Greetings from the Pacific Power Association (PPA)
The PPA Secretariat is pleased to provide you with the summary information on this year’s 28th Annual PPA Conference and Trade Exhibition which will be hosted by Te Aponga Uira, in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
The PPA Conference will offer delegates a combination of speeches, donor presentations, technical presentations, Utility Board Members workshop, Engineers’ Workshop and the Trade Exhibition of products and services by our suppliers.
Each year the conference gains more participants and it is the largest energy conference in the region, focusing on all aspects of electricity in the Pacific Islands. The 27th Conference held in Koror, Republic of Palau was attended by 209 delegates with 36 trade booth displays.
DATE AND VENUE
Each year the Conference venue rotates between the Northern and Southern hemispheres, which provide the delegates with the opportunity to re-look at their travel and prepare them for the next conference.
This year’s conference will be conducted in Rarotonga from 1-5 July, 2019. It will be the third time TAU will host the Annual Conference.
The venue for this year’s conference is the National Auditorium.
CONFERENCE THEME
This year’s Conference theme, as agreed by the utility CEOs at the 2018 Annual General Meeting, will be “Sustainable, Reliable and Affordable Renewable Energy”.
The program for the week will be another success if delegates contribute positively to the Call for Papers and provide suitable topics for the conference in line with the conference theme. The contents of your contributions will ensure our conference is timely, relevant and stimulating.
REGISTRATION FEES
Application for registration must be made online on the PPA Website.
Payment of fees is to be made in US Dollars payable to: Pacific Power Association. See registration form for options of payment methods.
To qualify for Early Registration, a completed registration form and payment should be received before Friday 26 April, 2019.
FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Fees for the Full Conference Registration are as follows:
Early Registration (Payment before Friday 26 April) US$275
Late Registration (after Friday 26 April) US$350
FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION COVERS
- Attendance at all sessions
- Registration kit and papers
- Invitation to all sponsored functions
- Invitation to the Conference Dinner
- Transportation to all official conference activities
ACCOMPANING SPOUSE, PARTNER AND CHILD REGISTRATION
The Registration fee for Accompanying Spouse is US$160.00.
Accompanying children 12 years or older is US$60.00.
It is important that you register your spouse/partner and child to attend the conference to avoid disappointment. Their registration will cover:
- Attendance at all sessions
- Invitation to all sponsored functions
- Invitation to the Conference Dinner
- Transportation for field trips
CANCELLATION PENALTY
Notification less than two (2) weeks from Conference date in cancellation of registration will result in 50% deduction of payment.
DELEGATES REGISTRATION
Delegates will be able to Register and collect all conference kits and papers on Sunday 30 June 2019 at the Conference Venue from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.
ACCOMMODATION BOOKING POLICIES
Individuals are responsible for making their own reservations. Details for accommodation are provided below.
Reservations will not be confirmed without credit card guarantee or deposit.
ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL
Accommodation for all delegates is available at the Edgewater Resort and Spa. All accommodation reservations are to be reserved as soon as your participation is confirmed.
This Registration Form must be completed and submitted online. One delegate per Registration Form. The Accommodation and Travel Form with confirmed travel dates must also be completed and submitted online to ensure accommodation and airport pick up on arrival in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.