Event description The Connecting Up Conference is Australia’s premier not-for-profit technology event empowering the sector to get the most out of technology, transform their organisation and deliver greater impact.
This three-day interactive event includes masterclasses, keynote presentations and plenaries on the latest research and know-how in IT strategy, cyber security, leadership, capability building and training, digital marketing and fundraising.
Recognising the very best in technology innovation and excellence across the sector, the Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards will be held at the Pan Pacific Melbourne as part of the conference.
The full conference program and speaker list will be announced in early 2022.
About Connecting Up Connecting Up is a not-for-profit social enterprise that aims to bring about positive social change through the power of technology.Infoxchange Group.
Refund policy CONNECTING UP CONFERENCE REGISTRATION - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
DEFINITIONS
These Terms & Conditions apply to every person registering as a delegate for the Connecting Up Conference 2022, and every person attending the Australian Not-For-Profit Technology Awards Dinner. Held in Melbourne, Australia from May 11-13, 2022 (hereafter referred to as “the conference”), this event is organised by Connecting Up Inc.
All references to a date or a deadline, mentioned in these terms and on other conference documents, refer to the Australian Eastern Time (GMT+10).
1. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Submission of a fully completed online registration is regarded as a firm booking and acceptance of these terms and conditions. However, the booking will not be confirmed until full payment has been received.
Payment in full must be received either at the time of registration, or no later than 1 week before the date that the conference begins. In the event that full payment is not received by then, the delegate may be refused entry to the conference. Please note that all transfer charges must be met by the sender.
2. PRIVACY
The personal information supplied in connection with this booking will be held by Connecting Up as a record of attendees and parties expressing interest. By registering for this conference the parties concerned are agreeing that the conference organisers may use that personal information to contact them by email, direct mail, telephone or fax, in order to supply information relevant to this conference, or about other conferences, events and opportunities that the organisers are planning and feel may be of interest to them.
The organisers may also share this information with its partners and event sponsors in order for them to contact the delegates about other products and services which may be of interest to the delegates. If you do not want your details to be used in this way, please contact Connecting Up by letter or email to confirm this prior to the conference.
3. CANCELLATION
3.1. Any delegate or sponsor wishing to cancel their booking must notify Connecting Up in writing. Cancellation charges will apply as follows: Up to 2 weeks before the event starts: 20% of the delegate or sponsorship fee. Up to 1 week before the event starts: 50% of the delegate or sponsorship fee. Less than 1 week before the event starts: 100% of the delegate or sponsorship fee. Non-arrivals are liable for 100% of the delegate or sponsorship fee.
3.2. In the unlikely event of the conference being cancelled by the organiser, a full refund will be made. Liability will be limited to the amount of the fee paid by the delegate and there will not be any additional
liability to Connecting Up, event hosts or any other individual associated with the event organization.
3.3. In the event that the conference cannot be held or is postponed due to events beyond the control of the conference organisers (force majeure), or due to events which are not attributable to wrongful intent or gross negligence of the conference organisers, liability will be limited to the amount of the fee paid by the delegate and there will not be any additional liability to Connecting Up, event hosts or any other individual associated with the event organization. Under these circumstances, the conference organisers reserve the right to refund the fees paid minus a 25% admin fee plus any bank transfer fee incurred.
4. SUBSTITUTIONS
A substitution is permitted. If you wish to substitute a delegate, you must notify Connecting Up in writing at the earliest opportunity and at least 24 hours before the event begins.
5. CHANGES AND POSTPONMENT
Connecting Up reserves the right to make alterations to the conference programme, venue and timings at any time. In the event of it being found necessary, for whatever reason, that the conference is being
postponed or the dates being changed, the organisers shall not be liable for any expenditure, damage or loss incurred by the delegate. If by re-arrangement or postponement the event can take place, the booking between the delegate and the organisers shall remain in force and will be subject to the cancellation schedule above.
6. LIABILITY
Views expressed by speakers, sponsors and/or exhibitors are their own. Connecting Up cannot accept liability for any advice given, or views expressed, by any speaker, sponsor and/or exhibitor at the conference or in any material provided to delegates. In addition, Connecting Up shall not be responsible or liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of the services or information provided in connection with the event.
7. INSURANCE
All conference participants are advised to procure their own insurance to cover all risks including (but not limited to) costs of travel, accommodation, conference fees, personal property, health and medical expenses, injury, death and all other risks. Connecting Up and organisers will not be held liable for any claims under any circumstances.
8. PHOTOS & FILMING
For promotional purposes, photos, audio and video recordings will be taken during the conference. Delegates who do not wish to be filmed or recorded should advise the organisers in writing prior to the event.
9. WEBSITE & LINKS
The conference and associated Connecting Up websites may link to other websites and networking tools provided for the convenience of the users. The contents of these websites are maintained by their owners, for which Connecting Up takes no responsibility. Neither can responsibility be taken for contents of any website linking to this website.
10. VISA REQUIREMENT
It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to take care of his/her visa requirements. Attendees who require an entry visa must allow sufficient time for the application procedure. Attendees should contact the nearest embassy or consulate to determine the appropriate timing of their visa applications.
11. GENERAL
Connecting Up reserves the right at all time to change, amend, add or remove any of the above terms without prior notice If one or more of the conditions outlined in these Terms & Conditions should be or become invalid, the remaining conditions will continue to be valid and apply. These Terms & Conditions apply to all participants of this event, including speakers, sponsors and exhibitors.
All details contained in the conference website are subject to change without notice. The conference organisers reserve the right to make changes to the conference program without notice.
DEFINITIONS
These Terms & Conditions apply to every person registering as a delegate for the Connecting Up Conference 2022, and every person attending the Australian Not-For-Profit Technology Awards Dinner. Held in Melbourne, Australia from May 11 - 13, 2022 (hereafter referred to as “the conference”), this event is organised by Connecting Up Inc.
All references to a date or a deadline, mentioned in these terms and on other conference documents, refer to the Australian Eastern Time (GMT+10).
1. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Submission of a fully completed online registration is regarded as a firm booking and acceptance of these terms and conditions. However, the booking will not be confirmed until full payment has been received.
Payment in full must be received either at the time of registration, or no later than 1 week before the date that the conference begins. In the event that full payment is not received by then, the delegate may be refused entry to the conference. Please note that all transfer charges must be met by the sender.
2. PRIVACY
The personal information supplied in connection with this booking will be held by Connecting Up as a record of attendees and parties expressing interest. By registering for this conference the parties concerned are agreeing that the conference organisers may use that personal information to contact them by email, direct mail, telephone or fax, in order to supply information relevant to this conference, or about other conferences, events and opportunities that the organisers are planning and feel may be of interest to them.
The organisers may also share this information with its partners and event sponsors in order for them to contact the delegates about other products and services which may be of interest to the delegates. If you do not want your details to be used in this way, please contact Connecting Up by letter or email to confirm this prior to the conference.
3. CANCELLATION
3.1. Any delegate or sponsor wishing to cancel their booking must notify Connecting Up in writing. Cancellation charges will apply as follows: Up to 2 weeks before the event starts: 20% of the delegate or sponsor fee. Up to 1 week before the event starts: 50% of the delegate or sponsor fee. Less than 1 week before the event starts: 100% of the delegate or sponsor fee. Non-arrivals are liable for 100% of the delegate fee.
3.2. In the unlikely event of the conference being cancelled by the organiser, a full refund will be made. Liability will be limited to the amount of the fee paid by the delegate and there will not be any additional liability to Connecting Up, event hosts or any other individual associated with the event organization.
3.3. In the event that the conference cannot be held or is postponed due to events beyond the control of the conference organisers (force majeure), or due to events which are not attributable to wrongful intent or gross negligence of the conference organisers, liability will be limited to the amount of the fee paid by the delegate and there will not be any additional liability to Connecting Up, event hosts or any other individual associated with the event organization. Under these circumstances, the conference organisers reserve the right to refund the fees paid minus a 25% admin fee plus any bank transfer fee incurred.
4. SUBSTITUTIONS
A substitution is permitted. If you wish to substitute a delegate, you must notify Connecting Up in writing at the earliest opportunity and at least 24 hours before the event begins.
5. CHANGES AND POSTPONMENT
Connecting Up reserves the right to make alterations to the conference programme, venue and timings at any time. In the event of it being found necessary, for whatever reason, that the conference is being postponed or the dates being changed, the organisers shall not be liable for any expenditure, damage or loss incurred by the delegate.
If by re-arrangement or postponement the event can take place, the booking between the delegate and the organisers shall remain in force and will be subject to the cancellation schedule above.
6. LIABILITY
Views expressed by speakers, sponsors and/or exhibitors are their own. Connecting Up cannot accept liability for any advice given, or views expressed, by any speaker, sponsor and/or exhibitor at the conference or in any material provided to delegates. In addition, Connecting Up shall not be responsible or liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of the services or information provided in connection with the event.
7. INSURANCE
All conference participants are advised to procure their own insurance to cover all risks including (but not limited to) costs of travel, accommodation, conference fees, personal property, health and medical expenses, injury, death and all other risks. Connecting Up and organisers will not be held liable for any claims under any circumstances.
8. PHOTOS & FILMING
For promotional purposes, photos, audio and video recordings will be taken during the conference. Delegates who do not wish to be filmed or recorded should advise the organisers in writing prior to the event.
9. WEBSITE & LINKS
The conference and associated Connecting Up websites may link to other websites and networking tools provided for the convenience of the users. The contents of these websites are maintained by their owners, for which Connecting Up takes no responsibility. Neither can responsibility be taken for contents of any website linking to this website.
10. VISA REQUIREMENT
It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to take care of his/her visa requirements. Attendees who require an entry visa must allow sufficient time for the application procedure. Attendees should contact the nearest embassy or consulate to determine the appropriate timing of their visa applications.
11. GENERAL
Connecting Up reserves the right at all time to change, amend, add or remove any of the above terms without prior notice If one or more of the conditions outlined in these Terms & Conditions should be or become invalid, the remaining conditions will continue to be valid and apply. These Terms & Conditions apply to all participants of this event, including speakers, sponsors and exhibitors.
All details contained in the conference website are subject to change without notice. The conference organisers reserve the right to make changes to the conference program without notice.
