When and where does the conference take place?
The conference takes place from Sunday, 30 June to Thursday, 4 July at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch. Pre-conferences are held at a range of venues (see https://iamcr.org/christchurch2024/pre-conferences for details).
Is childcare available at the conference?
Please contact Lauren at lauren@conference.nz to indicate your interest in childcare while attending the Conference. Remember to include information about how many children, ages and days are required in your enquiry. From there, we will offer various childcare options that you can choose from. Please note that childcare will be at the participants' cost.
What do I do if I have dietary requirements?
As you register for the conference, indicate your dietary requirements such as gluten-free, vegetarian, lactose intolerant, and dairy-free.
Will there be a conference app?
Yes, there will be a conference app. Details will be sent to you prior to the conference.
Does the venue have hearing assistance available?
Yes, infraRed Hearing Augmentation is available in all meeting rooms and Auditorium, and hearing augmentation devices will be available at the Guest Services desk. See https://iamcr.org/christchurch2024/accessibility for further information on accessibility.
What weather should I dress for?
It will be winter in Aotearoa New Zealand. Ōtautahi Christchurch will be cool but mostly dry. In the morning, expect a frost. The temperature rises on average to 11.4 degrees (52.5 ºF) in July and it rains about 8 days a month. Please bring appropriate clothes and a raincoat or umbrella. The venues will be warm, but some sessions are in neighbouring buildings so you can expect to be outside for short periods.
