Networking Functions
- Welcome to Alice Reception
- Networking Dinner (Chairs/CEO's)
- Networking Dinner (Business Managers)
- Networking Dinner (Communications Managers, Education & Training and Research Managers)
- Awards for Excellence in Innovation Gala Presentation Dinner
What: |
Welcome to Alice Reception |
When: |
Wednesday 26 May 2010 |
Time: |
5.30pm – 7.30pm |
Where: |
Desert Knowledge Precinct - Outdoors |
Dress: |
Casual, warm jacket, scarf, flat shoes/boots, long pants |
Bring: |
Please bring cash on the night as there will be an Arts & Bush Foods Market especially put on by the local community to enhance your experience in the Territory |
Cost: |
One ticket is included in full conference registration. Extra tickets can be purchased for $55.00pp GST Inc. |
Transfers:
For those staying at Lasseter’s, Crowne Plaza & Alice In The Territory, please meet at the Convention Centre for pick up at 5.15pm.
For those staying at Quest your pick up will be at the Quest Apartments at 5.15pm.
Buses will depart the Desert Knowledge Precinct from 7.15pm – 7.45pm and drop you back to your hotel.
What: |
Networking Dinner Chairs/CEO's |
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When: |
Thursday 27 May 2010 |
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Time: |
6.30pm - 9.30pm |
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Where: |
Madigan's |
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Dress: |
Smart Casual |
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Cost: |
$70.00pp GST Inc. Food only with Cash Bar. Please book on your registration Form. |
Tonight’s dinner will have a slight twist which the Organising Committee hopes you will enjoy!
Overlooking the MacDonnell Ranges, Madigan’s unique location perfectly compliments the breathtaking landscape. With spectacular 180-degree views through 8m floor to ceiling windows, the venue uses the elements of nature to create a perfect atmosphere for your dinner.
Madigan’s is renowned for serving some of the best Territorian cuisine. While dishes incorporate many different styles of cooking, they are designed to reflect the unique location in which they are served. Native foods are combined with the freshest gourmet ingredients to produce a mouth-watering selection of dishes that are as delicious as they are impressive. Examples include Borroloola barramundi with desert lime salsa and the Red Centre beef fillet with native pepperleaf glaze.
The bar staff suggests you compliment your meal with a variety of wines and beverages from their extensive cellar for a true evening to remember. Featured on the wine list is a wide selection of Australian wines from some of the best wine-growing regions.
Transfers
For those staying at Lasseter’s, Crowne Plaza & Alice In The Territory, please meet at the Convention Centre for pick up at 6.15pm. Buses will depart for all destinations.
For those staying at Quest your pick up will be at the Quest Apartments at 6.15pm
Buses will depart the restaurants at 9.30pm and drop you back at your hotel.
What: |
Networking Dinner Business Managers |
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When: |
Thursday 27 May 2010 |
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Time: |
6.30pm - 9.30pm |
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Where: |
Hanuman Restaurant |
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Dress: |
Smart Casual |
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Cost: |
$62.50pp GST Inc. Food only with Cash Bar. Please book on your registration Form. |
For as long as he can remember, Jimmy Shu has had a love affair with good food.
Jimmy grew up in Sri Lanka. In 1974, loaded with enthusiasm but not much money, Jimmy migrated to Australia. He settled in Melbourne where he worked hard and in 1980, he had eventually saved enough to become a partner in Shakahari restaurant. He went on to establish two more landmark Melbourne Restaurants – The Isthmus of Kra and Monsoon. All three are consistent award winners that firmly established Jimmy’s reputation for quality and innovation and continue to operate today.
Jimmy also opened Kuala Lumpur’s first conveyor-belt sushi restaurant ‘Edo Sushi’ on Jalan Sultan Ismail in 1994, followed by an elegant Italian and Thai bistro, ‘Zigis’ in Jalan Kapong Pandan, in 1995.
In 1991 Jimmy came to Darwin on a search for the elusive Barramundi. He wasn't trying to catch one, but rather to find a supplier of better quality barramundi for The Isthmus of Kra.
While in town he was delighted to find a small but expanding network of producers of all manner of South East Asian fruits, herbs and vegetables. Better still, a quick survey of the "competition" revealed a golden opportunity. Jimmy was hooked and within 3 months had decided to sell his interests in Melbourne and Malaysia to concentrate on business in the Northern Territory. Hanuman Darwin opened its doors for the first time in March 1992. This was later followed by Hanuman Alice Springs in 2001.
Today, when he's in Darwin, Jimmy can still be found at Rapid Creek markets first thing on a Sunday morning. He's prodding, sniffing, tasting and chatting with the stallholders. Jimmy's on a mission - freshness and quality! His support has played its part in the development of the Asian market garden scene in the Top End. He is always there to advise and encourage producers, and to promote their produce.
Hanuman dishes reflect Jimmy's love of Thai, Nonya and Tamil flavours. He travels extensively through Thailand, Malaysia and other countries in south and east Asia. He finds inspiration for all aspects of his restaurants on these travels - new tastes, different ingredients, antique decor items, colour schemes ... His travels are crucial to his striving for authenticity. Master chefs from India, Thailand and Malaysia work in the restaurants with Jimmy's sponsorship and support.
Jimmy's strive for authentic flavours has in no way dampened his enthusiasm for new ideas. His innovative Asian food and wine-matching program has drawn praise from all quarters.
He continues a hands-on mentoring, cooking and hosting role in his restaurants and is constantly in demand as the guest for master class programs and hospitality colleges all over the world.
Transfers
For those staying at Lasseter’s, Crowne Plaza & Alice In The Territory, please meet at the Convention Centre for pick up at 6.15pm. Buses will depart for all destinations.
For those staying at Quest your pick up will be at the Quest Apartments at 6.15pm. Buses will depart the restaurants at 9.30pm and drop you back at your hotel..
What: |
Networking Dinner Communications Managers, Education & Training and Research Managers |
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When: |
Thursday 27 May 2010 |
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Time: |
6.30pm - 9.30pm |
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Where: |
Overlander's Steakhouse T: 08 8952 2159 |
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Dress: |
Smart Casual |
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Cost: |
$65.00pp GST Inc. Food only with Cash Bar. Please book on your registration Form. |
‘The Overlanders Steakhouse’ was established in 1971 to honour the men and women of Australia who ventured ‘further out’ into the great outback of Australia. Explorers, miners, settlers, bush workers and the ‘overlanders’ - the people involved in the largest movements of cattle in the history of Australia and the world.
Architecturally designed, the restaurant genuinely captures the rustic ambience of Outback Australia. The decor features historic saddlery used and donated by local ‘Drovers’ or cattlemen/ranchers of yesteryear and today. It is a ‘living museum’ which is proudly supported by locals and visitors alike.
Transfers
For those staying at Lasseter’s, Crowne Plaza & Alice In The Territory, please meet at the Convention Centre for pick up at 6.15pm. Buses will depart for all destinations.
For those staying at Quest your pick up will be at the Quest Apartments at 6.15pm. Buses will depart the restaurants at 9.30pm and drop you back at your hotel.
What: |
The Awards For Excellence In Innovation Gala Presentation Dinner |
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When: |
Friday 28th May 2010 |
Time: |
6.30pm - 10.30pm |
Where: |
Alice Springs Desert Park |
Bring: |
Please bring cash on the night. Soft drinks and water will be provided free of charge all night as will the first round of drinks at the table.
As the NT Government is strongly committed to reducing alcohol-related harm in Alice Springs, the Organising Committee felt that it was a good opportunity to support the community and provide a CSR plan of their own. The plan responds to community concerns about anti-social behaviour and violence and builds on previous efforts to minimise the harm caused by alcohol.
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Dress: |
Smart Casual, warm jacket, flat shoes/boots, long pants - heating will be provided but please understand at an outdoor event the temperature can be lower than expected. |
Cost: |
One ticket is included with a full conference registration |
Table of 10 Make up Your Own Table
We invite you to make up your own table or just book extra tickets for your own guests.
The awards are an excellent opportunity for organisations to:
- Recognise & entertain their key customers & stakeholders
- Invite potential investors and/or customers to how Cooperative Research works
- Show these organisations how their investment would be beneficial to their bottom line
Transfers
For those staying at Lasseter’s, Crowne Plaza & Alice In The Territory, please meet at the
Convention Centre for pick up at 6.15pm. Buses will depart for all destinations.
For those staying at Quest your pick up will be at the Quest Apartments at 6.15pm
Buses will depart the Desert Park at 10.45pm and drop you back at your hotel.