REGISTRATION
Thank you for your interest in the Nexus Policing: Binding Research to Practice Conference 2008
As we are in preparation to move onsite, we are no longer accepting online registrations, however you may register when you arrive at the Conference.
For all queries, please ask the staff at the registration desk when you arrive at the Conference. The Registration Desk will be located in Bellarine 7, Level 5 of the Melbourne Convention Centre. The desk will be open at the following times:
Monday 26 May 7.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 27 May 8.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 28 May 8.00am – 1.00pm
For any queries during the conference, please call the staff at the conference registration desk on 9235 8603
For all accommodation queries, including changes to existing reservations and new bookings, please visit the link below:
www.confreg.com.au/accommodation/nexuspolicing08
We look forward to welcoming you to the Nexus Policing: Binding Research to Practice Conference 2008.
Nexus Policing Conference 2008 Managers
The Meeting Planners Pty Ltd
Since 1986, Australia's Conference and Exhibition Management Specialist
Click here to download registration brochure [.pdf]
| Registration Type | Early Bird rate (paid on or before 16 May 2008) |
Standard rate (paid after 16 May 2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Delegate Registration | A$650 | A$780 |
| Delegate Registration including Conference Dinner |
A$785 | A$915 |
| Student Registration (excludes conference dinner) |
A$380 | A$380 |
| Welcome Reception (additional tickets) | A$50 | A$50 |
| Conference Dinner (additional tickets) | A$150 | A$150 |
Registration entitlements
The entitlements for Delegates and Student registration types are as follows:
- Attendance at all conference sessions
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Monday and Tuesday
- Morning tea on Wednesday
- Welcome Reception (Monday evening)
- Conference Dinner (Tuesday evening) Only if conference dinner inclusive registration type selected. The conference dinner is not included in the Student Registration.
- Satchel
- Conference handbook
Social program
Welcome Reception
Date: Monday 26 May 2008
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Victoria Police Museum
Take this opportunity to catch up with old acquaintances and network with your colleagues over delicious finger-food and refreshing beverages, whilst seeing over 150 years of stories and displays of crime, justice, courage, forensic techniques and examples of how police are making Victoria a safer place to live, at the Victoria Police Museum. The Welcome Reception is included in the Delegate and Student registration fee. Additional tickets can be purchased for $50.00 inc GST.
Conference Dinner
Date: Tuesday 27 May 2008
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
(HCA Harrison Room, Level 2, Ponsford Stand, Guest Entry Via Gate 1, Brunton Avenue, Richmond,)
Dinner speaker: Dr Mark Stewart, Master of Finance, School of Economics, Finance and Marketing, RMIT University.
Topic: Moneyball – Research Applications in Sport
Join us for an opportunity to relax and enjoy canapés and dinner with colleagues and friends. Surrounded by beautiful parklands and located only minutes away from the city, the MCG is the heart and soul of Melbourne. As one of the world's great sporting venues, it is also a fantastic function venue, taking in skyline views of the city and, of course, over the hallowed turf. Come enjoy the historical and unique setting of the ‘G’!
The Conference Dinner is included in selected registration types; please refer to the Registration Fees table. Additional tickets can be purchased for $150.00 inc. GST.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PAYMENT OF FEES
NOTE: Registrations will not be processed or confirmed until payment in full is received.
Payment may be made by cheque or credit card. MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners are the only credit cards accepted at the conference. Please note all transactions by credit card will appear on your statement as payment to Conference by The Meeting Planners. Cheques should be made payable to “The Meeting Planners / Nexus Policing 2008”. Your name and full address should be typed or printed clearly on the back of the cheque.
CANCELLATION STATEMENT – REGISTRATION
Registration cancellations received in writing at the Conference Office by Friday 30 April 2008 will be accepted and all fees refunded less an A$100 administrative fee. Cancellations received after this date cannot be accepted and will not be refunded, however transfer of your registration to another person is acceptable. The full name and details of the person that will replace you must be advised in writing to the conference office prior to the conference. No refunds will be made for non-attendance at the conference.
Social functions are not refundable after 12 May 2008
Registration Fees:
Before Friday 30 April 2008 will incur an A$100.00 cancellation fee.
After Friday 30 April 2008 there will be no refund but substitutions will be accepted.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Your registration and payment will be acknowledged via email or post with confirmation of your requirements according to your registration form. Your registration will not be processed or confirmed if payment does not accompany your form.
INSURANCE
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the conference and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of your choice. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the conference, or through cancellation of the conference, loss of international/domestic air fares through cancellation for any reason, loss of tour monies through cancellation for any reason including airline or related services strikes within Australia, failure to utilise tours or pre booked arrangements due to airline delay, Force Majeure or any other reason, medical expenses (including sickness and accident cover), loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. The conference organisers cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance. This insurance is to be purchased in your country of origin.
PRIVACY
Australia introduced the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 in 2001. The conference managers comply with such legislation which is designed to protect the right of the individual to privacy of their information. Information collected in respect of proposed participation in any aspect of the conference will only be used for the purposes of planning and conducting the conference and may also be provided to the organising body or to organisers of future events. It is also usual to produce a ‘delegate list’ of attendees at the conference and to include the individual’s details in such a list. Consent for publication of the individual’s information may be withheld when completing the registration form for the conference. Individuals are also entitled to access the information held by written application to the conference managers.