FAQ
The Australasian Legal Practice Management Association (ALPMA) is the convenor of the 2026 ALPMA Summit + ALTACON. Further information on ALPMA can be obtained by visiting www.alpma.com.au.
GEMS Event Management Australia are Professional Conference Organisers who have been engaged to assist in the management of the 2026 ALPMA Summit + ALTACON. GEMS are members of Meetings and Events Australia and the Professional Conference Organisers Association. Further information on our company is available at www.gemsevents.com.au.
The event welcomes everyone who is working within or has an interest in legal practice management but is not limited to those only with an ALPMA membership. With the addition of ALTACON to the event this conference will also attract those working within in-house corporate legal departments who too are looking towards the future of technology and the law.
The Summit + ALTACON will be held on Wednesday, 9 September to Friday, 11 September 2026.
Splitting of full registrations is not allowed under any circumstances. Delegates who only wish to attend one day of the event must register as day delegates.
No. The minimum registration for the event is a Day Delegate Registration Package which covers one full day's attendance. Delegates cannot register to attend a single session or a half day session.
All cancellations must be advised to GEMS Event Management Australia in writing via email to registration@gemsevents.com.au before the cancellation can be processed. Cancellations will not be deemed to be received until you have written confirmation from GEMS Event Management Australia. If you have not received acknowledgement within five (5) business days, please contact GEMS Event Management Australia on +61 2 9744 5252.
If the cancellation is not received in writing, the registration fees will not be cancelled and full registration will still be payable.
Cancellations received in writing by the Summit Organisers before Wednesday, 5 August 2026 will be accepted and all fees refunded less an AUD$125 administration fee.
Cancellations received after this date cannot be accepted and will not be refunded, however, transfer of your registration to another person is acceptable. The full name, address details and emergency contact of the new delegate must be advised in writing to the Summit Organisers prior to the Event. Online registration received by GEMS Event Management Australia are considered to be confirmed by the delegate. No tentative bookings will be accepted.
Yes. Such changes must be advised to GEMS in writing via email to registration@gemsevents.com.au by no later than 5 working days prior to the commencement of the Summit.
No refunds will be made for non-attendance at the Event and any unpaid registration fees will still be payable.
In the case of medical emergency which has caused a registered delegate to not attend the Event, the Summit Organisers must be provided with a medical certificate or appropriate documentation before any refund will be considered. Where the Summit Organisers are advised of a situation after the Event, and a refund is deemed to be appropriate, the delegate must still pay the administration fee along with any catering charges incurred as a result of their registration for all catering events at which they were scheduled to attend.
Registrations for the 2026 ALPMA Summit + ALTACON will close at midnight on Friday, 4 September 2026 in order to finalise all arrangements for the Event. Late registrations may be accepted for the Summit after this date by contacting GEMS Event Management Australia. Delegates who choose to register onsite will be required to pay for all related costs immediately by credit card. Receipts will be sent to the delegate concerned after the Event. The Organisers cannot guarantee that collateral, such as satchels, will be available to late registering delegates and there is a risk that social program functions may be fully subscribed.
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind for delegates. It is strongly recommended that participants take out their own general travel insurance. It is suggested that the insurance policy should also cover loss of fees/deposit, airfares, accommodation charges, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property and repatriation expense.
The insurance should cover loss arising from the cancellation of the Summit by the organisers or a person’s inability to attend due to any reason whatsoever. No responsibility is taken by the Summit Organisers for any person not holding insurance.
Please visit the 'Venue' page on the Summit Website for full details of the venue and travel options.
Please visit the 'Venue' page on the Summit Website for full details of the parking charges at the venue.
Yes. If you have a disability or mobility issues and require additional assistance, please notify the organisers by indicating your requirements on the registration form.
In the event of industrial disruptions, GEMS Event Management Australia Pty Ltd cannot be held responsible for any losses incurred by delegates. The program is correct at the time of printing, but the organisers reserve the right to alter the program as is deemed necessary.
ALPMA or GEMS Event Management Australia Pty Ltd shall not be held liable for personal accidents or losses or damage to private property of registered delegates of the Meeting. Delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance.