2025 CONVENTION Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of Delegate Registration

Cancellations for AIFST25 must be notified in writing to: aifst@aifst.com.au.

AIFST will acknowledge your cancellation by the next business day.

Registration is fully refundable up to 5.00pm (AEST) 21 days prior to the event - Monday 21st July, 2025. 

There are no refunds on cancellations made after 5.00pm (AEST) Monday 21st July, 2025.

Non-payment does not constitute cancellation

Alternate Delegates

Alternate delegates are welcome prior to 5.00pm (AEST) Friday 1st August, 2025. by advising AIFST via email to aifst@aifst.com.au. Alternate delegates will not be accepted after this time. 

Please note - specific dietary requirements cannot be met for alternative delegates.

Cancellation of AIFST25 - the 2025 AIFST Convention

In 2025, AIFST25 is to be held as a face-to-face event in Melbourne on August 12th & 13th

If the AIFST is unable to run the face-to-face Convention as planned due to Government imposed restrictions or other events beyond its reasonable control, the Convention may be transferred to a virtual format at a date to be confirmed.

If the Convention is transferred to a virtual format, all registered delegates will receive a virtual ticket for the event and a refund of the price difference.

Attendees and Exhibitors

All attendees must register online with accurate contact information including name, contact number and email address, which in addition to being held in a secure database by AIFST, will assist with contact tracing where required.

Name badges will be issued at registration and must be always worn.

Insurance
Insurance including medical cover and travel insurance, is the responsibility of the delegate. The AIFST will take no responsibility for any participant failing to insure.

Liability
The AIFST shall not be held liable for personal accidents, losses or damage to private property of registered delegates of AIFST25. Delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance.

Code of Conduct

All attendees agree to abide by the AIFST Convention – Delegate Code of Conduct

COVID-Safe Measures

In hosting face-to-face events AIFST expects all presenters and attendees will be able to interact directly.

AIFST will follow advice from the State Government and operate under the venue protocols for our attendance guidelines.

Should the Government or venue guidelines change around health advice and vaccination status, we will continue to operate and follow the recommended guidelines. We advise visitors to check the guidelines prior to attending.

We also recommend that visitors regularly check the Australian Department of Health websites for the most up to date public health advice.

We will continue our duty of care to all our delegates and exhibitors and will continue to support the implementation of additional health and safety and cleaning measures implemented by the venue.