Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
If you are travelling from overseas and are going to be staying in Australia for longer than 72 hours, you will need to apply for your visa. For more information on visas, please visit our visa information webpage.
Tap water in Wollongong is fresh and safe to drink.
The currency used in Australia is AUD. Please click here for an online converter.
Once you’re here, you can exchange your currency in many places, including at the airport when you arrive. The Sunshine Coast only has a couple of foreign exchange shops across the townships, so try to cash your traveller’s cheques at the airport, as banks will charge you. Please note that Twin Waters is a 13 minute drive from Maroochydore.
If you’d like to visit a bank, you will need to visit Marychydore. See below for a list of banks:
- Westpac
- National Australia Bank
- Commonwealth
- ANZ
- St George
- Suncorp
All the above banks have automatic tellers (ATMs) that will take any international cards and nearly all international networks such as Cirrus, Plus, STAR international ATM mark, Interlink or Maestro POS mark. Travellers should contact their bank at home for information on availability and service charges. The most commonly accepted credit cards in Australia are American Express, Bankcard, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and BarclayCard.
ATMs usually dispense money in two lot’s, so please double check for money before leaving the machine.
Use ATMs that are affiliated with your home bank it will save you a few dollars every transaction.
The Conference Venue
Taxis, UBERS, buses, trains and hire cars are all great methods of transportation when in Wollongong. Please visit our Getting There page for extensive details on each method of transport, including a special discount for delegates using an airport transfer.
Get a goCard to help you get around: Get a goCard and save at least 30%! goCard is TransLink’s electronic ticket to travel seamlessly on all TransLink bus, train, ferry and tram services. Plus, it entitles you to a minimum 30% saving on all fares. It’s simple to use. All you need to do is top up your card, touch on at the start of your journey and touch off at the end.
You can buy a goCard at selected retailers including 7-Eleven and NightOwl stores and some newsagencies across South East Queensland. Follow this link to get your goCard online.
During the Conference
The dress code throughout the day is smart casual. The dress code for the Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner is also Smart Casual.
The registration desk will be clearly marked. More information on the location of the desk will be confirmed closer to the event. Please direct any questions you may have regarding registration, session attendance or other elements of the conference to Leishman Associates staff at this desk.
Delegates and exhibitors will be provided with an individual name badge, which will give you access to all sessions and social events that you have registered to attend. This must be worn at all times within the conference venue.
An electronic copy of the handbook will be available for download from the website and emailed to you closer to the conference date. There will not be a printed copy available. An Event App will be available to download for iOS and Android through the App Stores.
Delegates have access to complimentary WIFI for the duration of the conference. Please see the Leishman Associates staff at the registration desk to obtain the password.
In the lead-up to the conference, small updates will be made to the program. See the latest version on the website and in the conference App. Any changes to the conference program during the conference will be announced during housekeeping notices each morning. You may also check with Leishman Associates staff at the registration desk.
Delegates are not permitted to use any type of camera or recording device at any of the sessions unless written permission has been obtained from the relevant speaker. A professional photographer will be at the conference, if you have any issues with being photographed please notify the photographer or Leishman Associates staff.
The members of the Conference Organising Committee and Leishman Associates accept no liability for personal accident of loss or damage suffered by any participant, accompanying person, invited observer or any other person by whatever means. Nor do we accept liability for any equipment or software brought to the conference by delegates, speakers, sponsors or any other party. Please protect your personal property. Do not leave laptops, cameras, and other valuable items unsecured. Be conscious of individuals who appear out of place and do not wear a conference name badge. Advise Leishman Associates staff if this does not occur.
If you experience any bad behavior and/or you feel uncomfortable or unsafe during the events, please contact the Event Organisers.
Registration & Social Functions
Full Registration
Full Registration includes attendance at all sessions during the days of 27-30 September 2020. Full Registration also includes name badge, lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments and entry to the Welcome Reception and Poster Session. A ticket to the Conference Dinner can be purchased for an additional cost.
Day Registration
Day Registration includes attendance at sessions on the nominated day of attendance, name badge, lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments on the day of attendance and a ticket to the poster session if you are registered on that day. Day Registration does not include tickets to the Welcome Reception or Conference Dinner. Tickets to the social functions must be purchased separately at an additional cost.
You must advise the Conference Managers of any special dietary requirements when you register for the conference. Caterers at each function will be informed of these. During the day there will be a buffet table offering food suitable for dietary requirements. If you are unsure, please don’t hesitate to ask staff at the registration desk.
IMPORTANT– If your dietary request relates to a life threatening allergy, please ensure that you advise the organisers as soon as possible.
After registering for the conference you would have been emailed a Registration Confirmation which lists all social functions for which you are registered. If you require another copy please email angelah@laevents.com.au. Tickets to the Welcome Reception are included in each Full Registration however booking a ticket is essential. Tickets to the Conference Dinner aren’t included in any registration. Additional tickets for social functions can be purchased in advance through the online form and at the registration desk (subject to availability).
Click here to view information on our social functions. If you have any questions, please contact Angela Haley at Leishman Associates (03 6234 7844).
Yes, you most certainly can – additional tickets can be booked when you registered online, or through the Leishman Associates office. Please email your request to angelah@laevents.com.au if you have already registered. During the conference, bookings can be made at the registration desk, subject to availability.
Speaker, Chairperson or Poster Presenter
Chairpersons will receive an email prior to the conference, reminding them of their responsibilities. If you are a chairperson and do not receive this, or have additional questions, please contact Angela Haley at Leishman Associates (03 6234 7844).
Please bring your PowerPoint presentation with you when you register. All speakers should present themselves to the Speakers Preparation Room, at least four hours prior to their scheduled presentation time, to upload their presentation. Speakers are also requested to assemble in their session room 5 minutes before the commencement of the session if possible, to meet with their session chair and to familiarise themselves with the room and the audio visual equipment. A technician will be present in the room at all times. There will be facility to test and modify your presentation if required within the Speakers Preparation Room.
All authors are asked to be alongside their poster during their poster session. The Poster Session is marketed as an opportunity for delegates to approach the author of the poster and ask questions or discuss any element of the information displayed.
Posters must be no larger than A0 (1189mm high x 841mm wide) portrait. We encourage presenters to provide their own Velcro ‘hooks’ to display the posters. Presenters must bring their poster with them to the conference and advise Leishman Associates staff at the registration desk when they arrive.
Accommodation
You can book your accommodation through the online registration form or by emailing Angela Haley to obtain an auto-login token to book your accommodation after you have registered. You will be asked to provide your check-in and check-out date as well as your credit card details to secure the booking. A fee equivalent to the first night of your stay will be taken at 30/45 days prior to your check-in by the hotel. The remaining sum will be due upon your arrival at the hotel. Delegates are encouraged to book in advance as availability closer to the conference date is not guaranteed.
When you book your accommodation your credit card details will be transferred to the hotel you have selected – please confirm this on check-in with your hotel. Your credit card will not be charged until 30/45 days prior to your check-in at the hotel. The remaining sum will be due upon your arrival at the hotel. If the credit card you intend on using to pay for the accommodation does not belong to you, the hotel will require an authority form to be signed. Please obtain this form from this page.
Please email Angela Haley to cancel or change your accommodation prior to the conference (at least 30 days prior to your arrival date to avoid additional fees). If you need to cancel your accommodation booking within 30 days of your arrival date any cancellation fees will be subject to the hotel cancellation policy. Therefore, no accommodation refund can be guaranteed within 30 business days of the conference. If you alter your accommodation booking after you have checked in, please deal directly with the hotel. If you arrive 24 hours later than your indicated arrival day, charges will apply.
Cancellation and Disclaimer
Cancellations must be received in writing – mail, email – to Leishman Associates. Cancellations will not be deemed to be received until you have written confirmation from Leishman Associates. If you have not received acknowledgement within two business days, please contact Leishman Associates on (03) 6234 7844.
Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.
All intellectual property rights of the Conference, and all materials distributed at or in connection with the conference is owned by the Host, Leishman Associates, Sponsors, &/or Speakers presenting at the conference. Participants may not use, reproduce or allow anyone to use or reproduce any trademarks or other trade names appearing at the conference, content, or in any materials distributed at or in connection with the Conference for any reason without the prior written permission from the Host.
No part of the Conference may be recorded, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically, including but not limited to video or audio recording, photography, photocopying or any other information storage or retrieval system known now or in the future, without the explicit written permission of the Host.
The International Conference on Biofabrication reserves the right to amend or alter any advertised details relating to dates, program and speakers if necessary, without notice, as a result of circumstances beyond their control. All attempts have been made to keep any changes to an absolute minimum.