The 2022 APEN International Conference: Facilitating Change and the Opportunity from Disruption - a hybrid event at the University of Melbourne and virtually on 10 and 11 February 2022 with optional pre-conference Masterclasses and a field trip on 9 February.

For the first time, the conference will be held as a hybrid event, so that guests can attend either in-person or online.

JOIN IN-PERSON - UNFORTUNATELY - WE HAVE HAD TO MADE THE DECISION TO GO VIRTUAL ONLY

ATTEND ONLINE FROM WITHIN AUSTRALIA
(From NZ or other overseas countries - go to the separate link here)

For those who are unable to attend in-person, the conference will be live streamed to a virtual event platform, where you will be able to watch sessions and engage with other online attendees.

The conference will provide stimulating and inspirational presenters, debates and opportunities for participants to share their experiences and learning on extension through presentations, posters and discussion. The conference will include options of ONLINE masterclasses on 9 February, a welcome function, a gala awards’ dinner and much more.

See the conference website for the Masterclass and further conference details being added: www.apenconference.com.au

Note: In these uncertain times, if the in-person event has to be cancelled it will be held online and those registered for the in-person event will receive a refund of the difference between their face to face registration and on-line ticket cost. WE HAVE HAD TO TAKE THIS ACTION AND WILL BE ORGANISING REFUNDS TO THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED IN-PERSON.

Group Discounts are available for for 10 or more registrations. Contact the APEN Secretariat info@apen.org.au for the code.

Early bird rates will change to Standard rates on ~~29 November, 2021~~ 10 December 2021.

Overseas Visitors - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

If you plan to travel internationally to attend the APEN conference, please seek further information in regards to the process for internationals/visa applications here: http://www.border.gov.au/Busi/...

This website also lists the offices where visa applications can be lodged. While visa applications can often be lodged at the nearest Australian mission, the Border Force list includes a comprehensive list of other agents. The DFAT staff at post generally do not process any visas - it is all done by the Department of Immigrations and Citizenship / Australian Border Force. This is different to many other countries where their embassy staff issue visas, so it is good to be aware of that difference.

Terms and Conditions

Event organisers, APEN, are required to collect contact details of all registered delegates to communicate all relevant event information. Your name and contact information, including electronic address and phone number, may be used by parties directly related to the event such as the host association, approved stakeholders and sponsors for relevant purposes such as promotion, networking and administration of this and future events of this type, and for other communication purposes in accordance with the National Privacy Principles outlined in the Privacy Act 1988. If you do not consent to your contact details being provided to approved stakeholders of the event (such as sponsors) please contact info@apen.org.au. In addition, your name, position, email, organisation and state/country of origin may be published on the delegate list which is provided to delegates, exhibitors and sponsors at the event. If you do not wish your details to be included in the delegate list, please contact info@apen.org.au.

Cancellation Policy
1. You must notify us in writing if you need to cancel to info@apen.org.au.
2. If a registrant is unable to attend an event for any reason, they may substitute someone else by notifying us in writing to info@apen.org.au.
3. Where the registrant is unable to attend, and is not in a position to transfer their place to another person, then the following refund arrangements apply:
• More than 35 days before the event will be refunded 80% of the total registration fees.
• More than 14 days before the event will be refunded 50% of the total registration fees.
• Registrations cancelled less than 14 days before the event will not be eligible for a refund.

Refunds will be made in the following ways: 1. For payments received by credit or debit cards, the same credit/debit card will be refunded. 2. For all other payments, a bank transfer will be made to the payee nominated account.
Please note: For payments received from outside Australia by bank transfer, the refund will be made by bank transfer and all bank charges will be for the registrant’s account.
Cancellation of the in-person event due to COVID-19 will result in APEN offering a refund of the difference between the face to face registration and on-line ticket cost.
Delegate name changes will be accepted until COB 26 January 2022 in writing to info@apen.org.au