Terms & Conditions of Entry

1. Admission

Entry to the Event is strictly subject to the discretion of the Event Organiser, Stirling Media Pty Ltd (“Organiser”).

The Organiser reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any person from the Event at any time, without refund, for any reason including (but not limited to) non-compliance with these

Terms & Conditions. All attendees must be registered and hold a valid ticket or badge.

2. Age Restrictions

This is a business event. Entry is strictly limited to persons aged 18 years and over.

No persons under the age of 18 are permitted under any circumstances, including during event build (move-in) or breakdown (move-out).

3. Attendee Conduct and Commercial Activity

Attendees must behave in a professional and respectful manner at all times.

Attendees are strictly prohibited from:
- Promoting, marketing, or selling products or services
- Conducting business development, lead generation, or commercial solicitation unless they are an official sponsor or exhibitor of the Event.

Any attendee found in breach of this condition may be removed from the Event without refund and may be refused entry to future events.

4. Ticket Classification and Misuse

The Organiser reserves the right to review, verify and reclassify attendee registrations.
If an attendee has registered under an incorrect category (including but not limited to misrepresenting themselves as a “buyer” or “non-supplier”), the Organiser may:
- Cancel the ticket
- Require payment of the correct ticket type
- Refuse entry to the Event

5. Catering and Expenses

Food and beverages are not included with standard tickets.

Attendees are responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages unless their ticket type explicitly includes catering (e.g. VIP or hospitality access).

6. Photography, Filming and Media

Photography, video recording and live streaming will take place at the Event.

By attending, you:
- Acknowledge that you may be photographed or filmed
- Grant the Organiser the right to use your image, likeness, voice or company name/logo in any media for promotional, marketing or commercial purposes, without compensation or notice

If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, you should not attend the Event.

7. Intellectual Property

All content presented at the Event (including presentations, materials and displays) remains the intellectual property of the Organiser, speakers, exhibitors or respective owners.

Such content must not be copied, reproduced, distributed or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

8. Data Use, Privacy and Badge Scanning

By registering for or attending the Event, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Your personal information will be used by the Organiser for event administration, communications and related marketing activities
- Your details will not be sold or shared with unrelated third parties

You may choose to share your details with sponsors, exhibitors or partners by:
- Allowing your badge or QR code to be scanned- Entering competitions, prize draws or activations
- Providing your details directly to them

By doing so, you consent to being contacted by that party.

9. Communication and Marketing Consent

By registering for, purchasing a ticket for, or attending the Event, you expressly consent to the Organiser contacting you using the details provided, including your email address and mobile phone number.

This may include:
- Event updates and important information
- Ticketing communications and confirmations
- Event reminders and logistical updates
- Promotional information relating to this Event and future events organised by the Organiser

Communication may be sent via:
- Email
- SMS/text message
- Telephone call

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe function or by contacting the Organiser directly.