FAQ’s

ALIA does not process or facilitate shared registrations.

All delegates attending the conference must have their own registration. We do have one-day registration options available if you are only able to attend a single day of the conference.

All registrations must be paid in full prior to the start of the conference. You will not be able to check-in onsite and print your name badge unless your registration is paid in full.

Requests for cancellations to your registration must be submitted in writing to ALIA.
Email: events@alia.org.au

Cancellations received by

• 31 January 2026 will receive a full refund,
• 5pm 10 April 2026 will receive a refund less 20% of your total registration charge
• No refunds will be given after 5:01pm 10 April 2026.

Registrations can be transferred to other individuals at no cost (in the same registration category) up until 29 April 2026.

Full terms and conditions can be found here.

No, you need to register for the conference to add a workshop to your booking. You can register for a one-day registration option or the full conference registration option.

Yes. The number of CPD hours claimed for attending ALIA National Conference 2026 will vary from person to person based on days of attendance and participation. Your self-calculated total will be the number of hours spent actively learning and engaging in the conference content.

No, there will be no online/recording option for any sessions of the conference. The ALIA National 2026 Conference is an in-person only conference.

Delegates are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of their accommodation. We highly encourage booking your accommodation early during registration to secure your preferred choice and avoid any potential disappointment. We’re excited to offer discounted rates at three hotels close to Rosehill Gardens. See the Accommodation page for more information.

The information desk is located in the exhibition hall in teh Grand Pavillion at Rosehill Gardens. ALIA Staff will be present to assist with your conference inquiries.

Tuesday 7 May 2024 8:00am – 5:00pm

Wednesday 8 May 2024 8:00am – 5:00pm

Thursday 9 May 2024 8:00am – 5:00pm

There is no limit to the amount of registrations an ALIA Institutional Member Company can receive at the member rate.

ALIA National registration includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on all days of the conference.

The welcome breakfast on Tuesday 12 May and the conference dinner on Wednesday 13 May is an optional add-ons that you can purchase during the regsitration process.

During the registration process you will be asked to list your special dietary requirements, which will be passed onto the venue closer to the event date.

Every effort will be made to accommodate all special dietary requirements where advance notification was given. You will need to make yourself known to one of the Rosehill Gardens staff members at catering times in order to obtain your special meal (should it be required).

Lunch, morning and afternoon teas will all be served in the Exhibition Hall.

During the registration process you will be asked to list your accessibility requirements, which will be passed onto the venue closer to the event date.

Access and facilities for people with disabilities are provided throughout the venue.

Delegates have access to complimentary high-speed public WIFI for the duration of the conference. Visitors, exhibitors and delegates can use the service for basic browsing, email and social media.

Access details will be provided onsite.

The dress code for the conference is smart casual.

ALIA will not be requesting or prodiving papers for the 2026 National Conference.

Messages may be left at the information desk. As no responsibility can be taken to deliver messages personally, please check with the information desk regularly if you are expecting messages.

Need to charge your device? Charge spots sponsored by Gale will be located throughout the exhibition hall.

Unfortunately there are no childcare facilities available onsite. 

Prayer rooms will be available on level 1 of the Grand Pavillion just outside of the Exhibition Hall. A floor plan will be provided at a later date.

We will aim to produce minimal waste from our conference and events. We will reduce, reuse or recycle whenever possible. This includes eliminating the usage of single use plastics and other non-recyclable materials.

We commit to adopting technology to reduce paper usage. Websites, emails, social media, online registration, electronic abstract submission etc will be utilised to reduce printing. Recycling facilities will be provided at events to collect unwanted printed materials. Our suppliers and industry partners will be encouraged to also reduce the amount of paper generated at events.

Printed promotional material will be reduced and eliminated where possible by replacing with electronic communication. Materials handed out at conferences should be reusable, recyclable or environmentally sustainable. Where possible, presentations, papers etc will be provided electronically rather than in printed format. Delegates are able to print if necessary but encouraged to consider their need to print.

We will work with event venues to reduce food wastage, re-purpose leftovers wherever possible to charities and use locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Delegates are asked to consider which events they will attend to ensure that catering numbers and suppliers are accurately ordered to minimise excess.

We will discuss these policies with suppliers, industry partners and venues to encourage environmentally friendly practices in their participation in our events. We will commit to giving preference to suppliers who are able to support and implement these policies.