Venue

The conference took place at the world-renowned Fairmont San Francisco hotel. Centrally located, with a panoramic view of the city and San Francisco Bay from high atop Nob Hill, The Fairmont San Francisco hotel offers a unique blend of luxurious accommodation, elegant meeting space and impeccable service. This famous hotel provided a fitting venue for our inaugural conference and a truly memorable experience for conference delegates.

San Francisco

San Francisco is often called 'Everybody's Favourite City', a title earned by its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities and world-class cuisine. 

The city has a colourful past, growing from a small village to a major city nearly overnight as a result of the 1849 Gold Rush. A stroll of the city's streets and short ride on one of the city's cable cars can lead to famous landmarks such as Union Square, the Italian-flavoured North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the largest Chinatown in the United States. 

Home to world-class theatre, music and museums, together with a huge selection of restaurants offering international cuisine, San Francisco offers something for all tastes and interests.