It is with great pleasure that we invite RoboCuppers and the entire RoboCup Community to Sydney, Australia for RoboCup 2019.

The Sydney Organising Committee are excited that the RoboCup baton has now been handed over from the Montreal Organising Committee. RoboCup 2019 will be held from Tuesday 2–Monday 8 July 2019 at the International Convention Centre, Sydney.

Please mark your diary and save the dates in your calendar, to participate and experience our unique Australian hospitality. Your journey to Australia will be more than worthwhile.

Introducing Team Australia

Many of the Organising Committee for RoboCup 2019 enjoyed the opportunity to participate in RoboCup 2018 Montreal and look forward to friends and colleagues travelling Down Under. Professor Claude Sammut leads the Sydney team and he is supported by an energetic Committee including:

Important Dates for RoboCup 2019

Sydney

Sydney, Australia, is one of the world’s most picturesque cities. Surrounded by a majestic Harbour and scattered with beaches, national parks and green areas, this is a city that entices you to explore. Take a ferry and see Sydney Harbour from the water, lose yourself in the cobbled streets of the historic Rocks district and learn about the area’s rich heritage at one of the city’s fantastic cultural institutions.

RoboCup 2019 will be held at the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour, Australia’s premier integrated convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct. The venue is centrally located and easily accessible by ferry and bus services, and only a ten minute walk from major city train stations.

Event Highlights

Participation

There are three ways to participate in RoboCup 2019:

• In a Major league team
• In a Junior league team
• Sponsoring or Exhibiting at RoboCup 2019

Major League teams must successfully pass a league specific qualification process. For more information please check the Major league websites.

Junior league teams must qualify through regional competitions. The qualification process is handled by the Junior national or regional representatives. For more information please visit the Junior league websites.

The call for participation for the leagues will be published in the leagues’ mailing lists. Any questions about qualification should be directed to the respective league’s technical committee members and/or league’s mailing list.

Robot Photo Competition

In the lead up to RoboCup 2019 the Organising Committee and its Ambassadors will be showcasing iconic Sydney Locations with our NAO mascot.

We would love to see your Robot in your iconic city location.

Email a photo of your Robot in your home city to robotcompetition@robocup2019.com.au and go into the draw to win six night's accommodation at a prime RoboCup 2019 hotel.

Total prize value $3,000.

To enter simply photograph your robot in a fun, creative or exotic/interesting location with the attached “See you in Sydney” flyer and email it together with the following details by 30 April 2019.

Each entry must include:

• A photograph
• Name of the location
• Brief caption, and
• Name, address, phone number and email address of entrant. (you can do this by registering your expression of interest)
• League you are participating in

We will be showcasing the photos received onsite at RoboCup 2019 – so be sure to enter.

Good luck!

Accommodation

The RoboCup 2019 Secretariat has confirmed rooms at a selection of Sydney hotels and apartments for the benefit of participants.

The hotels and apartments have been selected for their proximity to the ICC Sydney (International Convention centre) However, each venue has a benefit in providing you with a broad selection and choice to suit your accommodation needs whilst in Sydney.

You are encouraged to secure your accommodation through the Secretariat to ensure that you receive the negotiated competitive rates.

Accommodation can be booked via the registration form or by contacting the Secretariat.

Rates quoted are:

• Per room per night
• In Australian Dollars and inclusive of 10% Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• Subject to availability
• Rates are applicable for up to two adults*

Visa Information

Australia is a great place to visit but whether you are here for just the Event or you decide to stay for a holiday, you must have a valid Australian visa.

The Australian Border Force website is provided to assist our participants with visa applications located at the Department of Home Affairs.

Visa applications can be found in the section “Individuals and Travellers” on the Home Affairs website.

We strongly encourage and recommend that you visit the Australian Boarder Force website for the latest and most comprehensive information.

Freight

DB Schenker Australia has been appointed exclusive onsite logistics provider and official freight forwarder for RoboCup 2019. If you are a participant competing at RoboCup 2019 and not located in Australia, DB Schenker can provide comprehensive freight forwarding services, tailored to each participant through our extensive network of over 2,000 locations globally. DB Schenker offer and specialise in the following areas:

RoboCup 2019 strongly recommends that you consider the use of our official logistics partner in order to obtain safe and smooth logistics service for your precious robots and equipment.

Full freight information is available on the website.

The process at a glance

Contact

Prior to the exhibition, DB Schenker will contact all participants to discuss individual transportation and other logistics requirements. In the meantime, to request a quote, please complete and return the relevant form. For further information, please contact:

Adam Tovell
Business Development Manager
M: +61 447 235 086
E: adam.tovell@dbschenker.com

Ben Wilson
Head of Product
M: +61 438 291 445
E: ben.wilson@dbschenker.com