humAIn 2026 · Sydney — October 2026 · Organised by humAIn Media

Conference Terms
and Conditions

By registering for, purchasing a ticket to, sponsoring, exhibiting at, or otherwise attending humAIn 2026 (the "Event"), you (the "Attendee", "Delegate", "Sponsor" or "You") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you are registering on behalf of another person or organisation, you confirm you have the authority to bind them to these Terms. The Event is organised and operated by humAIn Media ("we", "us", "our", "Organiser").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for, purchasing a ticket to, sponsoring, exhibiting at, or otherwise attending humAIn 2026, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are registering on behalf of another person or organisation, you confirm you have the authority to bind them to these Terms.

2. Registration and Tickets

  • All registrations must be completed via the official humAIn registration channels and are subject to availability.
  • Tickets are issued to the named individual and are not transferable to another person without prior written approval from the Organiser, except where a substitution is requested in accordance with Section 4.
  • The Organiser reserves the right to refuse registration or admission to any person at its sole discretion, including for reasons of safety, capacity, or conduct.
  • Ticket prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are exclusive of GST unless otherwise stated.

3. Payment

Full payment is required at the time of registration unless alternative payment terms have been agreed in writing with the Organiser (for example, for sponsorship or group bookings). Invoices issued to sponsors and exhibitors are payable within the timeframe specified on the invoice, and in any event prior to the Event date, unless otherwise agreed. Failure to make payment by the due date may result in cancellation of the registration, sponsorship, or exhibitor booth without further notice.

4. Cancellations, Substitutions and Refunds

4.1 Delegate Cancellations

  • Cancellations received in writing more than 30 days before the Event will receive a full refund, less a $50 administration fee.
  • Cancellations received between 30 and 14 days before the Event will receive a 50% refund.
  • Cancellations received less than 14 days before the Event are non-refundable.
  • Delegate substitutions (transferring a ticket to a colleague) are permitted at any time prior to the Event by notifying the Organiser in writing at no additional cost.

4.2 Event Postponement or Cancellation by the Organiser

  • If the Event is postponed, the Organiser will use reasonable efforts to transfer registrations to the new date at no additional cost.
  • If the Event is cancelled by the Organiser and cannot be rescheduled, Attendees will be offered a choice of a full refund of ticket fees or a credit towards a future humAIn event.
  • The Organiser is not responsible for any other costs incurred by Attendees, Sponsors or Exhibitors as a result of a postponement or cancellation, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, or third-party bookings.

5. Programme and Speakers

The published programme, speaker line-up, agenda, and timings are correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond the Organiser's control. The Organiser reserves the right to substitute speakers, alter session content, or adjust the schedule, including the venue, at any time before or during the Event. No refund or compensation will be provided as a result of any such changes.

6. Code of Conduct

All Attendees, Sponsors, Exhibitors, speakers, staff, and contractors are expected to behave in a professional, respectful and considerate manner towards others at all times during the Event, including at any associated networking functions. Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or disruptive behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated. The Organiser reserves the right to remove any person from the Event, without refund, whose conduct is deemed inappropriate, disruptive, or in breach of this Code of Conduct, at the sole discretion of the Organiser. Attendees must comply with all reasonable directions given by Event staff and venue personnel, including those relating to health, safety and security.

7. Health and Safety

  • Attendees must comply with all venue policies, fire and safety regulations, and any directions issued by Event staff or emergency personnel.
  • Attendees who feel unwell prior to the event are asked not to attend if contagious and to contact the organiser as soon as possible.
  • Attendees who feel unwell at the event are asked to avoid close contact with others and to seek assistance from Event staff.
  • Attendees participate in the Event at their own risk. The Organiser is not liable for any illness, injury, loss or damage sustained by an Attendee while attending the Event, except to the extent caused by the Organiser's negligence and to the extent such liability cannot be excluded by law.

8. Photography, Recording and Media

The Event may be photographed, filmed, livestreamed and/or recorded by the Organiser or its appointed media partners for use in promotional material, social media, news coverage and archival purposes. By attending the Event, you consent to being photographed, filmed and recorded, and to the use of your image, voice and likeness in such material, without compensation, unless you notify Event staff in writing prior to the Event that you do not wish to be photographed or recorded.

Attendees may not record, livestream, broadcast or publish audio or video of any session, presentation or speaker without the prior written consent of the Organiser and the relevant speaker, except where the Organiser expressly permits this for a specific session. Personal photography for private, non-commercial use is generally permitted, provided it does not disrupt the Event or infringe the privacy of other Attendees or speakers.

9. Intellectual Property

All content presented at the Event, including presentations, slides, materials, branding, and the humAIn name and logo, remains the property of the Organiser or the respective speaker, sponsor or rights holder. Attendees may not reproduce, distribute, or use any Event content, branding or materials for commercial purposes without prior written consent.

10. Privacy and Data

Personal information collected during registration will be used by the Organiser to manage the Event, communicate with Attendees, and, where consented to, for marketing purposes relating to humAIn and its community. Attendee contact details may be shared with sponsors for the purposes of post-event follow-up only where the Attendee has opted in. The Organiser will handle personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Organiser excludes all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from or in connection with the Event, including but not limited to loss of profits, travel or accommodation costs, or loss of personal property, except where such liability cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable legislation. Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantee, right or remedy conferred on you under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot lawfully be excluded.

12. Force Majeure

The Organiser will not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay arises from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, government restrictions, industrial action, venue unavailability, or other events of force majeure.

13. Amendments to These Terms

The Organiser may update these Terms from time to time. The version of the Terms in effect at the time of your registration will apply, and any material changes affecting registered Attendees will be communicated where reasonably practicable.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and any disputes arising in connection with the Event or these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

15. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, registrations, or the Event generally, please contact:
Belinda Cusack: admin@humain.au