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Sponsorship and Exhibition
Prospectus
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
The Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) is excited to present you with the only
opportunity in 2022 to meet face to face with the Australian Career Development community in one place,
at one time.
If career practitioners are important to your business or organisation, then engaging in this Conference is
the best investment you can make to raise your profile, develop new business opportunities, or renew
acquaintances.
This is a vital occasion to have your message heard - and it's an experience that can't be had online or at
a local, smaller event. Our Sponsorship and Exhibition options provide something for all sizes and levels of
involvement.
PROGRAM AT A 2022 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
GLANCE
The CDAA National Conference will be held from Thursday, 12th May to
12th May, 2022
Saturday, 14th May 2022 at the Crowne Plaza, Coogee Beach Sydney.
Keynote and concurrent
sessions, Trade exhibition
The 2022 Conference program focuses on colleagues who are rising to
and 2022 Awards for
the challenge and finding new opportunities to excel in service and
Excellence Dinner
practice in this "New Normal" and will comprise of three days of
Conference keynote, plenary and concurrent sessions along with
13th May, 2022
workshops. In addition, the CDAA "2022 Awards for Excellence"
Keynote and concurrent
presentation and dinner will be held on Thursday, 12th May 2022.
sessions, Trade exhibition
and Networking Reception
The Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) has proven to
be a leader in providing high quality professional development
14th May, 2022
opportunities for career practitioners and the National Conference is at
Keynote and concurrent
the forefront of the professional development program. In 2022, we
sessions
continue this tradition and, as always, plan to exceed expectations.
BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANISATION
With the 2022 CDAA National Conference set to attract more than 250 delegates, sponsoring or
exhibiting will be the best investment your organisation can make to raise your profile, develop
new business opportunities or renew acquaintances with the career development community.
Promote your industry or sector career story to Australia's leading career practitioners
Demonstrate your products or services face-to-face to key decision makers rather than by
electronic communication
Be co-branded with a highly successful Conference which has a strong history and growing
delegate participation
All Conference registrations and catering will occur in the Exhibition area - maximum
opportunity for delegates to hear your message
Networking with Australia's leading career practitioners from every sector during the
Conference, at the Networking Drinks and the Awards for Excellence Dinner
Exclusive branding opportunities including Barista Cart, Charing Station, Ice Cream Cart and
more
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITES
Participation in the 2022 CDAA National Conference will provide a range of networking
opportunities for Sponsors and Exhibitors to interact with delegates throughout the event.
The social program this year will include the Awards for Excellence Dinner to be held on
Thursday, 12th May and Networking Drinks on Friday, 13th May 2022.
These events provide sponsors and exhibitors with extensive networking opportunities
with all conference delegates. Attendance at the Dinner and Networking Drinks is
included for one (1) person in all trade and sponsorship packages.
87% of 2019 Sponsors
and Exhibitors* say
speaking to members and
delegates in one location
is the Conference greatest
value
*Post Conference Survey
WHO ARE OUR DELEGATES?
Delegates at CDAA Conferences are Career Practitioners from every state and territory in
Australia and also a small representation from New Zealand and Asia.
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CUSTOM PACKAGES
For further information about any of the Sponsorship or Exhibition opportunities contained in
this prospectus, or to discuss alternative packages to suit your requirements, please contact
the Conference Manager, Peta Webster, at GEMS Event Management Australia on +61 2 9744
5252 or via email at pwebster@gemsevents.com.au
PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Please refer to the following pages for detailed listing of sponsorship package entitlements. All
prices are GST inclusive.
Gold Silver
SPONSORSHIP INCLUSIONS Platinum Gold Bronze App
Dinner Networking
Fees without exhibition
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$6,5000 $3,5000
space
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Fees with one (1) exhibition
$15,000 $12,000 SO SO
$12,000 $7,500 $4,500
space
4@ 2@ 2@ 2@
Pull up banners to be Conference Awards
Conference Networking
displayed Venue Venue Dinner Drinks
All pages of
Company logo placement
Conference Sponsor page Sponsor page Sponsor page Sponsor page
on Conference webiste website
Logo included on
Conference PowerPoint and Awards
3 minute address to Opening of Opening of
Awards Networking
Day 1 Day 2
delegates Drinks
Full conference registration
4 2 2 1 1
(including social functions)
Additional social function 2 x Network
2 x Awards
tickets Drinks
Banner advertisement on
2 1 1 2
Conference App
Full delegate list
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Please refer to the following pages for detailed listing of sponsorship package entitlements. All
prices are GST inclusive.
Breakfast Delegate Ice Cream Barista Charging
SPONSORSHIP INCLUSIONS
Session Lounge Station Coffee Cart Station
Fees without exhibition
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$4,500 $3,000 $3,000
space
Fees with one (1) exhibition $6,000 $4,500 $4,500 $4,000
space
2@
Pull up banners to be 2 @ Breakfast Lounge 1 @ Ice Cream 1 @ Coffee
displayed Function Room Entranceway Station Cart
Company logo placement
Sponsor page Sponsor page Sponsor page Sponsor page Sponsor page
on Conference webiste
Logo included on
Conference PowerPoint
Exclusive naming/ branding
rights to your session
Full conference registration
1 1 1 1 1
(including social functions)
Full delegate list
Sponsor profile on
Conference AppPREMINUM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Please refer to the following pages for detailed listing of sponsorship package entitlements. PLATINUM CONFERENCE SPONSOR Package Fee: $15,000 (including GST) Sponsorship entitlements include: One (1) pod exhibition booth. Company logo prominently displayed at the Conference. Sponsor to provide up to four (4) pull up banners to be displayed in the Plenary room and Registration area. Exclusive 3-minute address to delegates in the Opening Plenary Session on Day 1 of the Conference. Four (4) Complimentary registrations to attend the Conference (Full Conference Registration including attendance at the Awards for Excellence Dinner and Networking Drinks). Company logo prominently displayed on all speaker introduction PowerPoint's for all plenary and concurrent sessions during the Conference. Opportunity to place two (2) banner advertisements on the home screen of the app (sponsor to provide artwork as per specifications provided). Company name, logo and web link advertised on all pages of the official Conference website and in all email correspondence promoting the event. A full delegate listing at the conclusion of the Conference (only delegates who wish to have their details shared). Option to purchase an additional Exhibition Booth at a 10% discount. GOLD CONFERENCE SPONSOR Package Fee: $12,000 (including GST) Sponsorship entitlements include: One (1) pod exhibition booth. Company logo prominently displayed at the Conference. Sponsor to provide up to two (2) pull up banners to be displayed in the Plenary room and Registration area. Exclusive 3-minute address to delegates in the Opening Plenary Session on Day 2 of the Conference. Two (2) Complimentary registrations to attend the Conference (Full Conference Registration including attendance at the Awards for Excellence Dinner and Networking Drinks). Company logo prominently displayed on all speaker introduction PowerPoint's for all plenary and concurrent sessions during the Conference. Opportunity to place one (1) banner advertisement on the home screen of the app (sponsor to provide artwork as per specifications provided). Company name, logo and web link included on the sponsors page of the Conference Website and in all email correspondence promoting the event. A full delegate listing at the conclusion of the Conference (only delegates who wish to have their details shared). Option to purchase an additional Exhibition Booth at a 10% discount.
GOLD CONFERENCE DINNER SPONSOR
Package Fee: $12,000 (including GST)
Sponsorship entitlements include:
One (1) pod exhibition booth.
Exclusive branding rights at the 2022 Conference Awards for Excellence Dinner to be held on
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Thursday, 12th May 2022. Sponsor to provide up to two (2) pull up banners to be displayed in the
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function room
Exclusive 3-minute address to delegates at the 2022 Awards for Excellence Dinner.
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Two (2) complimentary registrations to attend the Conference (Full Conference Registration including
attendance at the Awards for Excellence Dinner and Networking Drinks).
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Two (2) additional tickets to attend the 2022 Awards for Excellence Dinner.
Opportunity to place a banner advertisement on the home screen of the app (sponsor to provide
artwork as per specifications provided)
Company name, logo and web link included on the sponsors page of the Conference Website and in
all email correspondence promoting the event.
A full delegate listing at the conclusion of the Conference (only delegates who wish to have their
details shared).
Option to purchase an additional Exhibition Booth at a 10% discount.
SILVER NETWORKING DRINKS SPONSOR
Package Fee With Exhibition Booth: $7,500 (including GST)
Package Fee Without Exhibition Booth: $6.500 (including GST)
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Sponsorship entitlements include:
Exclusive branding rights at the 2022 Conference Networking Drinks, which will be held on Friday,
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13th May 2022. Sponsor to provide up to two (2) pull up banners to be displayed in the pre-function
area during the networking drinks.
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Exclusive 3-minute address to delegates at the 2022 Conference Networking Drinks.
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One (1) Complimentary registrations to attend the Conference (Full Conference Registration including
attendance at the Awards for Excellence Dinner and Networking Drinks).
Two (2) additional tickets to attend the 2022 CDAA National Conference Networking Drinks on Friday,
13th May 2022
Company name, logo and web link included on the sponsors page of the Conference Website and in all
email correspondence promoting the event.
A full delegate listing at the conclusion of the Conference (only delegates who wish to have their
details shared).
Option to purchase an additional Exhibition Booth at a 10% discount.BRONZE CONFERENCE APP SPONSOR
Package Fee With Exhibition Booth: $4,500 (including GST)
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Package Fee Without Exhibition Booth: $3,500 (including GST)
Upgrade Options: Company banner shown on all pages of the app (sponsor to provide artwork): $800
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Sponsorship entitlements include:
Dedicated sponsor icon on the Conference App (sponsor to provide content)
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Two (2) App Advertisements on the home page of the Conference App (sponsor to provide artwork)
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One (1) Complimentary registration to attend the Conference (Full Conference Registration including
attendance at the Awards for Excellence Dinner and Networking Drinks).
Company logo included in al Conference App correspondence to registered delegates
Company name, logo and web link included on the sponsors page of the Conference Website.
Sponsor profile on the Conference App.
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Please refer to the following pages for detailed listing of sponsorship package entitlements. All prices are GST
inclusive.
BREAKFAST SESSION SPONSOR
Package Fee: $4,000 (including GST) | Limited to two opportunities
Sponsorship entitlements include:
You will have the opportunity to hold a promotional demonstration or workshop before the Conference
Program begins (Title, speakers and synopsis to be approved by the Conference Organising
Committee)
Exclusive branding rights of your breakfast session on either Friday, 13th May or Saturday, 14th May
2022. Sponsor to provide up to two (2) pull up banners to be displayed in the function room.
Company logo on the Conference Program next to your Breakfast Session (subject to production
deadlines).
Company logo prominently displayed on breakfast session formality PowerPoint.
Company logo prominently displayed on breakfast session room signage.
One (1) complimentary registration to attend the Conference (Full Conference Registration including
attendance at the Awards for Excellence Dinner and Networking Drinks).
Company name, logo and web link included on the sponsors page of the Conference Website and in all
email correspondence promoting the event.
A full delegate listing at the conclusion of the Conference (only delegates who wish to have their
details shared).BARISTA COFFEE STATION SPONSOR
Package Fee With Exhibition Booth: $4,500 (including GST)
Package Fee Without Exhibition Booth: $3,000 (including GST)
Upgrade Options: Branded keep cups provided to all delegates (sponsor to provide artwork): $4,000
Coffee Cart available on Thursday or Saturday: $1,500 (per additional day)
Sponsorship entitlements include:
One barista coffee machine will be located within the exhibition area and will be operational during
exhibition break times Friday (packages for half day on Thursday or Saturday are available upon
request)
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Exclusive branding rights of the coffee station. Sponsor to provide one (1) pull up banner to be
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displayed at the station.
Company logo prominently displayed on Barista Coffee Station signage.
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Opportunity to provide sponsors cap to be worn by barista (sponsor to supply at own cost)
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Opportunity to provide sponsors napkins and cups to be used (sponsor to supply at own cost)
Opportunity to have one of your registered staff at the station during the breaks to interact with
delegates.
Sponsor profile on the Conference App.
One (1) Complimentary registration to attend the Conference (Full Conference Registration including
attendance at the Awards for Excellence Dinner and Networking Drinks).
Company name, logo and web link included on the sponsors page of the Conference Website and in all
email correspondence promoting the event.
A full delegate listing at the conclusion of the Conference (only delegates who wish to have their
details shared).
DELEGATE LOUNGE SPONSOR
Package Fee: $6,500 (including GST)
Sponsorship entitlements include:
One (1) pod exhibition booth.
Exclusive branding of the Delegate Networking Lounge. Sponsor to provide up to to (2) pull up
banners to be displayed at the lounge entranceway.
Two (2) couches, one (1) coffee table and one (1) brochure stand provided (additional furniture at
sponsors expense).
One (1) Complimentary registration to attend the Conference (Full Conference Registration including
attendance at the Awards for Excellence Dinner and Networking Drinks).
Sponsor profile included in the Conference App
A full delegate listing at the conclusion of the Conference (only delegates who wish to have their
details shared).ICE CREAM STATION SPONSOR
Package Fee With Exhibition Booth: $4,500 (including GST)
Package Fee Without Exhibition Booth: $3,000 (including GST)
Sponsorship entitlements include:
An ice cream station will be located within the exhibition area, servicing ice cream to delegates
throughout the afternoon tea breaks.
Exclusive branding rights of the Ice Cream Station. Sponsor to provide one (1) pull up banner to be
displayed at the station.
Company logo prominently displayed on Ice Cream Station signage.
Opportunity to provide sponsors cap to be worn by server (sponsor to supply at own cost)
Opportunity to provide sponsors napkins to be given out the ice cream (sponsor to supply at own cost)
Opportunity to have one of your registered staff at the station during the breaks to interact with
delegates.
Sponsor profile included on the Conference App
One (1) complimentary registration to attend the Conference (Full Conference Registration including
attendance at the Awards for Excellence Dinner and Networking Drinks).
Company name, logo and web link included on the sponsors page of the Conference Website and in all
email correspondence promoting the event.
CHARGING STATION SPONSOR
Package Fee: $4,000 (including GST)
Upgrade Options: Add a second charging station - $1,500
Pull up banner next to charging station (sponsor to provide banner) - $400
Sponsorship entitlements include:
One (1) pod exhibition booth.
Sponsor branding of one (1) charging station.
One (1) complimentary registration to attend the Conference (Full Conference Registration including
attendance at the Awards for Excellence Dinner and Networking Drinks).
Company name, logo and web link included on the sponsors page of the Conference Website and in
all email correspondence promoting the event.
A full delegate listing at the conclusion of the Conference (only delegates who wish to have their
details shared).
NEED A DIFFERENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY?
We can work with you to create packages and commitment levels tailored to suit your marketing
strategies, that will help your company achieve the best results at the 2022 CDAA National Conference.
Please contact Peta Webster, Conference Manager at GEMS Event Management Australia on +61 2 9744
5252 or email pwebster@gemsevents.com.au to discuss your requirements.TRADE EXHIBITION PACKAGES
The trade exhibition will run from 10.00am on Thursday, 12th May 2022 until the conclusion of
Networking Drinks at 5.35pm on Friday, 13th May 2022 and will be located in the Coogee Room within
the Crowne Plaza, Coogee Beach. All delegate catering will be served amongst the trade exhibition area.
SINGLE POD BOOTH OPTION 1 - $2,500 (Incl. GST)
Pod Exhibition Booth Inclusions:
2.5mH Pod booth with curved back wall panel
White built-in lockable cupboard
Full colour digital print graphics as shown in image
(exhibitor to provide artwork)
1 x 4amp power point
1 x arm light
Pod Upgrade Options:
Option to add bar stools and additional furniture
Add an LCD Screen with desk stand
SINGLE POD BOOTH OPTION 2 - $2,500 (Incl. GST)
Pod Exhibition Booth Inclusions:
2.5mH Pod booth with 3.5mH side blades and built-in
benchtop
Full colour digital print graphics as shown in image
(exhibitor to provide artwork)
1 x 4amp power point
1 x arm light
Pod Upgrade Options:
Option to add bar stools and additional furniture
Add an LCD Screen with mounting on the boothEXHIBITOR ENTITLEMENTS One (1) complimentary registration to attend the Conference (Full Conference Registration including attendance at the Awards for Excellence Dinner and Networking Drinks). Company name, logo and web link included on the exhibitors page of the Conference Website A full delegate listing at the conclusion of the Conference (only delegates who wish to have details shared) Inclusion in the 2022 Exhibition Passport Competition on the Conference App Catering is included in your exhibition package for one (1) staff member nominated to receive the complimentary Full Conference Registration. So that all members of staff can enjoy Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea with delegates, the exhibiting company will be charged $90.00 per day for each additional staff member who is working at the Exhibition, to cover catering fees charged by the venue. TRADE EXHIBITOR INSURANCE Exhibitors should consult their own insurance company and/or broker for proper coverage of their exhibits and displays. In most cases you will be able to extend your existing policy. Public Liability Insurance cover for your exhibition area must be taken out for a minimum of $10,000,000 from the first day of bump in on Thursday, 12th May 2022 until the completion of bump our on the evening of Friday, 13th May 2022. A copy of your Public Liability Certificate of Currency must be sent to Lucia Johnston at GEMS Event Management via email to ljohnston@gemsevents.com.au by no later than Monday, 11th April 2022. EXHIBITOR INFORMATION KIT The Exhibitor Information Kit, to be sent out at least three months prior to the Conference. The kit will provide you with all the information you need in order to plan for your attendance as a Trade Exhibitor at the 2022 CDAA National Conference.
CONFERENCE FLOORPLAN
The Conference floorplan will be released soon.
Should you confirm your exhibition booth prior to the floorplan being released, you will be given
priority of the exhibition booths available.
$7,000 INCL GSTBOOKING FORM
Contact Person
Company Name
ABN
Postal Address
Suburb
$7,000 INCL GST
Post Code
Telephone
Mobile Number
Email
Website
I/We wish to sponsor/exhibit at the 2022 CDAA National
CONFERENCE Conference and apply the sponsorship package/exhibition
ORGANISER booth as indicated. We agree to pay the total cost as
Should you have any questions shown on the dates indicated, including applicable GST
regarding the 2022 CDAA and any other charges incurred on our behalf. I/We
National Conference, please authorise the organisers to use the intellectual property
contact GEMS Event supplied by us such as logos, to advertise and promote the
Conference. I/We indemnify the organisers against any
Management Australia on
claims arising out of the use of the intellectual property in
+61 2 9744 5252.
accordance with this Sponsorship and Exhibition
Prospectus.
Event Manager
Kate Frost
kfrost@gemsevents.com.au
Signed:
Sponsorship Sales Manger
Julie McGraw Name (Print):
jmcgraw@gemsevents.com.au
Position:SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION OPTIONS
All completed booking forms must be emailed to GEMS Event Management Australia to
secure your booking.
Available Exhibition Options Cost (inc. GST) Qty Total
Single Pod Booth Option 1 $2,500
$7,000 INCL GST
Single Pod Booth Option 2 $2,500
Package Upgrade Option POA
With Exhibition Without Exhibition
Available Major Sponsor Options Qty Total
Stand Stand
Platinum Conference Sponsor $15,000 N/A
Gold Conference Sponsor $10,000 N/A
Gold Conference Dinner Sponsor SOLD SOLD
Silver Networking Drinks Sponsor SOLD SOLD
Bronze Conference App Sponsor SOLD SOLD
Breakfast Session Sponsor $4,500 N/A
Delegate Lounge Sponsor $6,500 N/A
Ice Cream Station Sponsor $4,500 $3,000
Barista Coffee Station Sponsor SOLD SOLD
Charging Station Sponsor $4,500 N/A
Exhibition Preference
Please let us know the exhibition space you wish to reserve:
1st preference:
2nd preference:
3rd preference:TERMS AND CONDITIONS A completed booking form is required to confirm your sponsorship or trade exhibition booth booking. Exhibition spaces will be allocated on a "first in, first served" basis. Booths will be allocated in order of your preferences on your booking form. Where only one preference is provided, and that space has already been sold, a booth will be allocated as close as possible to the desired location. Payment does not have to accompany the booking form, however payment terms and conditions must be adhered to else the booth may be released for sale to another exhibitor. Upon receipt if the signed booking form, the Conference Organiser will confirm entitlements in writing and forward a booking confimation along with a tax invoice. A deposit of 50% must be paid within 14 days of the date of the booking. If payment of the deposit is not recieved within that time, the booth will be available for sale to another company. The full amount of the booking must be paid within 60 days from the date of the invoice and by no later than 1 month prior to the Conference. For late bookings, the full amount of the booking must be finalised prior to the Conference commencement date. No exhibitor will be allowed to occupy the allocated exhibition space until all monies owing to the Conference Organiser are paid in full. All amounts are payable in Australian Dollars. Cheques must be made payable to GEMS Event Management Australia. Direct Debits are to be made to the account number listed on the bottom of the Tax Invoice. All credit card payments will incur a credit card processing fee as stated on the tax invoice. All payments must include 10% Goods and Services Tax. Acceptance of sponsorship and exhibition bookings is at the discretion of the Conference Organising Committee. Sponsors/Exhibitors are not permitted to assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any part of their package/booked space unless prior consent in writing from the Conference Organisers is provided. All exhibitors must produce a valid Public Liability insurance Certificate of Currency for the period of the exhibition and this must be submitted to the Conference Organiser The Conference Organiser reserves the right in unforeseen circumstances to amend or alter the exact site or location of the stand and the exhibitor undertakes to agree to any alteration to the site or the space reallocated by the Conference Organiser. The Conference Organiser reserves the right to change the exhibition floor layout if necessary. The Conference Organiser agrees to provide the exhibitor with an Exhibition Manual prior to the exhibition for the purpose of communicating required actions on the part of the exhibitor. The Conference Organiser reserves the right to refuse any person including exhibitor staff, representatives, visitors, contactors and/or agents entry to the exhibition if they do not hold a Conference name badge. The Conference Organiser will arrange security onsite, if required by the venue, during the period of the exhibition but will accept no liability for loss or damage. The Conference organiser will not be liable and makes no guarantee of the number of visitors to the exhibition. Equally, the Conference Organiser will not be accoutable for the level of commerical acitivty generated. The exhibitor must comply with all the directions/requests issues by the Conference Organiser including those outlined in the Exhibition Manual The exhibitor will not display or exhibit in such a manner as to obstruct or affect neighbouring exhibitors. This includes blocking or projecting light, impeding or projecting into aisles or neighbouring exhibition spaces. The exhibitor agrees to adhere to all Conference venue rules and regulations. Official contractors will be appointed by the Conference Organiser to undertake stand construction, freight forwarding (if applicable) supply of furniture, electrics and IT Equipment. This is for insurance and security reasons. Discounts for any entitlements not used or required will not be provided. The exhibitor will submit plans and visuals of custom designed exhibits, if applicable, to the Conference Organiser by no later than Friday, 13th May 2022. Exhibitors failing to do so may be denied access to the exhibition to build or may be required to cease building. All bookings are subject to approval by the Conference Committee.
CANCELLATION POLICY Sponsorship cancellations received in writing by the Event Organisers, will only be accepted if the sponsoring company has not yet received coverage in any promotional emails or marketing documents. In this instance, all fees will be refunded less an AUD$550 administration fee. Sponsorship cancellations received after the sponsoring company has received the abovementioned acknowledgements, cannot be accepted and will not be refunded. Trade Exhibition cancellations received in writing by the Conference Organisers by Friday, 11th February 2022 will be accepted and all fees refunded less an AUD$550 administration fee. Trade Exhibition cancellations received after this date will not be eligible for a refund. COVID POLICY This Conference will comply with government requirements for health and safety as applicable at the time. This may mean that the format of presentations may change, depending on the circumstances. CDAA will provide ample notice to all stakeholders should this be necessary. We recognise that there are significant concerns about the health impacts and travel uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are our no-nonsense policies in relation to the virus. Why is the CDAA 2022 National Conference a face-to face event? One of the important benefits described by delegates to CDAA National Conferences is the richness and camaraderie of meeting and interacting with colleagues. After three years without this experience, the National Executive has undertaken a careful risk assessment and decided to make the 2022 Conference a face to face event; subject to any government health regulations that may be in place at the time. It is understood and accepted a face to face conference model will not work for all members. The logistics, programming, costs and implications of trying to run it as an online or mixed source event as well as face-to face, are prohibitive for a small organisation with relatively small conference attendances, like CDAA. What happens if we go into another lockdown and state borders are closed? The CDAA 2022 National Conference is planned as an in-person event at Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach. If an in- person event is unable to proceed due to COVID-19 government-imposed restrictions, we will consider our options to either move to a virtual delivery or postpone to another time. What if the event has to be postponed? If the Conference has to be postponed due to an outbreak of COVID-19 restricting travel to, or circulation within, Sydney, sponsors and exhibitors will be notified immediately, and their booking transferred to the new date. If the new date is unsuitable, your booking will be refunded in full. Will I be safe at the CDAA 2022 National Conference? The health and safety of our delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and staff is paramount, so we are working closely with the venue to ensure we follow all government health regulations and hygiene protocols onsite at the Conference. Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach has a COVID-safe plan in place, with all attendees required to use the NSW Government COVID Safe Check-in each day. When in attendance at the Conference, you will be expected to follow the directions of venue staff and organisers for the safety of yourself and others. We encourage all attendees to practice good hand-hygiene while onsite at the Conference, utilising the hand sanitiser available, as well as maintaining appropriate social distancing at all times.
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