APATAP 2024 Conference - Bridging Bytes and Lives: AI and the Lived Experience in Threat Assessment.
Customs House, Sydney. Australia
8 - 10 May 2024
We are delighted to announce that the theme for our 2024 conference is Bridging Bytes and Lives: AI and the Lived Experience in Threat Assessment. We're pleased to note that the Sydney Customs House will be hosting the 2024 APATAP conference, blending its storied past with the forward-looking discussions of our event.
Sydney's Customs House is a hallmark of architectural grandeur and historic significance. Located in the heart of Circular Quay, this heritage-listed building has stood as a testament to Sydney's maritime past for over 150 years. With its ornate detailing and rich history, the Customs House offers a unique backdrop, reflecting the tales of Sydney's bygone era. Inside, visitors will find an impressive atrium, and just outside, the iconic Sydney Harbour awaits. APATAP conference attendees can visit the Sydney Visitor Information Centre on the ground floor of Customs House.
Welcome to Sydney
Sydney, Australia's dazzling harbour city, is home to the iconic Sydney Opera House and the impressive Harbour Bridge. Visitors can explore the serene Royal Botanic Garden, soak up the sun at Bondi Beach, dive into history at The Rocks, or enjoy the bustling vibes of Darling Harbour. Each attraction showcases a unique facet of this world-renowned metropolis. For more comprehensive travel information and itinerary ideas, visit Sydney.com, the official website of Destination NSW.
Accommodation Options
Sydney offers a plethora of accommodation choices. Given its efficient public transport network, attendees have the flexibility to lodge near Custom House or opt for locations further afield with more competitive rates. We've handpicked some options for your consideration.
Luxury End
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel, is a stone through away from the Custom House and provides a range of room options to that suit travellers' needs.
Mid-range
Sir Stamford At Circular Quay is an older style hotel located right at Circular Quay and only a short couple of minutes walk to the Custom House.
Shangri-La Sydney is an eight-minute walk away from the conference destination. The Shangri-La Sydney boasts breathtaking harbour views, blending luxurious accommodations with the iconic beauty of the city.
Nearby Nooks
Here are some accommodations offering greater value, positioned slightly away from our conference venue yet still situated within the city centre. Getting to our venue is only a short rideshare or public transport away.
Meriton Suites Sussex Street is a short four-minute drive from Circular Quay, offering modern business-style accommodation.
Meriton Suites Pitt Street is near the Sydney Town Hall and railway station and only a few stations away from Circular Quay.
Dress Code
Consistent with our conference theme and the Association's core values, the APATAP Committee recognises that dress codes have historically imposed European cultural expectations on colonised peoples, and we commit to providing a safe environment where culturally-diverse, gender-diverse, neurodivergent, person with disability, and bigger-bodied people may dress in ways that affirm their identities and sensory needs.
Attendees are encouraged to dress for their authentic selves and support others in doing so. This may include diversity in clothing styles and materials, avoidance of language that equates conformity with professionalism, dressing for comfort and practicality over compliance (e.g., suits and/or heels are not expected), and similar mindful behaviours that will contribute to the creation of a more equitable and just society.
Child Policy
To ensure the safety of children and the comfort of presenters and other attendees, APATAP has a no minors policy at our events and conferences. This is done to ensure that children are not exposed to content which may be disturbing or distressing in nature. Attendees must also not bring guests into the conference without prior registration regardless of age.
Conference Venue and Accessibility
Location: Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Accessibility:
Level access entrance, 3 steps to front entrance or use 2 ramps with handrails.
No onsite mobility parking. Mobility parking within 300m. One mobility parking space at 45-54 Pitt Street, Sydney, around 300m from the venue.
Manual door for front entrance: opening inwards during building opening hours, 1.5 metres wide.
Automatic sliding door for rear entrance: open 1.5 metres wide.
Low Sensory Room:
APATAP will endeavour to provide a low sensory space for attendees to use throughout the conference.
For more information on access including gender neutral toilets, please see the Customs House Library Access Information.
Rideshare
Public Transport
Sydney boasts a diverse public transport system, including trains, buses, light rail, and ferries, all overseen by Transport for NSW. You can visit their website to plan your trips around Sydney.
Getting on public transport is simple in Sydney; you can purchase an Opal Card or simply tap on and off with your credit card (American Express, Mastercard or Visa).
In addition to the public offerings, there are privately run light rail routes, airport connections, tour buses, and taxis. You can also rent bicycles and shared cars.
For details on accessible transport options, check out Transport for NSW's website.