General Information and FAQs

Children

This event has been designed for families to attend along with their children. The conference room will be able to accommodate all people wishing to view sessions in a variety of seating styles and there will be a separate break out space for people to sit away from the sessions should they wish to do so.  Some activities will be available in the break out space throughout the day. 

Gala Dinner

The SMA Gala Dinner will be held at Hyatt Place Essendon Fields on Saturday 23 April 2022, the night prior to the conference. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are not included in registration for the conference and can be purchased via the SMA website: https://smaaustralia.org.au

Accommodation

The conference organisers are not holding any accommodation rooms for the the Gala Dinner or Conference and all arrangements must be made directly with your hotel provider of choice. 

Disclaimer

The Conference Manager and SMA will not accept liability for the damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons for loss or damage to their personal property as a result of the conference, exhibition or related events.  The conference organisers reserve the right to change activities, topics and presenters where necessary. The organisers shall not be liable for any loss caused by the cancellation of the conference where such cancellation is due to Force Majeure. The term "Force Majeure" means any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the organisers including but not limited to war, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), terrorism, aircraft hijacking, military operation, riot, civil war, rebellion, civil commotion or unrest, natural disasters, acts or regulations of government, refusal to grant visas, explosions, transport delays, transport difficulties and the insolvency of airline carriers. The organisers will use all reasonable efforts to conduct the conference despite the intervention or occurrence of any such cause.

Privacy Statement

Information gathered from registration and other conference forms will be used to administer the conference, including accommodation, catering and sponsorship. Data obtained will remain the property of SMA and The Conference Manager.

Intention to photograph and record

Attendees are advised that photographs and recordings of presentations may be taken during the conference and reproduced for promotional purposes.