With its prime Sydney waterfront location and world-class facilities, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is Australia's largest and most successful venue.

The venue

Only a five minute walk from the city centre, Darling Harbour is easily reached by water taxi, light rail, monorail, coach or car and boasts parking for more than 5000 vehicles as well as a public marina. Some of the nation's leading tourist attractions - the National Maritime Museum, the Powerhouse Museum and the Sydney Aquarium - are nearby, while the magnificent Chinese Gardens provides a tranquil retreat.

Food and refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea, coffee and snacks are served in the MindFest exhibition hall. Note that lunch is not included. Why not? Our philosophy is to put all our resources into getting the best possible speaker faculty from all over the world, and leave it to you to sample the many food outlets in and around Darling Harbour.

Travel and accommodation

The Conference accommodation Sponsor is Accor Hotels. Accor is offering a special accommodation rate for conference delegates for two hotels in Darling Harbour - Hotel Ibis and Novotel -both within minutes of the conference venue.

How to book for Mind & Its Potential log on to www.accorhotels.com enter Sydney as the destination, and MIP09 as the preferential code.