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WAVE 2021 Hybrid Conference - Exhibitor Information

Back for 2021 – Virtually & In Person – Optometry WA are pleased to announce the launch of the registration for WAVE 2021  The Hybrid Conference is available to delegates in person and virtually, along with being open to international virtual attendees.  Taking place at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle on the weekend of the 20th & 21st March 2021.  We have reduced our prices based on Early Bird Registration – Please sign up by the 28th February 2021.

Exhibitors

Click here for further information on pricing for
Onsite & Virtual Attendance Booking Form

  • Bump in Friday 19th March 2021 from 1.30pm
  • Bump out Sunday 21st March from 2.30pm.

If you book to exhibit Onsite but are not able to attend, your booking can be amended to Virtual Attendance and the difference refunded.   Please contact the OWA Office if you have any queries on 08 9321 2300 or email admin@optometrywa.org.au

WAVE 2021 website is hosted by Delegate Connect and so all live, real time information is found on WAVE 2021 – Click here to view.

We look forward to welcoming you to WAVE 2021 and if you have any queries on any aspect of the Delegate Connect Exhibitor platform, please email admin@optometrywa.org.au  

 

Delegate Connect & WAVE 2021

Delegate Connect is the host platform for our hybrid conference and is where your Virtual Exhibitor Booth will be displayed if you decide to attend virtually or even face to face, every Exhibitor will have a virtual booth presence.

More information to come on this in 2021 on this but if you are keen to see how it works, then please click below to watch the MP4 demo of WAVE 2021.   

Please also click here and download the Delegate Connect Exhibitor Manual which explains all that is detailed in the MP4 below.  Please take the time to watch / read and contact OWA if you have any questions.   Thank you.

When you book with OWA to attend WAVE 2021 as either an Onsite Exhibitor or just as a Virtual Exhibitor, we will be in touch to advise all the image requirements mentioned in this demo.

Please look around the WAVE 2021 live website, the exhibitor area is already starting to fill up with exhibitors booking to be part of WAVE 2021.

 

Exhibitor Registration Options

We have reduced our prices for WAVE 2021 as its been a tough year financially for everyone but we would love you to join us at WAVE 2021, either in person or virtually.

Onsite Exhibitor Prices (ex GST)

  • Silver $2,700 (Previously $3100) – A Saving of $400
  • Silver Premium $3,100  (Previously $3,900)  – A Saving of $800
  • Gold $4,900 (Previously $5,900) – A Saving of $1000
  • Platinum $10,000 (Previously $15,000) – A Saving of $5000

All Exhibitors booking Onsite will automatically receive a free, Virtual Booth.

 

Virtual Exhibitor Prices (ex GST)

  • Silver Virtual $1,500
  • Silver Premium Virtual $1700
  • Gold Virtual $1800

All Exhibitors booking a place Virtually will be advertised in the onsite Exhibitor Hall & via the WAVE 2021 Website for virtual connections from onsite delegates. 

 

Early Bird Booking Available for Exhibitors Onsite or Virtually

Click here for further information on pricing for
Onsite & Virtual Attendance Booking Form

  • Bump in Friday 19th March 2021 from 1.30pm
  • Bump out Sunday 21st March from 2.30pm.

FAQS: Delegate Connect

If you book to exhibit Onsite but are not able to attend, your booking can be amended to Virtual Attendance and the difference refunded.   Please contact the OWA Office if you have any queries.
08 9321 2300  or email admin@optometrywa.org.au

The Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle

Accommodation: Please contact the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, by Rydges and advise you wish to book accommodation for the WAVE weekend. (08) 9432 4000

Accommodation Rates discounted from 18th March to 22nd March 2021 if you advise part of WAVE Conference.  The offer is 10% off the best rate available.

https://www.rydges.com/private-page/wave-2021/

Ilaria Rossi | Groups & Reservations Supervisor – Email: ilaria_rossi@evt.com | Web: www.rydges.com 

Shorter Days with Increased Interaction

WAVE 2021 – Welcoming you in person and virtually.   You will find the WAVE program is a shorter weekend spread over multiple 2hr blocks of education.  The onsite Exhibitor Hall will be open to delegates for morning registration both days, morning tea and lunch.  There is no afternoon tea on both days and so bump out can begin earlier to assist those wishing to catch flights home.

Virtual interaction begins from when you register as a WAVE 2021 Exhibitor.    Your exhibitor resources are available to delegates from the moment your material is approved to appear in your online virtual exhibitor booth and will appear for 6 months after the conference closes.  1 week out from the conference event start, with delegates available to book online appointments for either face to face or virtually.

SATURDAY 20th MARCH  – 9.00 am to 4.30pm (Registration is from 8am)
Sundowner Ticket’s included to Onsite Exhibitors
Poolside Sundowner 4.30 – 6.30pm

SUNDAY 21ST MARCH  – 9.00 am to 4.30pm (Registration is from 8am)

Go to the WAVE 2021 Website to view the full program

WAVE Day 1 Agenda PDF           WAVE Day 2 Agenda PDF

Points to note:

  • Bump in from 1.30pm on Friday 19th March.
  • Bump out from 2.30pm on Sunday 21st March
  • Conference Registration on both days is 8-9am
  • Conference Morning Tea on both days is 11.00am for 30 mins
  • Conference Lunch on both days is 1.30pm for 60 mins
  • There is no Afternoon Tea on both days
  • Exhibitor meals will be served 1hr before the delegates.
  • Sundowner tickets for exhibitors are included

Exhibitor Onsite

If you are attending WAVE 2021 as an Exhibitor Onsite, you will be provided with a booth shell, standard size trestle table and chairs, plus tablecloth.

If you wish to order any further items for your stand, you can do so with Advans, who will be building the exhibition stand area on Friday 19th March in advance of bump in at 1.30pm.

ADVANS EXHIBITOR BOOKING FORM

ADVANS EXHIBITOR CATALOGUE

The Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle on the weekend of the 20th & 21st March 2021.

Bump In:      Friday 19th March from 1.30pm
Bump Out:   Sunday 21st March from 2.30pm

Address46-54 Marine Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160

Banquets / Event Contact at Hotel:  Anthony Brandis Anthony_Brandis@evt.com

Delivery Label              Delivery Instructions                COVID SAFE Plan

Reimbursement Opportunity - Up to 50% of eligible costs

We are pleased to advise that WAVE 2021 has been listed as an eligible event by the Federal Government which means our exhibitors may apply for up to 50% of their eligible exhibition costs to be reimbursed.

Info papers and examples are below if you wish to explore this opportunity.

Grant Opportunity Eligible Expenditure FACTSHEET

Grant Opportunity Sample Application FORM

Grant Opportunity Letter TEMPLATE

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.