2021 VATE State Conference

Description
Vladimir: To have lived is not enough for them.  
Estragon: They have to talk about it.
                                                             Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot
 
Last year was our first ever online conference and the delegate response was very positive. As highlighted in the feedback, conferencing online reduced barriers to attendance, especially for regional and rural members, which helped make it a more democratic conference. Delegates noted that they enjoyed listening to the various guest speakers from around the world and this made them feel like they were taking part in an international conference. We have again kept prices down to ensure equity of access. We also understand that being online for a whole day can be tiring. That’s why we’ve split the conference over half days.
Day One: Monday 20 September and Tuesday 21 September
Day Two: Thursday 30 September and Friday 1 October
 
You can register to attend either day or both days. We look forward to seeing you online!
 

Free registration

For all 2021 VATE members

VATE members can now register for FREE for any/all session/s across all four days of the State Conference: Monday 20 September, Tuesday 21 September, Thursday 30 September and Friday 1 October. Your conference registration will also include access to over 25 pre-recorded workshops available until 30 January 2022.

How to register

Individual and Concession members

Please email Julie your preferred sessions and a registration will be created for you.

Organisational members

Please register online for the sessions you wish to attend. To complete your free registration, please enter Free Event in the purchase order box. For best results, we recommend using Firefox or Google Chrome. For assistance with your VATE member login details, please email Kieran: adminofficer@vate.org.au.

Contribution to conference costs

If you would like to contribute to covering the cost of the conference, please add this information when registering. For Individual and Concession members, please also include the amount you would like to contribute when emailing Julie and you will be invoiced separately. For Organisational members, please add the amount you would like to contribute in the purchase order box – a separate invoice will be sent to you. Please note that this is not a requirement for registration.



Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be emailed to events@vate.org.au. Cancellations received by 12pm five working days prior to the event date will be charged a 15% cancellation fee. Cancellations received after this will receive NO REFUND. Registrations can, however, be transferred to another staff member. Please email events@vate.org.au the details. If you do not attend and have not notified VATE according to the above policy, you will receive no refund.  Please note: If this event is cancelled due to COVID government or venue restrictions, you will receive a full refund.

Meet the Speakers