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Program
The congress program will include a combination of keynote addresses, submitted oral and poster presentations, panel discussions plus a debate. Additional components will include an activity, welcome reception, congress dinner and trade exhibition. Please visit this page regularly for updates prior to the congress.
To VIEW the provisional program CLICK HERE
Keynote Address |
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JIM PATRICK
Chief Scientist & Senior Vice-President, Cochlear Limited
Jim Patrick is Chief Scientist and Senior Vice-President for Cochlear Limited, and holds the honorary positions of Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Melbourne; Deputy Director, The Cooperative Research Center for Cochlear Implant and Hearing Aid Innovation; and Special Research Fellow of the Bionic Ear Institute, Melbourne. He has been involved in cochlear implant research since 1975 when he joined Professor Clark’s research team at the University of Melbourne, with overall responsibility for the development of the University prototype cochlear implant. Jim moved to Sydney in 1981 as a foundation member of the Cochlear team. He has had a series of roles in Research and Development and general management, exploring new ways to improve patient outcomes though the development and use of new technology. His interests in speech science, engineering and physiology have matched the needs of this very multi-disciplinary field, giving rise to novel cochlear implant and speech processor designs, new coding strategies, and objective ways of programming to match individual needs. In addition to innovative new products, this has also led to publications and patents. As Chief Scientist he now well-placed to direct research projects in most disciplines, with responsibility for Cochlear’s global Collaborative Research Program.
PRESENTATION: “How a New Technology Created a Billion Dollar Business: Lessons to be Learnt from the Cochlear Implant Industry” |
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Welcome Reception
Date: Friday 2 November 2007
Time: 5.45pm - 6.45pm
Venue: Transport Exhibition Centre, Powerhouse Museum
Dress Code: Smart Casual
You are invited to attend the Welcome Reception. This is an opportunity for us to welcome you to the Congress, and for you to meet fellow delegates whilst enjoying drinks and canapés.
One Ticket included in all Early Bird and Standard Full Congress registrations. Please indicate your intention to attend on your registration form.
Additional tickets cost: AUD $55.00 (incl. GST)
Congress Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Date: Saturday 3 November 2007
Time: 8.00pm – 11.00pm
Venue: Cruise Boat TBC
Dress code: Smart Casual
Hop on board for dinner, fine wine, entertainment and fabulous views as you cruise along Sydney Harbour. This is an opportunity for you to get together with new and old friends for a fun filled evening and to celebrate the Helmut Reul and Barney Clark Award Presentations.
One Ticket included in all Early Bird and Standard Full Congress registrations. Please indicate your intention to attend on your registration form.
Additional Tickets cost: AUD $140.00 (incl. GST)
Soccer Activity
Date: Friday 2 November 2007
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Outdoor field at Wentworth Park, Glebe
Dress code: Sports attire
A mini championship of country teams consisting of five players per team will be played on an indoor court. Involvement in this activity is optional and included in your registration fee. To register your interest in participation and to receive further information please contact Ms Vicki Malone at Vicki.malone@ventracor.com. |
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