Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show attracts a wide range of marine and industry events. Many exhibitors stage media or dealer launches, conferences and networking events.
20th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm
Dates: Thursday, May 22 to Sunday, May 25, 2008.
Thursday, May 22
6.30am to 8.50am. Channel 9’s Today. Live broadcast weather cross with Steve Jacobs. 9am Show opens
10am Official opening, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove (invitation only)
10am to 4pm Street Entertainment
5pm Show closes
Friday, May 23
5.30am to 9am. Radio 4KQ outside broadcast.
7am Smart State Marine Industry Breakfast.
9am Show opens
10am to 4pm Street Entertainment
5pm Show closes
Saturday, May 24
9am Show opens
10am to 4pm Street Entertainment
10am to 2pm Radio 4KQ outside broadcast
5pm Show closes
Sunday, May 25
9am Show opens
10am to 4pm Street Entertainment
10am to 2pm Radio 4KQ outside broadcast
5pm Show closes
International Business Lounge – Daily during the Show
An International Business Lounge operates at the Queensland Government Centre, Jabiru House, Sanctuary Cove during the Boat Show. This is a facility for internationals wishing to do business with Australian companies, Australian export groups or government agencies. The Lounge operates 9am to 5pm daily during the Boat Show. It is supported by AIMEX, Austrade, the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry, Gold Coast City Council and Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
Smart State Marine Industry Breakfast.
This Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show event is staged Friday, May 23, 2008. The breakfast features Gold Coast City Mayor Cr Ron Clarke MBE who will discuss marine infrastructure plans for Gold Coast City. Another speaker is John Strano from the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry who offers an insight into the Queensland Government's marine industry strategy for the coming five years. The identity of a leading European futurist will surprise breakfast participants with some revealing comments on what is possible, what is preferred and inspiration to create what he calls 'our preferred future'.
Tickets cost $A60 per person (includes GST, credit card charges apply). For bookings telephone Caela Hanson on (07) 55 77 6214 or email boatshow3@sanctuarycove.com
Download details of the SMART STATE Marine Industry Breakfast
Other Marine Events
Marine and government groups choose to stage events around the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
Marine Innovation Conference 08
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
The inaugural 2008 Marine Innovation Conference is a one-day conference and dinner attended by international and Australian marine buyers, manufacturers, builders, operators and executives. Conference attendees will hear speakers discuss different aspects of innovation including innovative technologies, product design, strategies, and environmentally friendly products and processes. The day includes networking opportunities and a keynote address from the Australian Minister for Innovation, Senator the Hon Kim Carr. For information contact Ph (07) 3224 6623 or www.marine.industry.qld.gov.au
Australian Marine Awards
Thursday, May 22, 2008
These prestigious national marine awards are staged by the Australian Marine Industries Federation (AMIF) on the Gold Coast. For information contact www.amif.asn.au
Australian Superyacht Awards 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Leading awards for the Superyacht industry. These are staged at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach from 7pm. For bookings contact Superyacht Base Australia (07) 55 77 9633 or info@superyachtbase.com
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