FAQS

Q: When is CreativeTech 2010?

A: Friday September 10th and Saturday September 11th, 9am-6pm.

Q: Where is CreativeTech 2010?

A: CreativeTech 2010 takes place on the main campus of AUT University, Building WA, at 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland Central. This is across the road from the Auckland Public Art Gallery and Albert Park. A downloadable PDF map of the campus is available. Click Here

Q: What is a QR Code ticket?

A: A QR Code is a two-dimensional bar code created by Japanese corporation Denso-Wave in 1994. QR is derived from Quick Response. Your QR Code ticket is created when your payment is accepted. Your specific code will be emailed and or texted to you. It may look like everybody else’s but it’s a code specifically personalised to your ticketing requirements, enabled thanks to Vodafone NZ Ltd. To enter your chosen lectures, you will need to have a printout of your QR Code or the QR Code displayed on your smartphone for scanning.

Q: Why must I pick specific sessions?

A: Seating is limited. Depending on the room, CreativeTech can fit in 100, 150 or 200 people only. The keynotes can each fit 330. To use out QR Code system, we have to have detailed information about attendance. Also, if you pass on (or someone steals) your QR Code ticket, whoever uses it first gets in, and whoever tries to use it after that will be barred, so protect your ticket. (But this means illegal copying will not work – that's what 'non transferrable' means.)

Q: Can I change my ticket?

A: Afraid not. QR Codes are not transferrable.

Q: How to I get to the CreativeTech conference?

A: Bus: For all bus information, timetables and fares contact MAXX on 366 6400 or visit MAXX online.
An environmentally-friendly City Circuit electric bus completes circuits of the CBD every 10 minutes, 8am–6pm every day, free. Look for the red bus.
The LINK runs every 10 minutes, 6am – 7pm Monday to Friday, and Saturday 7am – 6pm. It runs every 15 minutes in the evenings and Sunday 7am – 11.30pm. It is a very cheap way of getting around town. It travels in a circuit (both directions) around K Road, Ponsonby Road, Queen Street, Britomart, Parnell, Newmarket and Symonds St. Click Here to visit site.

Getting to CreativeTech 2010 by ferry
Ferries service Devonport, Bayswater, Birkenhead, Northcote Point, Stanley Bay, Pine Harbour, Half Moon Bay, West Harbour, Gulf Harbour and Waiheke from the Downtown Ferry Terminal. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the Downtown Ferry Terminal to the City Campus, though buses also run from Britomart to very near AUT. Fullers Website

Getting to CreativeTech 2010 by train
Britomart is the central city train station. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from Britomart to the City Campus. Buses also run from Britomart to very near AUT. Check out the MAXX website for timetables and fares. Train staff collect your fare after you have boarded; you can also purchase multi-ride tickets on the train.

Getting to CreativeTech by car
AUT is close to the Auckland motorway system. Parking in the city usually costs from $8 to $16 a day. There is a Wilson car parking building at 6 St Paul St (Unipark) and another at 56 Wakefield St.
Wilson Parking has a guide to its car parks. Click Here"
Auckland City Council also has information about car parks. Click Here

Wheelchair access
All lecture theatres, classrooms and buildings at AUT are wheelchair accessible.

Q: Are there any Mac movies playing near CreativeTech?

A: Yes. The Academy Cinema (www.academycinemas.co.nz) is screening Welcome to Macintosh on the middle (Friday) night of CreativeTech. The documentary traces the history of Apple and features people like Leander Kahney from Cult of Mac and the famous 'Mac evangelist' Guy Kawasaki, plus Apple developers and designers. The screening starts at 9pm Friday 10th September; tickets are $10 each.

Q: First Aid

A: St Johns Ambulance staff will be present at CreativeTech 2010.

Q: Food and drink

A: Food and drink cannot be consumed in the lecture theatres. The AUT food hall will be open, as will a café near the main doors of the display atrium. Coffee will also be available from an espresso stand.