Frequently Asked Questions

Sofitel Brisbane Central
249 Turbot Street
Brisbane
QLD 4000
Australia

+61 7 3835 3535
www.sofitelbrisbane.com.au/

The conference delegate pass is $1355, please click here to view what this includes and other registration options. 

Airlines and Lessors who meet the set criteria will qualify for a complimentary Airline VIP or Lessor pass. 

• Airline VIP: you must work at an airline and hold a job function within the areas of purchasing, maintenance, overhaul, engineering, supply chain or technology. 
  Qualifying representatives must also agree to take part in the Meet the Buyers networking session. Read more Representatives in sales/business development/marketing/customer service roles or from third party maintenance affiliates do not qualify for a free place. Your registration will go through an approval process before it is confirmed, this may take up to 2-3 business days.
• Lessor: Representatives at leasing companies who hold a job function solely in technical procurement are able to attend the conference for free. Leasing representatives in sales/trading/business development/marketing/customer service/corporate/administration do not qualify for a free place. To apply for your place, please email [email protected] in order to obtain a promotional code for booking.

Once you have completed your registration or a group registration you are unable to add a colleague to that registration. Therefore you will need to complete a new registration online. 

Yes, all registered attendees have access to the event app, powered by Brella. Available on both desktop and mobile, the app allows you to 

• View the entire attendee list and set alerts for when your prospect join the platform 
• Get personalized meeting recommendations based on your interests 
• Pre-schedule 1:1 meetings 
• Build your own event agenda 
• Find the latest agenda, speakers and sponsors

All registered attendees will have received an invite from [email protected] with login instructions. If you have not received, please email [email protected]

We have a number of ways to promote your presence at the show, depending on your attendee type (Visitor, Exhibitor, Speaker). Click here to post to your LinkedIn feed about your participation.

• Welcome and Networking Reception – Business casual (no tie required)
• Conference – Business Attire

Qantas will host a tour of their Engineering Base Maintenance facilities located at Brisbane Airport on Thursday 14 in the afternoon. Instructions for how to register will be included within your confirmation email when you register for the event. For further details, please visit the Facility Tour webpage. 

All registered attendees are available to see on the event app. 

You will receive a networking list, with contact details, post event if you have opted in during your registration. If you are unsure of this, or if you would like to be removed, please approach our team onsite.

• By Foot / Train: Direct access to the hotel is available via Ann Street and Brisbane's Central Station. Look for the double doors with the hotel name above it and follow the escalators up to arrive at the hotel lobby.
• By Car: MRO Australasia delegates have a special price of $49 for car parking and $59 for valet. Please check for further details at the hotel reception or the registration desk onsite.
• From Brisbane Airport: Direct access to the domestic and international airport is available via the Brisbane Airtrain Opens in a new tab., with the platform located directly below the hotel at Central Station (a two-minute walk from reception ). The train journey is just 20 minutes delivering you straight to the airport platform. 

To drive or via a rideshare Sofitel Brisbane Central is a comfortable 20-minute drive via AirportLink Tollway from Brisbane Airport.

MRO AustralAsia brings together senior level industry leaders and international suppliers covering maintenance, repair and overhaul for all fixed wing aircraft, business, general and regional aviation and rotorcraft. Please click here to view the 2023 attendees.

MRO Australasia delegates have access to an exclusive room rate the Sofitel Brisbane Central.  The rate is $265AUD for the nights of the 12/13 November. This rate is not inclusive of breakfast but it does include 10% GST.

Booking must be made by October 10, 2024 to secure the discounted rate. Click here to book!

Upon completion of your registration, a confirmation email will be sent to you containing all event information as well as a receipt of payment, or an invoice, depending on your payment method. If you have registered and not received this email, please contact [email protected]

There are several networking opportunities for you at MRO Australasia, both pre-event and during the event. The event app opens two weeks before the show for pre-event networking, allowing you to pre-schedule meetings and connect with attendees.  App meetings can be booked to take place in a dedicated area, with a reserved table number, making it easier to find your prospects.

During the event, there are several dedicated networking sessions, include two evening receptions.

Meet the Buyers is our signature networking session, providing a platform for suppliers to meet with airline buyers in an informal setting. The session which will take place on Wednesday 13 November 3.15pm – 5pm is designed for a chance to exchange business cards and make an initial introduction with a short 5 minute ad-hoc meeting. Please click here for further details. 

There is free WiFi available in the conference space:

• Network - Sofitel Conference Wireless
• Password - MRO2024

Where we have been given permission, the presentation slides from the sessions will be available to download to all attendees after the event. You will be sent these via email. 

Written cancellations received on or before October 11, 2024 will receive a refund less a 20% processing fee on the conference registration. If no moneys are received, registrants are still responsible for the processing fee. Verbal cancellations are not acceptable.

Please email your written cancellation to  [email protected]. No refunds will be given after October 11, 2024 but a substitute may be sent. Any fees not paid by original registrant will be applied to substitute’s fees. By submitting your registration, you authorize Informa to invoice you for any unpaid portion of your registration fees.