General information

Dates: October 25-30, 2011
Venue: the Aotea Centre is in the heart of the central business district and has been host to many international congresses and their associated exhibitions. It features a superb auditorium, rooms for breakout sessions and wide foyers for exhibition booths and poster boards.
The Aotea Centre is within walking distance of the city's many attractions, including the Sky Tower, Casino, the shops of Queen Street and Auckland's finest cafes and restaurants. http://www.the-edge.co.nz/

Dedicated website: www.siop2011.com

Visa Information
All visitors to New Zealand must have a valid passport for at least three months beyond the intended stay in New Zealand. Citizens of some countries must obtain a Visitor's Visa. Visa information and the visa application form are available on: www.immigration.govt.nz.

If you require a Visitor's Visa, please allow at least 5-6 weeks for processing.
If you are a citizen of a country which has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand, you do not need to apply for a visa to visit New Zealand but you must:

• Hold a valid ticket from New Zealand to a country where you have the right of entry
• Have sufficient money to support yourself during your stay in New Zealand
• Hold a passport valid for 3 months beyond the date you intend leaving New Zealand
• Remain in New Zealand only for the time granted on your arrival