Alice Springs Welcomes MEA National Conference 2008
As you already know, the next destination for the MEA National Conference is going to be Alice Springs. “The Alice” is the centre of our country and as one of the locals informed me on my recent trip there, is only 2 hours (flight) to any beach in Australia.
I don’t know how many of you have visited the Northern Territory and in particular Alice Springs, but this was my first time there. The theme of next year’s conference is ‘Sharing Knowledge, Sharing Stories’. So let me share my story with you on my first (and unfortunately brief) visit to Alice Springs.
As our plane was approaching Alice Springs airport I got my first glimpse of the Australian Outback. What amazed me the most was the nature and the colours which are so different to anything I have ever seen: deep orange, green and an unbelievably clear blue sky.
The next 2 days were filled with meetings and site inspections for the 2008 conference and let me tell you, we’ve got a very unique social program in store for you. Alice Springs is a very special place offering its visitors a one of a kind experience. We are very excited to be able to hold our next conference in such a wonderful destination. This is of course due to the distinctive assets of the area such as the desert environment, landscape and the arts and crafts but also to the warmth and hospitality of the local people.
Everywhere we went, we were received with great enthusiasm and kindness. It was very interesting to note how proud the locals are of their town and how everyone in our industry works together and helps each other.
I am really looking forward to this conference and I hope you are too. It is going to be a great experience for all attending. So don’t forget to put these dates in your diaries now (for those of you who have not done that yet).
(Pictured Left to Right: Peter Baine, Karen Lock, Linda Gaunt, Anna Tartakovskaia, Scott Lovett and Lynn Fairbrass)
9 - 12 May 2008
There will be a range of sponsorship opportunities available to showcase your products or services to the industry. More details on the conference will be available in the coming months.
If you have any questions about the conference or if you would like to be involved in this unique event as a sponsor, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 02 9929 5400 or via email anna@mea.org.au
Anna Tartakovskaia
Events Manager