FAQ's


Event

What are the SOAC Conference dates?

The SOAC Conference is being held 9-12 December at P Block, QUT Gardens Point Campus

What are the HDR Symposium dates?

The HDR Symposium is being held 7-9 December at P Block, QUT Gardens Point Campus

Where is the SOAC Conference and HDR Symposium being held?

The SOAC Conference and HDR Symposium is being held at P Block, QUT Gardens Point Campus

Will the conference be accessible?

If you require specific access requirements, please notify the organisers by indicating your requirements on the registration form

Where do I collect my name badge?

Name badges will be collected from the registration desk at the conference. Information will be provided in a pre-event email to all attendees. Name badges must be worn at all times and are not transferable at any time. 

Visa Application

On advice from the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs who issue visas, the Event Organisers do not provide Letters of Invitation for accepted presenters as part of the Call for Abstracts process. Their advice is that, if you meet the entry requirements for a visa, your program notification of acceptance and registration confirmation letter and paid tax invoice (received once you complete your conference registration including payment) will be sufficient evidence of your attendance at the conference. The event organiser can supply your attendee information as a PDF document on request.

Further information can be found at Department of Home Affairs – https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder/visit.

Registration

How do I register for the SOAC Conference and/or and HDR Symposium?

Registration is available to be purchased via the registration page of this website

What are the registration rates and inclusions?

Full details of the registration fees for the SOAC Conference and PhD/ECR Symposium are available on the Registration page of this website

What forms of payment do you accept?

Payment can be made by EFT / Bank Transfer or credit card (American Express, Mastercard or Visa). Please note a credit card surcharge is applicable to credit card payments. The online payment link for credit card payments is provided in the tax invoice email sent to attendees.

Can I get a refund if I do not attend?

No refunds will be offered for non-attendance and any unpaid registration fees will still be payable. If you are unable to attend, you can transfer your registration to a colleague.

If I can’t attend, can I transfer my registration?

Registrations may be transferred to another employee in your company and requests for transfers of registration must be made to the SOAC Conference organisers via email (soac@absoluteevents.com.au)

Is there funding available to help with travel/registration costs?

ACRN are offering a travel bursary to accepted speakers. Email your interest to soac@absoluteevents.com.au and we will pass your contact details onto ACRN who will contact you with full information

Program

How can I see the program?

Conference program is available from 25 July on this website.

How to see when I'm presenting?

Refer to the presentation allocation email sent to the accepted presenter for full details

Is there a PowerPoint template I should be using as a speaker?

A conference branded PowerPoint template will be provided to confirmed speakers to use if you wish. This is not mandatory. If you would like to use your own template or alternate presentation programme, we would recommend using a 16:9 ratio for your slides.

Sponsorship

How can my organisation become a SOAC Conference sponsor?

Sponsorship opportunities are available and click here to receive a copy of the prospectus.

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