INFORMS-APS 2019, Brisbane Australia

The 20^th INFORMS Applied Probability Society Conference, July 3-5, 2019, Brisbane Australia.

Directions to Conference Venues

The main conference venue is the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC). The conference dinner will be held at The Greek Club and the Celebration of Women in Applied Probability at The Ship Inn.

Detailed directions for walking from the BCEC to the Ship Inn for the Celebration of Women in Applied Probability event can be found here.

Directions for walking from the BCEC to the Greek Club for the Conference Dinner can be found here.

General information on Brisbane's public transport can be found here.

Travel documents

• All non-Australian citizens travelling to Australia require a visa.
• Most New Zealand citizens with a valid New Zealand passport are granted an electronic Special Category Visa on arrival in Australia.
• All other vistors need to obtain a visa prior to arrival to enter Australia.
• Further information on the required travel documents can be found on the Australian border force website.
• For details on vistor visa options see the Department of Home Affairs website.

Conference Organiser’s address

• Dr Yoni Nazarathy
• School of Mathematics and Physics
• The University of Queensland
• Conference Email: informs-aps@uq.edu.au

Official Organisation

• Twentieth INFORMS Applied Probability Conference, INFORMS-APS 2019.

Laser pointers and other prohibited items

Please be aware that laser pointers over 1 milliwatt power rating have been banned in Australia. Further details on this as well as information on other items that cannot be brought into Australia can be found on the Australian border force website.

Other travel information

Information on power plugs/outlets used in Australia can be found here.

Travel between UQ (St. Lucia) and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC)

There are two main public transport options between UQ and BCEC. The quick option is bus route 66 from UQ Lakes to South Bank Busway Station. The scenic option is the City Cat ferry from UQ St Lucia ferry terminal to South Bank 2 ferry terminal. Payment by cash is possible on the City Cat ferry, however for busses it is recommended to use go card.