OCEANS '10 IEEE Sydney Conference and Exhibition

Tides of speakers have confirmed their participation!

Special Program Update

The OCEANS '10 IEEE Sydney Organising Committee is delighted to announce Keynote Speakers, Tutorial Presenters and Special Topic Chairs participation in the Technical Program.

Express your interest in attending, sponsoring, exhibiting or presenting at the OCEANS '10 IEEE Sydney Conference and Exhibition online today.

See http://www.oceans10ieeesydney.org/to view the official Conference website.

The Call for Papers is open from 15 November 2009. See the OCEANS '10 website for details on how to submit an abstract.

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Keynote Speakers, Special Topic Chairs and Tutorial Presenters ... confirmed!

Confirmed Keynote Speakers

Craig McLean

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, USA

Craig McLean is the deputy for NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research programs and administration. He is responsible for daily operations and administration of NOAA's research enterprise, and the execution of NOAA programs including the Climate program, the National Sea Grant College program, and, Ocean Exploration and Research.
He has previously served in NOAA as Executive Officer of the National Ocean Service, and was the founding Director of NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration. McLean served in uniform for nearly 25 years, retiring from NOAA's Commissioned Corps in the grade of Captain after service at sea, underwater, and in operational, legal, and marine resource management positions. McLean served aboard hydrographic, oceanographic, and fisheries research ships and was the first commanding officer of NOAA's largest fisheries research vessel, the 224-foot Gordon Gunter. He was instrumental in the development of the Smithsonian Institution's Ocean Hall, and in obtaining a dedicated ship for the national ocean exploration program, the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.
A life long diver, he began exploring deep shipwrecks through decompression diving while in junior high school. These experiences have taken him to the Amazon River searching for freshwater dolphins, and to the RMS Titanic searching for solutions in international shipwreck management.
Craig McLean is also an attorney and has practiced marine resource law for NOAA. He has been awarded the Departmental Silver and Bronze Medals, the NOAA Corps Commendation Medal, and Special Achievement Medal. He is a Fellow of the Explorers Club, and of the Marine Technology Society, and a Past-President and Chairman of the Sea-Space Symposium.

Dr Neville Smith

Bureau of Meteorology, Melbourne, Australia

Dr Neville Smith is the Deputy Director (Research and Systems) at the Bureau of Meteorology. Dr Smith was previously Chief Scientist and head of the Bureau of Meteorology Research Centre, prior to the creation of the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research. As a scientist, Dr Smith played a key role in the development of ocean and climate prediction systems and has worked with the international community in the development of observing systems for climate. Dr Smith is currently the National Delegate to the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and a member of the IPCC Bureau.

Special Topic Chairs

	Advances in Integrated Marine Observing Systems Topic Chair: Simon Allen Technical Director, Integrated Marine Observing System University of Tasmania Hobart, Australia simon.allen@imos.org.au
	Advances in Marine Management Topic Chair: Dr Peter Doherty Research Director, Australian Institute of Marine Science Townsville, Australia p.doherty@aims.gov.au
	Advances in Underwater Imaging and Mapping Topic Chair: Dr Marc Pinto NURC, a NATO Research Centre La Spezia, Italy pinto@nurc.nato.int
	Advances in Understanding of the Southern Ocean Topic Chair: Dr Tony Press Chief Executive Officer Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre Hobart, Australia tony.press@acecrc.org.au
	Advances in Exploration and Recovery for the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry Topic Chair: Dr Jeanne Young Leader, OCEANMAG project CSIRO, Wealth from Oceans Flagship Sydney, Australia Jeanne.young@csiro.au
	Advances in Understanding of the Impact of Climate Change on the Oceans Topic Chair: Assoc. Prof. Neil J Holbrook Convenor, Adaptation Research Network for Marine Biodiversity and Resources Executive Secretary, International Commission on Climate of IAMAS/IUGG University of Tasmania Hobart, Australia Neil.Holbrook@utas.edu.au
	Advances in Understanding of Marine Environments in the Western Pacific Topic Chairs: Prof. Toru Sato Department of Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment University of Tokyo Tokyo, Japan sato-t@k.u-tokyo.ac.jp
	Prof. Yusaku Kyozuka Department of Environmental Fluid Science and Technology Kyushu University Kasuga, Japan kyozuka@esst.kyushu-u.ac.jp
	Prof. Beom-Soo Hyun Division of Naval Architecture and Ocean Systems Engineering Korea Maritime University Busan, Korea bshyun@hhu.ac.kr
	Dr Dong-Jiing Doong Department of Marine Environmental Informatics National Taiwan Ocean University Keelung, Taiwan R.O.C. doong@mail.ntou.edu.tw
	Dr Campbell Davies Research Program Leader - Integrated Marine and Coastal Assessment and Management CSIRO Marine & Atmospheric Research Hobart, Australia Campbell.Davies@csiro.au

Confirmed Tutorial Presenters

	Topic: Shallow water acoustics I & II Prof. William Carey Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Boston University, USA wcarey@whoi.edu
	Topic: Overview of high resolution sonar Dr Marc Pinto Head, Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures and Port Protection Department NURC, a NATO Research Centre La Spezia, Italy pinto@nurc.nato.int
	Topic: Synthetic aperture sonar Dr Roy Edgar Hansen Principal scientist and project manager Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) Kjeller, Norway Roy-Edgar.Hansen@ffi.no
	Topic: Underwater Communications Dr Milica Stojanovic Associate Professor, Northeastern University, Boston, USA millitsa@mit.edu
	Lee Freitag Senior Engineer, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA lfreitag@whoi.edu
	Topic: AUV technology William J. Kirkwood Associate Director of Engineering Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), Monterey Bay, USA kiwi@mbari.org

See the OCEANS '10 IEEE Sydney website for further PROGRAM UPDATES
Click here to register your interest online.

Patrons and Exhibition Opportunities

Patrons

A successful Conference relies on the valued support of industry partners. An exciting range of opportunities to enable Organisations to become 'Patrons' or supporters of the Conference have been developed, and our Patron and Exhibition team will ensure a value for money package that caters directly to your Organisation's marketing goals and desired level of exposure.

The OCEANS '10 IEEE Sydney Conference and Exhibition will create a unique learning environment facilitating the interaction of leading-edge academic research with innovative development by industry, and in this environment, we can ensure that your organisation receives great exposure assisting you to consolidate relationships and build new bridges within the OCEANS global community, and the local Asia Pacific marketplace.

Exhibition

The Exhibition will be a major component of the Conference and our team in Sydney will aim to bring a new level of professionalism to this aspect of the Conference. The Exhibition will feature cutting edge technology across the spectrum of Oceanic Sciences, Oceanography and Marine Engineering as supported by leaders in this industry. The Conference Technical Program has been designed to maximise exhibitor contact with attendees, and we will be integrating refreshment breaks, lunches, lounge areas, internet centre and spaces for entertainment in our exhibition hall, a location central to the plenary and technical sessions, ensuring its role as a networking hub of the Conference.

We have secured a number of positions, please ask our Patron and Exhibition team what is currently available.

Please download your version of the prospectus here.
Please download your version of the application forms here.

Please download your version of the current floor plan here. *

* Floor plan is subject to change

To make enquiries regarding the OCEANS '10 IEEE Sydney Patron and Exhibition Prospectus, or discuss details of any of the Patron or Exhibition opportunities, please contact the our Patron & Exhibition team on +61 2 9254 5000 or thomash@icmsaust.com.au

Host City: Sydney

Things to see and do in Sydney

Sydney Harbour and the Bridge
The many coves, bays, beaches and inlets of Sydney Harbour are a big part of what makes the city so special. The harbour is both a port and lively recreational area, offering swimming, sailing, walks and picnics along its wandering foreshore. You can enjoy the harbour by taking a public ferry from Circular Quay to Manly and back. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Australia. Opened in 1932, the Bridge is the world's largest steel-arch bridge and celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2007.

Sydney Opera House
Described by some as the jewel of the harbour, the Sydney Opera House rightfully deserves its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List, alongside the Taj Mahal, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China and the Great Barrier Reef. Over 4 million people enter the Opera House doors each year to be entertained with artistic and musical performances including opera, theatre, ballet and symphony orchestras.

Bondi Beach and Sydney's coastline
Bondi, Sydney's most famous beach is well known for its wide crescent of sand and great surfing breaks. Popular also for being modern and trendy, this beachside suburb boasts numerous cafes, restaurants and shops which overlook the beach, making it a fantastic place to visit. Other great city beaches to visit include Manly, Palm Beach, Whale Beach, Cronulla and Coogee. The water temperature during May is generally around 18C degrees.

Cuisine, cafes, pubs, shopping
Sydney has many options for eating, dining, having a drink and watching the passing parade. There are thousands of eateries covering cuisines from nearly everywhere, sophisticated restaurants rated among the world's best, casual bistros and cosy cafes.
For a slice of authentic Australian life, lots of popular pubs serve up a long list of famous local beers. The range in shopping is just as diverse - from the designer boutiques of downtown to the eclectic mix on offer in Paddington, Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Newtown and Waterloo.

Unique wildlife
What do possums, bats and whales have in common? They are all part of the fascinating Australian wildlife that call Sydney home! The whales are temporary visitors during their annual winter and summer migrations. Taronga Zoo, Sydney Wildlife World, Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Harbour Park, Royal Botanic Gardens and Centennial Parklands are fantastic places to get up close to some of Australia's unique fauna.

Sport in Sydney
Sydneysiders are huge sports fans, and during the mild late-May temperatures the city offers an extremely diverse range of outdoor sporting events for both spectators and players. There's cricket, football (soccer), horse racing, motor racing, motorcycle racing, golf, tennis, surfing, swimming, cycling, sailing and fishing in both still and open water.

Art and culture
Sydney has a vibrant and varied arts, music, performance and theatre scene. The Opera House is home to the renowned Australian Ballet, Opera Australia, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Sydney Theatre Company, Bell Shakespeare Company and Sydney Dance Company. There are also a number of other world-class performances venues scattered throughout the city centre and inner suburbs.

Travelling to Australia

Plan your trip early - Take advantage of lower rates

When booking your flights to Sydney for May 2010, remember to book early and take advantage of lower rates. At the same time - take advantage of the competitive hotel room rates available for Conference delegates.

Contact the OCEANS '10 Conference Travel Manager to book your flights on Tel: +61 3 9682 0500 or email: lisap@icmsaust.com.au.

See the Tours page of the website to book an array of exciting activities in May 2010.

For details see the Conference Website's Accommodation Page, Telephone the Conference Secretariat on + 61 2 9254 5000 or email info@oceans10ieeesydney.org

Find out more

For more information about OCEANS '10 IEEE Sydney, please contact the Conference and Exhibition Secretariat:

OCEANS '10 IEEE Sydney Conference Secretariat
ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd
GPO Box 3270 Sydney, NSW 2001 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9254 5000
Fax: +61 2 9251 3552
Email: info@oceans10ieeesydney.org
Website: www.oceans10ieeesydney.org

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