Welcome Invited Speakers Programme Registration Accommodation Social General Information Supporters Conference Secretariat: Conferences and Events PO Box 1254   Nelson 03 546 6022 Email: [email protected] General Information Air Travel Air new Zealand offer a wide range of of fares and if your are planning to travel by air call the airline or your local travel agent early to obtain the best airfares.  To book online go here or Phone: 0800 737 000 Nelson, gem amongst gems, the region is well recognized for it's diversity of landscape, culture, art and being blessed with the most hospitable of climates. Couple this with the ease of access to it's multitude of visitor opportunities and you have one of New Zealand's premier destinations. The focal point for the “Top of the South”, Nelson offers choice “par excellence” be it: The great outdoors - snow capped mountains to golden beaches Sophistication - in fine dining, award winning wines and wineries, world class art. A welcoming friendliness that brings visitors back year after year You will find it here cradled within protective mountains on the shores of Tasman Bay. The Outdoors Unique for it's placement close to 3 National Parks, Kahurangi, Able Tasman, and Nelson Lakes with their multitude of associated ancillary areas Nelson offers outdoor experiences for all tastes and aptitudes. You can choose from the extremes of skydiving, rock climbing, white water rafting through the more moderate adventures of sailing, horse trekking, the Skywire, cycling, and tramping down to the sheer indulgence of simply lying in the sun on a golden beach, waiter poured champagne at hand. If it's outdoors you can likely do it here somewhere. The Arts Again unique in that the Nelson region has more working artists per capita than anywhere else in the country and displaying a depth and range of recognized talent you are unlikely to match. Nelson has internationally recognized attractions such as: The World of Wearableart and Collectable Cars Museum H�glund Art Glass International Glass Centre Home of  Lord of the Rings “One Ring” and of course the true artistic wealth of the region: Potters, Sculptors, Painters, Ceramic artists, jewellers, performing artists and more Artisans of all stripes in wood, metal, fabric, architectural, stone. A multitude of galleries big and small for viewing this stunningly diverse range. Culture & Heritage Nelson has a unique history bringing together a rich weaving of traditions and culture spanning the times of the earliest Maori, the arrival of the first European settlers with their many colourful cultural mixes, the days of Nelson being a “Sleepy Hollow”, through to the current cosmopolitan mix. Today Nelson offers many ways you can interact with this rich history and living culture for example: Nelson's new contemporary museum in the City Centre, with the biggest historical photograph collection in the country. An arranged visit to the Whakatu Marae, paddle a waka or take a Maori guided bush walk How did the early european settlers live? Try Founders Park and Broadgreen House Machinery buffs have the Pidgeon Steam Museum The Treasured Pathway provides a tour of the human and natural history of the region. Nelson also widely known for it's world class wines and cuisine, and not just for teasing the palate with eclectic exquisitness, but as an expression of  a rich culinary culture as presented by the many fine chefs and vintners from around the globe that have chosen to add a sparkle to the jewel that is Nelson. Experince the rich diversity of the Saturday Market in Nelson, a vibrant mix of art, craft, produce and exotic food in the City Centre. This and many other markets around the district offer you the opportunity to participate in the local community or instead you can park up in one of the many cafes and boutique bars and simply relax and watch the flow of Nelson's vilbrant community. For a great guide to Nelson  click here Silver supporters Pacific Radiology Group Bronze supporters Exhibitors Device Technologies Hologic Johnson & Johnson (New Zealand) Ltd Lima Orthopaedics Mathys Orthopaedics Pty Ltd Medtronic Orthomedics REM Systems Stryker NZ Surgico Zimmer