Is it time to attempt/explore a "MACA"? (Serious)

[chromus]

Hi Ben, we are putting a few things in place behind the scenes and will add your comments in to the discussion.

Great to hear you want to take part.

[Lineatus]

It seems like something like this is planned for November this year.

www.maca.org.au

[angel101]

I cannot see this working. Australia is just too big. MACNA works, because America is so de-centralised. Also air fares are so much cheaper over there. Instead, each state would be better off arranging their own expo. This could be made up of LFS, wholesalers, importers, interest groups MASOV etc. Perhaps over time, a national event could emerge from this. There would not be too many people flying all the way to QLD or WA from Victoria and paying for accommodation to go to a reefer expo.

[jlauria]

Reefbuilders has given a short shoutout of the event:

The first ever Marine Aquarium of Australia happening next month in Cairns
http://reefbuilders.com/2015/10/22/marine-aquarium-australia-happening-month-cairns/

Was surprised at the entry fee...

Anyone know what the entry fees are for the USA events?