About the AUC Conference

The AUC will hold its next Conference at the Crowne Plaza Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast, Queensland from Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 September 2007.

The Australian Apple University Consortium's mission is to serve member Universities and their staff and students in many ways, including sharing experience, insights and know-how, and inspiring and fostering innovative use of Apple technology in universities. Our major conference held every two years, is a key part of achieving that mission, which is one of sharing and collaboration.

Our theme for 2007 - "Contribute, Communicate, Collaborate" - reflects the rich opportunities presented by MacOS X in the emerging broadband environment.

Papers and presentations will be in three broad streams:

Academics and Students
How is MacOS X, and related technologies, being used in teaching and learning, or in broader university life? What's new? What's working? What's not? What about students as content creators as well as consumers? How does MacOS X fit in to the University online learning environment and the broader IT landscape?

Technical
What are the challenges in managing and supporting MacOS X in the university environment? What are your solutions? How are you dealing with the growing numbers of notebook computers, and the growing numbers of personally-owned computers in the university? Are you running multiple operating systems on your Macs, and how does that work out in day-to-day lab management?

Developers
Have you experience to share as a software developer for MacOS X? How might a new developer get started - and why? Have you a product to demonstrate? If you're an active software developer working with MacOS X, here is an opportunity to share your expertise and meet with others doing the same.

Conference Background

The Apple University Consortium Conferences have been run for the past eighteen years, approximately every two years. Locations for the conference have included Townsville, Wollongong, Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane, Christchurch, Perth and Adelaide.

The conference provides an opportunity for higher education delegates in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region to meet and explore new horizons in the application of computing technology in education.

Audience

The 2007 Conference will allow academics, senior management, IT staff, developers and students to exchange information, ideas, philosophies and practical advice on technology innovation, integration and implementation in a higher education environment. Delegates from any higher education institution are invited to attend.

Registration

Early Bird registration closes on Friday 10 August, and normal registration closes on Friday 24 August 2007. The Conference commences at 5.30pm on Sunday 23 September, and concludes at 2.00pm on Wednesday 26 September.

Conference Registration includes:

• Delegate satchel plus entry to all keynote presentations and conference sessions.
• Welcome Reception (drinks and canapés only) on Sunday 23 September and Conference Dinner on Tuesday 25 September.
• Lunch and refreshment breaks for the duration of the conference. Breakfast each day is at your own arrangement.
• Monday is a free night to explore the Gold Coast at your leisure - registration does NOT include dinner on Sunday 23 or Monday 24 September.

Your conference contacts are:

Conference Enquiries:
Andrew Jeffrey - Apple University Consortium 02 4221 5230

Flight, Accommodation and Registration Enquiries:
Sharon Bain - ID Meetings & Events 02 9965 4257