Medinfo directed me to the International Congress on Medical Librarianship 2009 in Brisbane Australia. August 31st - September 4th.

Venue:
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland

Program:
The theme of the program will be Positioning the Profession.

• The impact of information specialists
• Partnerships and collaborations
• Health informatics
• Evidence-based health care
• Research, education and training
• Marketing and promotion
• Integration of new technologies with service delivery

Accomodations:
Delegates are able to choose from a wide selection of accommodation styles, including everything from the finest in comfort and service, to medium priced hotels to the budget options of guesthouses and backpacker hostels. The Congress Secretariat is holding an allocation of hotel rooms at discounted rates at various Brisbane properties within close proximity to the Congress venue. Further details will be provided closer to the Congress.

Other useful information:
Visitors to Australia must have a valid passport and the appropriate Australian visa. The type of visa depends on the purpose of the visit. Overseas visitors seeking to attend or participate in a Congress or event in Australia should, in most cases, apply for a short stay business visitor visa (subclass 456). You must apply for your visa early to ensure that details are confirmed prior to your departure for the Congress.
Information about this important requirement can also be found on the Australian Government website at www.immi.gov.au/visitors/business/iecn.htm Some participants will be able to obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). You can apply for an ETA via the Internet www.eta.immi.gov.au or through a travel agent, an airline office or a specialist service provider to arrange an ETA on your behalf.

Ok, I have almost three years to figure out how I can go to this. As much as I love what I do, I have to admit the thrill of going to Australia is a driving force.