, as well as to send personalised meeting requests. Please note that the deadline for confirming / requesting meetings is April 3, 9:00 am Auckland time. If you are using Marcom eSchedule PRO for the first time, we recommend to have a look at the ►Getting Started Information as well as ►Scheduling Meetings – Useful Hints & Tips or have a look at our ►video tutorials. Scheduling Meetings During the Event In case your schedule is not full at the close of Marcom eSchedule PRO, you will still have the possibility to maximise the number of your meetings through Marcom Onsite, a web-based application that will enable you to schedule last-minute meetings, message other event participants, view on-site workshop information and make adjustments to your schedule. If you prefer not to opt into the last-minute scheduling function of Marcom Onsite, you may also arrange additional meetings in the morning of each workshop day (April 5 and 6) between 8:30 and 8:55. Marcom Onsite complements eSchedule PRO and will open on April 3, once eSchedule PRO closes. If you are using Marcom Onsite for the first time, we recommend to have a look at our video tutorials (►Introducing Marcom Onsite, ►Basics of Marcom Onsite). Your Catalogue Entry Update Your Company Profile ICEF Booth 28 Once you have logged on to Marcom eSchedule PRO for the first time, you will be asked to edit your profile, which you may INTERNATIONAL Address: Am Hofgarten 9 ICEF is the global leader in connecting international Bonn, 53113 educators to qualified agents, providing networking events Table 28 Germany and other marketing services for student recruitment results. change at a later date. It is very important that you take the Services include: · ICEF Agency Recognition Programme: Recognising only Tel.: +49-228-201 19 0 ICEF-screened and vetted recruitment agencies, providing Fax: +49-228-201 1944 quality assurance for educators. time to enter your company’s details, as agents will use this Web: www.icef.com · ICEF Workshops: B2B events in all key markets, connecting international educators, agents, and service Email: info@icef.com providers as well as work and travel professionals. · ICEF Monitor (www.icefmonitor.com): a free, online resource for unbiased industry news, market intelligence, information before requesting or confirming meetings with you. Skype: sarah.mines research, best practices, trends, and tips for international student recruitment. ianfcann · ICEF Media: Full-service video solutions designed for international education. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ICEFGmbH · ICEF Educator Development and Advisory Services: Expanded professional development and advisory Twitter: www.twitter.com/icefmonitor services supporting educators to achieve success in our increasingly complex and dynamic industry. Your description will also be used in the Australia New Zealand YouTube: www.youtube.com/ICEFvideos · ICEF Agent Training Course (IATC): A practical, professional training course for agency-based international student recruitment counsellors. · ICEF Education Fund: Providing donations and support for selected causes, giving young people around the ◄ Ms Sarah Mines world access to education. Workshop catalogue. Director, Business · ICEF Marketing and Sponsorship: Guaranteed exposure and branding to key decision makers in international Development, Canada education and language travel markets. · Internet Course Finders: Websites enabling educators to promote their institutions to over 600,000 international student visitors. Mr Ian Cann ► Please arrange a meeting with one of our team members at the ICEF booth to learn more about these Director, USA opportunities. We look forward to meeting you in Vancouver. Language Programmes: If you wish to add your logo and up to two representative’s portrait-style pictures to your catalogue entry, please also 3 Classroom-based Learning ☐ 3 Online Learning ☐ 3 Blended Learning ☐ Programmes Programmes offered (see codes on the Programme Index) upload them into your Marcom eSchedule PRO profile. If the 1 Types of Language Programmes 2 Secondary, High School and Foundation Programmes Career / Vocational Certificate / Diploma second participant doesn’t have access to Marcom eSchedule Undergraduate Degree / Bachelor 3 Graduate / Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma Graduate / Postgraduate Masters Graduate / Postgraduate Doctorate 4 Additional Programmes and Services / Work & Travel PRO, please email the picture to ►cirrgang@icef.com. Others: Inline.marketing Booth 3 Photos and logos should have the highest resolution possible INTERNATIONAL Address: Sales & Marketing Inline.marketing are the #1 supplier of print management (without exceeding the max. size of 4 MB). Accepted formats are Unit 2, The Gateway Trading Estate, London Road and distribution to the international education industry. We Swanley, Kent, BR8 8GA work with over 500 companies connected to the industry United Kingdom including: language schools, K-12, colleges, universities, insurance providers, accommodation providers, associations JPEG, JPG, PNG or GIF (please make sure the representative’s Tel.: +44-20-7231 8000 and accreditation bodies worldwide. Fax: Web: www.inline.marketing We supply design, translation, print, storage and distribution services tailored to the needs of the education industry. By name appears in the file name). If your files have a different Email: info@inline.marketing taking advantage of our services you can expect to reduce your marketing budget while improving your brand communications. Skype: carly_inline Inline's USP is quite simple - we provide FREE storage & FREE pick and pack services, which coupled with our format, please use the following ►image converter. Facebook: www.facebook.com/createprintstoresend wholesale distribution rates results in saving you time, space and money. Our clients have access to our online Twitter: www.twitter.com/inlinemarketing operations system where they can view stock levels at a glance, track packages and quickly and easily order YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IObV8gXIoaw materials to be sent out to anywhere in the world. Aside from our main hub in the UK, we also have 6 in-country hubs in Brazil, China, Colombia, Russia, South ◄ Ms Carly Moncrieff Korea and Turkey offering print, storage and distribution services. Please complete your catalogue entry by March 10, 2018 Sales & Marketing Manager We have nearly 15 years experience working within the international education industry and are proud to be partners and preferred suppliers of ALTO, British Council, CAPS-I, EnglishUSA, English UK, IALC, Languages to ensure that your correct company profile is included in the Canada, Quality Education and Quality English. Mr Danny Silvester ► Managing Director Language Programmes: catalogue. 3 Classroom-based Learning ☐ 3 Online Learning ☐ 3 Blended Learning ☐ Programmes Programmes offered (see codes on the Programme Index) 1 Types of Language Programmes 2 Secondary, High School and Foundation Programmes Career / Vocational Certificate / Diploma Undergraduate Degree / Bachelor 3 Graduate / Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma Graduate / Postgraduate Masters Graduate / Postgraduate Doctorate 4 Additional Programmes and Services / Work & Travel Others: 204 Provider Information Pack, Australia New Zealand Agent Workshop 2018 Page 4
Onsite Registration On-site registration will take place on Wednesday, April 4 from 13:00 to 19:00 at the ICEF hospitality and registration desk in the Auckland Promenade on level 4 of the SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre. There you will receive your registration package including your badge, a print-out of your meeting schedule as well as the workshop catalogues. Participants arriving after the registration period stated above can register on Thursday, April 5 at the ICEF registration and hospitality desk situated on the New Zealand Promenade on level 5 from 8:00 onwards. As the workshop is a protected trading environment, anyone not wearing a badge may not be admitted. Please also understand that for the same reason we cannot allow non-registered family, friends or staff to enter the meeting hall. If you are new to ICEF Workshops, please have a look at the ►ICEF Workshop Procedures: Guidelines for first-time Participants with further useful event information or view our ►video tutorials on how to maximise your workshop experience. Australia New Zealand Agent Workshop The region’s largest B2B event for buyers & sellers of education, edu-tourism, youth and student travel SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre • April 4 – 6, 2018 Workshop Programme Please refer to the Wednesday, April 4, 2018 ►Workshop Programme 09:00 - 13:00 Agent FAMIL tours and activities 13:00 - 19:00 Registration of participants Auckland Promenade, level 4 13:45 - 16:30 ANZA Seminars I Auckland Room 1,3 & 4 for further details 16:30 - 17:00 Refreshment break Auckland Promenade 17:00 - 19:00 ANZA Seminars II Auckland Room 3 & 4 19:00 - 21:00 Welcome reception sponsored by Study Auckland Auckland Room 1 & 2 Thursday, April 5, 2018 08:00 - 08:30 Workshop & exhibition hall opens, light networking breakfast New Zealand Promenade, level 5 08:30 - 08:55 Time for scheduling extra meetings New Zealand / Marlborough Rooms 08:55 - 11:00 Business meetings (5 x 25 minutes each) New Zealand / Marlborough Rooms 11:00 - 11:20 Refreshment break New Zealand Promenade 11:20 - 13:00 Business meetings (4 x 25 minutes each) New Zealand / Marlborough Rooms 13:00 - 14:20 Networking Lunch sponsored by Study Queensland Auckland Room, level 4 14:20 - 16:00 Business meetings (4 x 25 minutes each) New Zealand / Marlborough Rooms 16:00 - 16:20 Refreshment break New Zealand Promenade 16:20 - 18:00 Business meetings (4 x 25 minutes each) New Zealand / Marlborough Rooms 19:30 - 23:30 Dinner reception sponsored by Study in Australia’s Northern Territory Auckland Room, level 4 Friday, April 6, 2018 08:00 - 08:30 Workshop & exhibition hall opens, light networking breakfast New Zealand Promenade, level 5 08:30 - 08:55 Time for scheduling extra meetings New Zealand / Marlborough Rooms 08:55 - 11:00 Business meetings (5 x 25 minutes each) New Zealand / Marlborough Rooms 11:00 - 11:20 Refreshment break New Zealand Promenade 11:20 - 13:00 Business meetings (4 x 25 minutes each) New Zealand / Marlborough Rooms 13:00 - 14:10 Lunch Auckland Room, level 4 14:10 - 15:50 Business meetings (4 x 25 minutes each) New Zealand / Marlborough Rooms 15:50 - 16:10 Refreshment break New Zealand Promenade 16:10 - 17:00 Business meetings (2 x 25 minutes each) New Zealand / Marlborough Rooms 17:00 Workshop hall closes Saturday, April 7, 2018 Familiarisation (FAMIL) Tours Sponsors Welcome Reception Networking Lunch, April 5 Dinner Reception ICEF GmbH, Am Hofgarten 9, 53113 Bonn, Germany • Tel + 49 228 201 19 0 • Fax + 49 228 201 19 44 @icefmonitor ICEF GmbH ICEF ICEF GmbH contact@icef.com ► www.icef.com Meeting Tables Meeting tables will be accessible as of 8:00 on Thursday, April 5. Each meeting table (180 x 90 cm) will be covered with a white table cloth and will have access to an electricity outlet. Table signage with name and logo of each institution will be provided. Standard internet access is inclusive. Provider Information Pack, Australia New Zealand Agent Workshop 2018 Page 5
Exhibitor Booths Exhibitors will be able to access their booths on Wednesday, April 4 between 17:00 and 19:00 and from 7:00 on Thursday, April 5. Standard internet access is inclusive. A standard furniture package is provided with all booths, including a trestle table, 4 chairs, brochure rack, power outlet & fascia signage. Additional furniture, AV equipment and booth graphics can be ordered. An exhibitor kit will be available shortly. Seminars Recognising the importance of market trends and their impact on student enrollments, a number of seminars will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, between 13:45 and 19:00. The seminar programme includes an introductory session on How to Maximise your ICEF Workshop Experience. A full programme overview will be available shortly. Refreshments and Lunches Coffee, tea and water will be available throughout the event. Refreshments will be served on April 5 at 8:00, 11:00, and 16:00 and on April 6 at 8:00, 11:00, and 15:50. A buffet lunch will be provided from 13:00 to 14:20 on April 5 and from 13:00 to 14:10 on April 6 in the Auckland Room on level 4. Sponsor Networking Lunch, April 5 Evening Networking Receptions Welcome reception Wednesday, April 4, 19:00 to 21:00 in the Auckland Room 1 & 2. Dinner reception Thursday, April 5, 19:30 to 23:30 in the Auckland Room. The dress code for both receptions is smart casual. Please note that participants not wearing their badge may not be admitted. Sponsor Sponsor Welcome Reception Dinner Reception Provider Information Pack, Australia New Zealand Agent Workshop 2018 Page 6
General Information Auckland has a population of over 1.2 million, which is approaching one third of New Zealand’s entire population. Its nickname is “City of Sails” due to its waterside location between the Waitemata and Manukau Harbours. It is surrounded by rainforest covered hills and many dormant volcanic cones. It is New Zealand’s most cosmopolitan city, a melting pot of European, Asian and South-Pacific cultures with a strong indigenous Maori heritage Quick Facts Time zone: Auckland is 12 hours ahead of GMT. Temperature: Auckland enjoys a warm coastal climate without extremes of temperature. It is one of the sunniest spots in the country, with an average of over 2060 sunshine hours. It also has a high rainfall, which ensures the lushness of its rainforests. Temperatures in April are around 16 °C. Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZ$). For current exchange rates please see ►x-rates. Credit cards are widely accepted. Public transportation: There is a free city bus that operates a small circuit which runs around central downtown, linking key destinations in Auckland city. The bus runs every 10 minutes from 8:00 to 18:00, seven days a week. Electricity: 240 volts. Plug type: Three pin sockets. Please bring your own adaptors, if necessary. More information about Auckland can be found on the following websites: ►www.aucklandnz.com ►www.newzealand.com/int/ We look forward to welcoming you to Auckland! Kind regards, Charlotte Irrgang Provider Information Pack, Australia New Zealand Agent Workshop 2018 Page 7
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