View the full conference program here.

Full registration ticket includes:

• 2 days of conference sessions (Thursday & Friday),
• 2 days of conference daily catering (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Thursday & Friday),
• 1 x ticket to the Conference Welcome Reception (Wednesday evening)
• 1 x ticket to the Conference Dinner (Thursday evening)
• 1 x ticket to the Farewell function (Friday evening)

Note: To access social functions, you will need to reserve your spot when registering.

Not included:

• Study tours and additional social function tickets are not included and are available to purchase at an additional expense. See below for pricing.

Day registration ticket includes:

• 1 day of conference sessions (on nominated day of attendance only),
• 1 day of conference catering (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea – on nominated day of attendance only)

Not included:

• Study tours and additional social function tickets are not included and are available to purchase at an additional expense. See below for pricing.

Social functions are included with full registration. Additional tickets are available for purchase.

Study Tours have limited spots available, be sure to secure your spot ASAP! 

Payment

All amounts are in Australian dollars and are inclusive for Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10%. Payment may be made by online credit card payment (Visa or Mastercard), or EFT (you can request an invoice during registration). All registrations must be paid in full prior to the start of the conference, or you won’t be able to pick up your name badge onsite.

Member Rates

You must be an active PIA member to register at the member rate. Contact our membership team at [email protected] for more details on becoming a member or to check your current membership details.

Early Bird Registrations

Early Bird Registrations open from 3 June 2026 and close 30 June 2026. Early Bird Registrations must be paid in full prior to the close of the Early Bird Registration period for the discounted rate to apply (30 June 2026). If you are paying by invoice, please ensure that the payment is processed during this period, or your registration amount will automatically increase to the standard rate.

Cancellation

Delegates who find themselves unable to attend the conference after submitting their online registration are most welcome to nominate a substitute. All substitutions and cancellations must be made by email to [email protected]

No Shows

If you are unable to attend, please advise us via emailing [email protected] to cancel your registration.
If you fail to advise us prior to conference, we regard your registration as ‘no show’ and cancellation fee of 100% will apply.

Refund policy

If you cancel 2 months prior to the Conference, you will be refunded 100% of your total fees.
If you cancel 1 month prior to the Conference, no refunds will be issued; however, registrations may be transferred to another person without penalty. PIA must be advised of any cancellation or transfer in writing to [email protected]. 

Disclaimer of liability

PIA will not accept any liability for damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss of, or damage to their personal property as a result of the conference or related events.

Insurance

PIA confirms that the delegate registration fees do not in any way include insurance cover. It is recommended that delegates consider their individual travel and health insurance requirements prior to making travel arrangements.

Privacy

PIA complies with the National Privacy Principles set out in the Commonwealth Act 1988 and reaffirmed in the Privacy Act (Private Sector) Amendment Act 2000 which came into effect in law in December 2001. 

Unless required by law the Association will not disclose personal information about an individual unless the individual has provided consent, either at the time of providing the information or following a specific request. 

In registering for this conference, if you wish to be placed on the App delegate list you will have the capacity to ‘opt in’ on the Conference App.  This App will be sent to you in the week prior to conference.  A main delegate list (name, organisation and state) will also be available to sponsors and future conference organisers.  Please let us know during the registration process if you do not wish to be included in the main delegate list.

Your information may also be collected for RSVP purposes related to social functions and other events. When necessary, your details may be shared with relevant third parties to facilitate event organisation, including sending invitations and managing event logistics.

Media and photography

In registering for this conference, you accept that various events may be photographed, video or audio recorded and that this content may be used by PIA at its discretion on website, social media, newsletters or other promotional material.  

Accommodation
A special rate has been negotiated with Pullman Cairns International for conference delegates (details on the Conference Website, Accommodation page).  Please note any accommodation or travel bookings must be arranged from your point of purchase. PIA holds no liability for any losses incurred from these bookings or cancellations for travel, accommodation or any other expenses.