SPONSORS

Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater
Hypernova Sponsor

Sky-Skan
Hypernova Sponsor

SEOS Ltd
Supernova Sponsor

Spitz Inc
Supernova Sponsor

Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH
Supernova Sponsor

GOTO INC
Supernova Sponsor

American Museum of Natural History
Supernova Sponsor

RSA Cosmos
Supernova Sponsor

allsky.de
Planetarium Showcase Sponsor

Audio Visual Technologies
Nova Sponsorship

Konica Minolta Planetarium Co., Ltd.
Nova Sponsorship

Barco
Nova Sponsor

Mirage 3D
Planetarium Showcase Sponsor

National Space Centre
Planetarium Showcase

Swinburne University of Technology

Learning Technologies

BRIAN GREIG: ORRERYMAKER
Pads and Pens

Sponsorship and Exhibition Sessions

VENDOR EXHIBITION
As with every IPS Conference, the Vendor Exhibition will be an integral part of IPS 2006. It will be held at the Carlton Crest Hotel, in close proximity to the paper sessions and daily catering breaks will be held in the Exhibition area. It will feature products and services from companies specialising in the field of planetaria and immersive multimedia theatres. The Vendor Exhibition will be your chance to discover the latest products available on the market or discuss current issues with company representatives.

PLANETARIUM SPONSOR EVENINGS
Two Sponsor Evenings are planned for IPS 2006 when Hypernova and Supernova Conference Sponsors will demonstrate new technology and/or present planetarium material of their choice in the Melbourne Planetarium. Since the Planetarium has a seating capacity of 140 people, the Sponsors' demonstrations will be co-ordinated into a 2.5 hour presentation that will be repeated on the night to enable all delegates to attend.
Additional dome time:
The Melbourne Planetarium dome will also be made available to Hypernova Sponsors on Friday, 28 July 2006 for follow-up presentations. Please note: these presentations will occur outside the Conference dates and delegates will be required to make their own arrangements to attend.

PLANETARIUM SHOWCASE
For the first time at IPS 2006 we will be offering an all-day Planetarium Showcase that will run in parallel with paper sessions at the main conference venue at the Carlton Crest Hotel. A series of 30-minute sessions will be made available to screen the latest planetarium show productions. First preference will be given to astronomy productions produced by planetariums that do not have other opportunities throughout the Conference (such as the Sponsor Evenings) to exhibit their work. These sessions will not be repeated and therefore capacity is limited to 140 people per session. Delegates will need to register their attendance for each 30-minute session on-site during the Conference Registration. Buses will be available to shuttle delegates between the Hotel and Planetarium throughout the day.

PLANETARIUM MOVIE NIGHT (to be confirmed)
A unique feature of IPS 2006 will be the Night Sky Tour when all delegates will visit the dedicated Dark Sky Site that belongs to the Astronomical Society of Victoria and see the stunning Southern sky first-hand. However, should bad weather conditions force the cancellation of this special event, an alternative session will be run in the Melbourne Planetarium. This session will consist of a Movie Night where our Hypernova Sponsors will be given the opportunity to screen a full-length planetarium production of their choice.

Expressions of Interest

We are pleased to invite you to participate in IPS 2006, the 18^th International Planetarium Society Conference, to be held in Melbourne, Australia, from 23-27 July 2006, at the Carlton Crest Hotel.

This is the first time in the 36 year history of the International Planetarium Society (IPS) that members will be meeting together in the Southern Hemisphere. The Conference program will include the latest advancements in astronomy, theatre management and technology, while providing a great forum for the exchange of ideas and views on astronomy education and visitor experience. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to see the Southern Sky!

The International Planetarium Society invites you to participate as a sponsor and/or exhibitor in Melbourne.

This prospectus contains the information required to bring your products and services to the attention of IPS members who represent the worldwide planetarium community. The Vendor Exhibition has always been an integral part of IPS conferences and we aim to make your experience at IPS 2006 one of the best ever. Do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions; we are here to facilitate your participation in every way possible.

Click here to download a copy of the Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus.

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION COORDINATOR
Mirerva Holmes
ICMS Pty Ltd
84 Queensbridge Street, Southbank 3006, Victoria
Australia
Ph: + 61 3 9674 0229
Fax: + 61 3 9682 0288
Email: sponsorship@icms.com.au