FAQ's

WHO SHOULD ATTEND PLC19?
PLC19 is an opportunity for business people, policy makers, philanthropists, land managers, practitioners, community groups, researchers, academics and others from across Australia to come together.

PLC19 asks presenters and delegates alike the question of how will we Rise to the Challenge – smarter, faster, bigger, together – and make a significant, positive and enduring difference to nature? This urgent and compelling question is posed to the private land conservation sector, to industry and business, governments, future generations, society, education and research.


WHY SHOULD I ATTEND PLC19?
POLICY MAKERS
Be part of the discussion about the future of conservation land management and learn from some of the most influential minds around the country. Focus on new ways of thinking and working and help us all rise to the challenge to ensure we are ready for a changing global environment and economy.

BUSINESS
Explore local and international investment opportunities and new markets such as biodiversity offsets, carbon credits and farming, offering your expertise and getting involved. Hear from the best in the industry and know what trends you need to follow.

LAND MANAGERS/CONSERVATION PRACTITIONERS
Private Land Conservation is big business. Each year millions of dollars are invested in managing fires, weeds and pests. Many millions more are invested in conservation and land use planning as well as land restoration and rehabilitation. Create new relationships, partnerships or potential new projects at PLC19 with opportunities to invest in leading edge land management technology and partnerships.

RESEARCHERS AND EDUCATORS
Pitch your research idea to industry enablers including government, other major conservation organisations groups and leading academics. Learn from the best in the industry and ask questions that will help you advance.

ENTREPRENEURS
Have a business idea for protecting land with high conservation value? PLC19 is a place where innovative and standard-setting practices are introduced. Energise your networks and find investors to bring your project to life.


WHAT ARE THE CONFERENCE DATES AND VENUE?
Tuesday, 8 October to Thursday, 10 October 2019

National Wine Centre of Australia
Corner of North Terrace and Hackney Road
www.wineaustralia.com.au/find-us


HOW DO I GET TO THE CONFERENCE VENUE?
The conference venue is a short walk from most Adelaide CBD hotels or you can catch the tram.

The following link provides you with a map, so you can plan your travels.
www.wineaustralia.com.au/find-us


IS THERE PARKING AT THE CONFERENCE VENUE?
Yes. The conference venue has parking available, to learn more please review the following link.
www.wineaustralia.com.au/find-us/parking


HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE?
Click here to view and purchase conference registration passes.
• Students must provide proof of student status
• Early bird passes are available until 11:59pm on Sunday, 4 August 2019.
• To qualify for early bird pricing your conference registration pass must be purchased and paid for in full prior to 11:59pm on Sunday, 4 August 2019.
• Regular passes are effective from Monday, 5 August 2019.


HOW DO I PAY FOR MY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION PASS?
All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD) and include GST. Conference passes must be paid by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or AMEX) during the online conference registration process plc-conference.org.au. All credit card transactions incur a 3% merchant fee.

Please note that conferences passes are only confirmed upon receipt of payment.


I NEED A TAX INVOICE!
A tax invoice is provided for all registrations, you can download your tax invoice by using the link within your conference registration email.

Should you require a tax invoice for each attendee please ensure you register each attendee separately.


WHAT IS THE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE?
Casual business attire is suitable for the conference and its social events.


CAN I SHARE MY CONFERENCE PASS WITH SOMEONE?
Splitting of conference passes is not allowed under any circumstances. Delegates who wish to attend must purchase a conference pass.


CAN I CANCEL MY CONFERENCE PASS?
Cancellations must be received in writing to the conference secretariat according to the following schedule:
• 1 July 2019 - 30 September 2019 | 50% Refund
• 1 October 2019 - Conference | No Refund


I CAN NO LONGER ATTEND, CAN I GIVE MY CONFERENCE PASS TO SOMEONE IN MY ORGANISATION?
If you are unable to attend the conference after registering, a substitution from the same organisation is permitted at no charge. Please submit the substitution notification to the conference secretariat.

Notification must be received in writing by Friday, 4 October 2019. For substitutions after the deadline, please bring written notification to the onsite registration area at the conference.


CAN I GET A REFUND, I DID NOT ATTEND THE CONFERENCE?
No refunds will be made for non-attendance at the conference and any unpaid registration fees will still be payable.

In the case of medical emergency which has caused a registered delegate not to attend the conference, the conference secretariat must be provided with a medical certificate or appropriate documentation before any refund will be considered. When the conference secretariat is advised of a situation after the conference, and a refund is deemed to be appropriate, the delegate must still pay the administration fee along with any catering charges incurred as a result of their cancelled registration for all catering events at which they were scheduled to attend.


CAN I HAVE LETTER OF INVITATION
Please note that our policy is to only issue a letter of invitation to an international delegate once conference registration and full payment has been received. A letter of invitation from the conference does not guarantee entry into Australia. Please contact the conference secretariat to request a letter of invitation after your registration and payment has been submitted.


I NEED ACCOMMODATION, WHAT DO I DO?
Delegates are responsible for organising and managing their own accommodation directly with their preferred hotel, and must comply with the hotels rates, validity, terms, conditions and cancelation policies.

All hotel rates, validity, terms, conditions and cancelation policies can be found on the hotel’s website and booking site. We encourage you to read and understand the hotel’s rates, validity, terms, conditions and cancelation policies prior to making a booking.

A list of suggested hotels and preferential rates secured for conference delegates has been published on the conference website, click here

The Australian Land Conservation Alliance, Nature Foundation SA, the conference secretariat, staff and/or its agents and others working under its authority do not accept responsibility for any accommodation booked by delegates.


DO I NEED TO RSVP TO THE SOCIAL EVENTS?
Registration as a delegate, sponsor or exhibitor attendee does not automatically constitute as confirmed attendance for any social events during the course of the conference. Every attendee (even those entitled to complimentary registrations) must respond in the affirmative as attending social functions by selecting options during the online registration process. Places at social functions are not held if an affirmative response is not received to the attending option.

As alcohol is on offer, all social functions are classed as a licenced event. The venue’s alcoholic beverage license requires that venue staff shall: (i) request proper identification (photo ID) of any person of questionable age and refuse alcoholic beverage service if the person is either under age or proper identification cannot be produced, and (ii) refuse alcoholic beverage service to any person who, in the venue’s judgment, appears intoxicated.


DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDE INSURANCE?
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind and delegates shall be regarded in every aspect as carrying their own risk for personal injury and loss or injury to property, including baggage during the conference. It is strongly recommended that delegates take out their own general travel insurance. It is suggested that the insurance policy should also cover loss of fees/deposit, airfares, accommodation charges, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property and repatriation expenses. The insurance should cover loss arising from the cancellation of the conference by the organisers or a person’s inability to attend due to any reason whatsoever. No responsibility is taken by the Australian Land Conservation Alliance, Nature Foundation SA, the conference secretariat, staff and/or its agents and others working under its authority for any person not holding insurance and any loss in this regard.


WILL THERE BE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY AT THE CONFERENCE?
Please note that photographs and video will be taken throughout the conference and at the social events. These will be used for promotional activities including display on websites and social media platforms. If you do not want your photograph or any video footage taken, or used, you are required to formally advise the conference secretariat in advance by email.


WHAT ABOUT CONFERENCE SECURITY?
The Australian Land Conservation Alliance, Nature Foundation SA, the conference secretariat, staff and/or its agents and others working under its authority accept no liability for personal accident or 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 conference secretariat staff if this does not occur. If you have any questions, please contact the conference secretariat.


I HAVE SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS – WHAT DO I DO?
Please advise the conference secretariat of any special dietary requirements when you register for the conference. Caterers at each function will be informed and 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.

IMPORTANT - If your dietary request relates to a life-threatening allergy, please ensure that you advise the organisers as soon as possible.


I AM A SPEAKER, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Please send your PowerPoint presentation to the conference secretariat by Monday, 9 September 2019. Any changes can be provided to the conference secretariat up until Friday, 4 October 2019 after this time please bring your PowerPoint presentation with you to the conference.

Prior to the conference all speakers will receive communication regarding an on-site briefing to meet with their session chair, audio visual technician and to familiarise themselves with the room and the audio-visual equipment.

Speaker rehearsal allocations are available each day prior to the conference commencing, during morning/afternoon tea breaks and at lunch. If you would like to confirm a rehearsal allocation, please contact the conference secretariat.

All speakers should present themselves to the conference secretariat on arrival to collect their conference credentials.


SOCIAL MEDIA
The Australian Land Conservation Alliance and Nature Foundation SA does not permit the recording of presentations and workshops at the conference under any circumstances or in any form of media, including but not limited to audio recordings, video recordings, or literal transcripts unless you acquire a written consent.

The Australian Land Conservation Alliance and Nature Foundation SA permits and encourages the use of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Snapchat and blogging at the conference as a way to summarise, highlight, review, critique, and/or promote the presented materials, or the conference in general, on the condition that: copyright law is observed, verbatim information is limited to a few quotes, and the author or speaker is referenced and cited appropriately. Please bear in mind that presenters have invested many hours in the development of materials for the conference and copyright laws apply.

Out of respect for the other participants, we ask that loud electronic devices be silenced, though they do not need to be switched off, so that they may be used to tweet, post on Facebook, or take notes in accordance with the above stated policy.

We encourage delegates to:
• Follow us on Twitter @naturefsa
• Like us on Facebook @NFSAI
• Hashtags include #PLC19 #naturefoundationsa
• Blog, post, tweet, Instagram, Snapchat about what you are hearing and seeing
• Talk about products and services you see being showcased
• Share photographs
• Provide feedback to the Australian Land Conservation Alliance, Nature Foundation SA staff and the conference secretariat
• Keep criticism constructive

We request delegates to refrain from:
• Using audio and/or video recording devices during sessions.
• Capturing, transmitting, or redistributing syllabus materials or the bulk of the material presented in a session. Doing so infringes on the intellectual property rights of the speakers.
• Engaging in rudeness or personal attacks.


WHAT ARE THE CONFERENCE TERMS AND CONDITIONS?
Click here to view conference terms and conditions.