By registering for the SoCLA 2026 National Conference, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. SoCLA reserves the right to change these terms and conditions and notice will be provided via publication on this page.
For any questions, email events@scl.org.au.
SoCLA collects your personal information to provide services to members and non-members, including administering the SoCLA National Conference and related events.
Your personal information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at: Privacy Policy | Society of Construction Law Australia
Delegate details (such as name, organisation, and role) will be accessible to other registered delegates and conference sponsors via the SoCLA Conference App to facilitate networking and engagement.
All conference-related information will be provided electronically via email or through the 2026 SoCLA National Conference App. Instructions for downloading and using the app will be provided closer to the event. Access is limited to registered participants and sponsors.
Photography and videography may occur during the conference and related events. These images and recordings may be used by SoCLA for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes, including on our website, social media, and publications.
By attending the conference, you consent to being photographed or recorded.
If you have concerns or do not wish to appear in photos or videos, please contact events@scl.org.au prior to the event.
Conference Events (except Gala Dinner): Smart Casual
Gala Dinner:
Ladies: Cocktail Dress
Gentlemen: Lounge Suit
This policy applies to conference registration and related event bookings. A separate policy applies to hotel accommodation (see Section 6).
Cancellations received on or before Sunday, 5 April 2026: Refund less 50% of the registration fee.
Cancellations received on or after Monday, 6 April 2026: No refund.
You may substitute your conference registration with another participant eligible for the same registration type. SoCLA reserves the right to charge a $30 administration fee for such substitutions. Substitutions are permitted until Monday, 4 May 2026 and apply only to the conference registration or event.
Hotel accommodation changes or substitutions must be discussed directly with the Hilton Hotel and are subject to Hilton Hotel's policies.
SoCLA reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or convert the conference or any related event to a virtual format for any reason.
If cancellation occurs due to circumstances beyond our control, no refund will be payable. Examples include:
Recommendation: Please consider obtaining travel insurance that covers cancellations, including conference registration, accommodation, and travel expenses (noting that hotel refunds are governed by Hilton’s policy).
Separate Bookings & Responsibility:
Hotel accommodation is booked and held directly with the Hilton Hotel and is independent of your conference registration. SoCLA is not responsible for any accommodation costs or losses if the conference is cancelled, postponed, rescheduled, or converted to a virtual format.
All hotel booking cancellations, changes, fees, substitutions, and refunds are governed solely by the Hilton Hotel’s cancellation policy and terms of business. Any changes to hotel bookings must be arranged directly with the Hilton Hotel.
Registration is confirmed upon full payment.
Payment must be made via credit card at the time of booking unless alternative arrangements have been communicated.
Unpaid registrations may be cancelled by SoCLA. Where the incorrect registration type has been selected by a delegate or event attendee, SoCLA reserves the right to cancel a registration or issue an invoice for the difference between the registration or event type selected, and the applicable registration or event type.
All attendees and guests must comply with SoCLA’s Code of Conduct for Behaviour, as outlined in the Membership Policy (including Attachment 4: Expected Standards of Behaviour for Members and Event Attendees).
Policies, including those relating to diversity, are available at: Policies and Forms | Society of Construction Law Australia
SoCLA accepts no liability for any loss, injury, or damage sustained by participants during the conference or related events.
Participants attend at their own risk and are responsible for their own insurance coverage.
If you require accessibility support (e.g., wheelchair access, hearing assistance), please advise us at the time of booking and no later than 14 days' prior to the event so arrangements can be made.
All conference materials, including presentations, are provided for personal use only and may not be reproduced, distributed, or shared without prior written permission from SoCLA or the respective author.
Conference speakers are required to agree to separate speaker terms and conditions covering use by SoCLA and other parties of materials presented at the conference.
The SoCLA Conference will be paperless and minimal-contact, with all essential information provided via the Conference App.
The app includes details about sponsors, speakers, and attendees, and offers a networking platform for registered participants and sponsors. Instructions will be shared closer to the event.
Dietary requirements must be communicated in advance, ideally at the time of booking. SoCLA and its venues may not be able to accommodate all requirements, particularly those provided within 14 days of the conference start date. In addition to notifying us at the time of booking, please make yourself known to hospitality staff at the Hilton Hotel or any event venue.
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE
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