Frequently Asked Questions

 

Who is organising the conference?

The Stormwater Industry Association of QLD is the convenor of the 2011 State Conference. Further information on the Stormwater Industry Association of QLD can be obtained by visiting www.siaqueensland.info

GEMS Event Management are Professional Conference Organisers who have been engaged to assist in the management of the 2011 SIA Queensland State Conference. GEMS are members of Meetings and Events Australia and the Professional Conference Organisers Association. Further information on our company is available at www.gemsevents.com.au

 

Who should attend the Conference?

The 2011 SIAQ State Conference Program has been designed for the following stormwater professionals:

• All levels of government, with interests in environmental management, planning, construction, education, community services, engineering and research
• Civil and consulting engineers
• Surveyors and urban planners
• Civil construction contractors
• Geo-technical engineers and soil scientists
• Landscape architects and landscape contractors
• Universities and research institutions
• Service industries to the environment, stormwater and the water quality industry

 

What are the conference dates?

The 2011 Conference will be held on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th May, 2011 at QT Gold Coast (formerly The Gold Coast International Hotel), Surfers Paradise, Queensland. The Conference Welcome Reception will be held on the evening of Wednesday, 25th May, 2011.

 

How much does it cost to attend?

Full details of the Early Bird and Post Early Bird delegates fees are available on the “General Information” page of this website.

 

Can I share my full Conference registration with another person?

Splitting of full conference registrations is not allowed under any circumstances. Delegates who only wish to attend one day of the conference must register as day delegates.

 

Can I just attend one session on one day of the conference?

No. The minimum registration for the conference is a Day Delegate Registration Package which covers one full day's conference attendance. Delegates cannot registration to attend a single session or a half day session.

 

Can I cancel my registration?

All cancellations must be advised to GEMS in writing (either by fax or email) before the cancellation can be processed. Registrations can be cancelled up to the Conference Cancellation Date of Friday, 1st April, 2011 and will be refunded less an administration fee of $110. Registrations cancelled after the cut off date are not refundable.

 

If I need to cancel my registration after the cancellation date, can another person from my organisation attend in my place?

Yes. Such changes must be advised to GEMS in writing (either by fax or email) by no later than 5 working days prior to the commencement of the conference.

 

Do we have a discount of groups for more than one person?

Group discounts for multiple conference registrations are not available.

 

How do I get to the venue?

Please visit the “Venue and Accommodation” page on the Conference Website for full details of the conference venue.

 

What is the cost of parking at the venue?

Please visit the “Venue and Travel” page on the Conference Website for full details of the parking charges at the venue.

 

Further Information?

For information about the 2011 SIAQ State Conference including exhibition, sponsorship, registration and general conference inquiries please contact:

Julie McGraw
Conference Manager

Phone: 02 9744 5252
Fax: 02 9747 8366

Email: jmcgraw@gemspl.com.au
Website: www.gemsevents.com.au

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