Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is organising the Conference?
- Who should attend the Conference?
- What are the Conference Dates?
- How much does it cost to attend?
- Can I share my Full Conference Registration with another person?
- Can I attend just one session on one day of the Conference?
- Can I cancel my registration?
- What is the cancellation cut-off date?
- If I need to cancel my registration after the cancellation date, can another person from my organisation attend in my place?
- Can I get a refund if I do not attend the Conference?
- Do the registration fees include insurance?
- How do I get to the venue?
- What is the cost of parking at the venue?
- Will there be disabled facilities available at the venue?
- What platform or software will you be utilising to deliver the hybrid Conference?
Who is organising the Conference?
Stormwater Queensland are the convenors of the 2022 Stormwater Queensland Sustainability Summit. Further information on Stormwater Queensland can be obtained by visiting www.stormwaterqueensland.asn.au.
GEMS Event Management Australia are Professional Conference Organisers who have been engaged to assist in the management of the 2022 Stormwater Queensland Sustainability Summit. GEMS are members of Meetings and Events Australia and the Professional Conference Organisers Association. Further information on our company is available at www.gemsevents.com.au.
Who should attend the Conference?
The 2022 Stormwater Queensland Sustainability Summit Program has ben designed for delegates associated with storm water management across all levels of government including:
- Environmental Management
- Planning
- Hydrology
- Construction
- Education
- Drainage
- Engineering and Research
- Civil and Consulting Engineers
- Surveyors and Urban Planners
- Academics
- Manufactures and Service Providers the Environment
- Stormwater
- Water Quality Industry
What are the Conference dates?
The Conference will be delivered in a hybrid format on Thursday, 27th October 2022.
How much does it cost to attend?
Full details of the delegate fees for both in-person and virtual registrations are available on the 'Registration Fees' page of this website.
Can I share my Full Conference Registration with another person?
Splitting of full conference registrations is not allowed under any circumstances. Delegates who only wish to attend one day of the conference must register as day delegates.
Can I just attend one session on one day of the Conference?
No. The minimum registration for the conference is a Day Delegate Registration Package which covers one full day's conference attendance. Delegates cannot register to attend a single session or a half day session.
Can I cancel my registration?
All cancellations must be advised to GEMS Event Management Australia in writing via email to registration@gemsevents.com.au before the cancellation can be processed. Cancellations will not be deemed to be received until you have written confirmation from GEMS Event Management Australia. If you have not received acknowledgement within five (5) business days, please contact GEMS Event Management Australia on +61 2 9744 5252. If the cancellation is not received in writing, the registration fees will not be cancelled and full registration will still be payable.
What is the cancellation cut-off date?
Cancellations received in writing by the Conference Organisers before Wednesday, 14th September 2022 will be accepted and all fees refunded less an AUD$125 administration fee. Cancellations received after this date cannot be accepted and will not be refunded, however, transfer of your registration to another person is acceptable. The full name, address details and emergency contact of the new delegate must be advised in writing to the Conference Organisers prior to the Conference. Online registration received by GEMS Event Management Australia are considered to be confirmed by the delegate. No tentative bookings will be accepted.
If I need to cancel my registration after the cancellation date, can another person from my organisation attend in my place?
Yes. Such changes must be advised to GEMS in writing via email to registration@gemsevents.com.au by no later than 5 working days prior to the commencement of the Conference.
Can I get a refund if I do not attend the Conference?
No refunds will be made for non-attendance at the Conference and any unpaid registration fees will still be payable. In the case of medical emergency which has caused a registered delegate to not attend the Conference, the Conference Organisers must be provided with a medical certificate or appropriate documentation before any refund will be considered. Where the Conference Organisers are advised of a situation after the Conference, and a refund is deemed to be appropriate, the delegate must still pay the administration fee along with any catering charges incurred as a result of their registration for all catering events at which they were scheduled to attend.
Do the registration fees include insurance?
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind for delegates. It is strongly recommended that participants take out their own general travel insurance. It is suggested that the insurance policy should also cover loss of fees/deposit, airfares, accommodation charges, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property and repatriation expense. The insurance should cover loss arising from the cancellation of the Conference by the organisers or a person’s inability to attend due to any reason whatsoever. No responsibility is taken by the Conference Organisers for any person not holding insurance.
How do I get to the venue?
Please visit the 'Venue Information' page on the Conference Website for full details of the venue and travel options.
What is the cost of parking at the venue?
Please visit the 'Travel Information' page on the Conference Website for full details of the parking charges at the venue.
Will there be Disabled Facilities available at the venue?
If you require disability specific facilities, please notify the organisers by indicating your requirements on the registration form.
What platform or software will you be utilising to deliver the hybrid Conference?
Unfortunately, due to a lack of participants for virtual delivery of this event, the Summit will not be held virtually and no sessions will be recorded.
Disclaimer: In the event of industrial disruptions, GEMS Event Management Australia Pty Ltd cannot be held responsible for any losses incurred by delegates.
The program is correct at the time of printing, but the organisers reserve the right to alter the program as is deemed necessary.
Liability: Stormwater Queensland or GEMS Event Management Australia Pty Ltd shall not be held liable for personal accidents or losses or damage to private property of registered delegates of the Meeting.
Delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance.