Frequently Asked Questions

Conference Venue

GEOANZ 2027 Conference is being held at the Pan Pacific Perth.
Address: 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth Western Australia 6004. Click Here to view the map.
Phone: +61 08 9224 7777
Taxis, UBERS, buses, and hire cars are all great methods of transportation when in Perth.

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During the Conference

The dress code throughout the day is smart casual.
The registration desk will be clearly marked. More information on the location of the desk will be confirmed closer to the event and emailed to you closer to the conference date.
Please direct any questions you may have regarding registration, session attendance or other elements of the conference to Leishman Associates staff at this desk.
Delegates will be provided with an individual name badge which will give you access to all sessions and social events that you have registered to attend. This must be worn at all times within the conference venue.
Delegates will have access to complimentary WIFI for the duration of the conference. Please see the Leishman Associates staff at the registration desk to obtain the password.
In the lead-up to the conference, small updates will be made to the program. See the latest version on the website. Any changes to the program during the conference will be announced during housekeeping notices each morning. You may also check with Leishman Associates staff at the registration desk.
Delegates are not permitted to use any type of camera or recording device at any of the sessions unless written permission has been obtained from the relevant speaker. A professional photographer will be at the conference, if you have any issues with being photographed please notify the photographer or Leishman Associates staff.
The members of the Organising Committee and Leishman Associates accept no liability for personal accident of loss or damage suffered by any participant, accompanying person, invited observer or any other person by whatever means. Nor do we accept liability for any equipment or software brought to the conference by delegates, speakers, sponsors or any other party. Please protect your personal property. Do not leave laptops, cameras, and other valuable items unsecured.
Be conscious of individuals who appear out of place and do not wear a conference name badge. Advise Leishman Associates staff if this occurs.

Registration & Social Functions

Full Registration: Full Registration includes attendance at all sessions during the conference dates. Full Registration also includes name badge, lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments and both social functions. 

Day Registration: Day Registration includes attendance at sessions on the nominated day of attendance, name badge, lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments. Day registration does not include attendance at any social functions.
You must advise the Conference Managers of any special dietary requirements when you register for the conference. Caterers at each function will be informed of these. During the day there will be a buffet table offering food suitable for dietary requirements. If you are unsure, please don’t hesitate to ask staff at the registration desk.
Note the following in relation to special dietary requirements:
  • Every effort will be made by the venue to cater for any attendees with special dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, low gluten or lactose free, allergies)
  • While the venue will endeavour to accommodate requests for special meals for attendees who have food allergies or intolerances; they cannot guarantee completely allergy-free meals. This is due to the potential of trace allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients. For this reason, Gluten free meals cannot be 100% guaranteed however requests for meals which are low gluten will be accommodated.
IMPORTANT– If your dietary request relates to a life-threatening allergy, please ensure that you advise the organisers as soon as possible.

After registering for the conference you will be emailed a Registration Confirmation which lists all social functions for which you are registered. If you require another copy, please email conference@leishman-associates.com.au.

Speaker, Chairperson or Poster Presenter

Chairpersons will receive an email prior to the conference, reminding them of their responsibilities. If you are a chairperson and do not receive this, or have additional questions, please contact charitha@leishman-associates.com.au at Leishman Associates (03 6234 7844).

Please bring your PowerPoint presentation with you when you register. All speakers should present themselves to the Speakers Preparation Room, at least two hours prior to their scheduled presentation time, to upload their presentation. Speakers are also requested to assemble in their session room 5 minutes before the commencement of the session if possible, to meet with their session chair and to familiarise themselves with the room and the audio visual equipment. A technician will be present in the room at all times. There will be facility to test and modify your presentation if required within the Speakers Preparation Room.

Accommodation

You can book your accommodation through the online registration form or by emailing conference@leishman-associates.com.au to obtain an auto-login token to book your accommodation after you have registered. You will be asked to provide your check-in and check-out date as well as your credit card details to secure the booking. Delegates are encouraged to book in advance as availability closer to the conference date is not guaranteed.

Disclaimer

All intellectual property rights of the event, and all materials distributed at or in connection with the event is owned by the Host, Leishman Associates, Sponsors, &/or Speakers presenting at the event. Participants may not use, reproduce or allow anyone to use or reproduce any trademarks or other trade names appearing at the conference, content, or in any materials distributed at or in connection with the Conference for any reason without the prior written permission from the Host.
No part of the event may be recorded, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically, including but not limited to video or audio recording, photography, photocopying or any other information storage or retrieval system known now or in the future, without the explicit written permission of the Host.
GEOANZ 2027 Conference reserves the right to amend or alter any advertised details relating to dates, program and speakers if necessary, without notice, as a result of circumstances beyond their control. All attempts have been made to keep any changes to an absolute minimum.