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of Papua New Guinea Congress Theme: Fostering Innovation in the Surveying Profession and Aligned Fields for Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in PNG and the South Pacific Region   Papua New Guinea University of Technology and Lae International Hotel Lae, Morobe Province 14 - 18 October 2024 Integrated GNSS, UAV Workshop and Exhibitor Spatial Technology Roadshow 14-15 October 2024 School of Surveying and Land Studies, PNG University of Technology Workshop coordinator: Dr. Richard Stanaway, SSLS, PNGUoT  Workshop information and Registration Form (pdf) 56th ASPNG Congress 16-18 October 2024 Rose Kekedo Lecture Theatre PNG University of Technology (Technical sessions, AGM and Forum) Lae International Hotel (Social Functions) Congress Flyer Registration, Call for Papers and Exhibitor Invitation Registration Form (pdf) Workshop information and Registration Form (pdf) Call for Papers and Exhibitor Invitation (pdf) Congress Contact 2024: Mr. Navua Allen Kapi email: navua.kapi@pnguot.ac.pg ph.(+675) 4734941 Conference Venue and Accommodation Papua New Guinea University of Technology Rose Kekedo Lecture Theatre Taraka Campus, Lae Workshop and Congress (Technical sessions, AGM and Forum) Recommended congress accommodation:  Lae International Hotel, Lae Location Map Conference Rates (per night): Deluxe K550, Premium K600, Superior K750 per night including GST and 10% Conference discount. Suites also available. Ensure ASPNG Congress 10% conference discount offer is noted in booking. Lae International Hotel will be the venue for the evening social functions. A free shuttle bus will provide transport for delegates between the Lae International Hotel and PNGUoT venues. Pickups from other nearby hotels will also be available (free on request). Other accommodation options Lae City Hotel Huon Gulf Hotel and Apartments Hotel Morobe Lae Travellers Inn Location Map There are very limited options for accommodation at the Taraka Campus. The Unitech guest house may have one or two rooms available. Travel Information for International Delegates  Air Niugini has direct flights to Lae from Port Moresby with direct connections to Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, Singapore, Nadi, Honiara, Manila and Hong Kong. Qantas has direct flights to Port Moresby from Brisbane and Sydney Visas A short-term business visa is required by most nationalities and must be obtained beforehand from ICSA PNG Visa Portal A supporting letter for visa applicants can be provided on request. Tourist Information The PNG Tourism Promotion Authority has a web-site for more information on accommodation and what to see and do around Lae, Morobe Province and Papua New Guinea. Personal Safety The PNGUoT congress venue is a safe, secure, welcoming and landscaped venue for visitors. In the Lae CBD area there are no significant risks to personal safety during the day, however it is inadvisable to carry large sums of money or jewellery and large groups should be avoided. It is strongly advised not to walk about or drive in the evening. Staff at your hotel and PNG delegates will give you the best advice on personal safety. Airport transfers Lae International Hotel offers transfers to and from Nadzab airport (about 40 km NW of Lae on a newly reconstructed highway) for PGK85 (inc. GST) each way. The service is provided by Guard Dog Security. Other hotels will have similar transfer arrangements. There are taxi services in Lae but these are expensive and not very regulated. Car rentals are available from Nadzab airport and also within Lae itself. A free shuttle bus will be provided by the congress between the congress venues and hotels in the Lae CBD area. Money The Papua New Guinea Currency is the Kina (PGK). There are international card ATMs at the Port Moresby Airport (after immigration) and congress venues (PNGUoT and Lae International Hotel). Bank South Pacific operates a foreign exchange bureau just after immigration. Exchange rates for Kina outside PNG are not very favourable and it is recommended to obtain Kina cash at the airport on arrival. International Credit/debit cards are widely accepted including at the Lae International Hotel. Apple Pay and Google Pay using digital wallets are not yet operating in PNG so physical cards are required. The exchange rate is approximately K2.50 to $1 Australian and K4 to $1 US Mobile Phone / Cellphones / Internet Most international phones have roaming arrangements with Digicel, Telikom and Vodafone in PNG but this should be checked beforehand. Local SIM cards (Digicel is recommended) can be purchased at Port Moresby airport on arrival or in supermarkets in Lae. Mobile data (4G LTE) is widely available but tends to be more expensive than in Australia or Asia. Language English is the main official language in PNG, however Tok Pisin (Pidgin) is the most widely spoken language. |
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