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Industrial Aluminum Electrolysis Course 2024 (IAE 2024): Advancing Aluminum Production

Enabling a Better Understanding of Constraints, Opportunities, and Practices for Improving Cell Design, Productivity, Energy Efficiencies, and Decarbonization

December 1–6, 2024 • Sydney, Australia

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Photo courtesy of the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour.

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
100 Murray Street, Darling Harbour
2000 Sydney
Australia
+61 2 9160 9440

Participants are strongly encouraged to to stay at the course venue and may book directly with the hotel without a promotional code. Please note that reservations are subject to hotel availability and prevailing rates at the time of booking. Contact the hotel directly for any questions or concerns regarding room availability, rates, or other inquiries.

About the Hotel


Photo courtesy of the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour.

The Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour is centrally located in the heart of Sydney's waterfront and is easily accessibly by car, train, or light rail. The hotel’s amenities include internet access, an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. The city and its surrounding area are full of tourist attractions and interesting destinations, including the Australian National Maritime Museum, Cockle Bay Wharf, the Chinese Garden of Friendship, and the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, as well as a plethora of shopping and dining options.

Transportation

The Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour is approximately 8 miles (13 km) from the Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).

Currency

The Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour and surrounding businesses accept Australian dollars (AUD). Most businesses also accept major credit cards.

Obtain a Travel Visa for a Course Held in Australia

Visa Application Process

Course attendees from countries that require a visa to enter Australia are reminded that the process of obtaining a visa can take a minimum of three months. You are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and begin the application process early. Please visit this website to learn more about the visa process in Australia.

Request an Invitation Letter

To generate an official invitation letter for this course, please click the button below. To personalize the letter, follow the instructions and type in your information in the appropriate places. An invitation letter will then be e-mailed to the address provided. The letter can be printed and used as needed to obtain approval to attend this course. Please note that this letter does not guarantee you will be granted a visa. If you need additional assistance, e-mail Diana Grady, or call at +1–724–776–9000, ext. 256.

Letters for use in visa application packages will only be provided to individuals known to TMS, including:

  • TMS members
  • Presenters
  • Exhibitors and/or sponsors
  • Registrants
  • Attendees of one or more past TMS events

If you are neither a TMS member, nor a presenter, instructor, exhibitor, sponsor, or past attendee, then you must register and agree to attend the event for which the letter is requested.

TMS cannot send the letter to an embassy or consulate for you nor can we contact the embassy or consulate on your behalf. It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to obtain the necessary paperwork for entry to Bahrain. It is crucial for the success of the application to apply at least three months in advance. TMS may contact program participants to follow up on specific visa requirements and may provide customized letters and supporting documentation as needed. If you do not receive a timely response from TMS, please check your spam filter or junk e-mail folder for your letter.

For More Information

For more information about this meeting, please complete the meeting inquiry form or contact:

TMS Meeting Services
5700 Corporate Drive Suite 750
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Telephone:
     U.S. & Canada Only: 1-800-759-4867
     Other Countries: 1-724-776-9000, ext. 241
Fax: 1-724-776-3770
E-mail: mtgserv@tms.org