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How to navigate the virtual conference
Check out this detailed guide that steps you through how to explore the various areas and engagement features to help you connect throughout the day.
How it works
The Public Practice Virtual Conference is an interactive online experience designed to provide you with an enhanced calibre of content and a worthwhile experience.
The one-day conference will feature an exclusive mix of keynote speakers, panels, pre-recorded content, resources and networking opportunities.With flexibility and convenience our priority, we’re pleased to provide you with access to the virtual environment for four weeks post-conference, until Thursday 15 September 2022. The live sessions will be recorded and available for viewing within 24 to 48 hours. Post-conference, you may continue to explore the environment, chat with attending participants and access resources. However, sponsor booths will be unattended, and some features will be disabled.
Tickets are available for purchase by all CPA Australia members, colleagues from the wider profession, business professionals from all industries and any interested members of the public.
In addition to the existing search and chat options, new features have been added to enhance connection between attendees, including:- 1-on-1 video chatting between delegates
- scheduled meetings with sponsors
- finding like-minded colleagues with the matchmaking tool.
The program will comprise up to 10-12 total CPD hours distributed across all sessions (the total will reflect the sum of final session durations).
Please note, you are welcome to re-watch sessions, however a time cap for that session will apply equivalent to that session duration. As a CPA Australia member, your CPD Diary will be updated automatically within the two weeks after Thursday 15 September 2022. Non-members are requested to manually track their hours.
About attending
You will receive a reminder email 24-48 hours before the event with login and access details. The event will be delivered through a virtual event platform. We recommend you run a system check prior to the event. You are also advised to perform a live stream test to ensure you are able to watch via the integrated webcast software.
- Yes, we will have a virtual experience guide and a navigation video available shortly to assist you with making the most of your conference experience.
- The virtual conference can be accessed from a laptop, computer (Mac or PC) or tablet (Android or IOS). We recommend you test your computer or device in advance. You are also advised to perform a live stream test to ensure you are able to watch via the integrated webcast software.
- We recommend using Chrome or Firefox, as they are the most stable and consistent browsers for accessing this virtual environment.
CPA Australia members: $120 AUD inc GST
Non-members: $220 AUD inc GST
Note: There is a discount of 5% for groups of 5 or more, within the same transaction (applied to the final invoice).
Tickets provide access to sessions, features and sponsors on the day, as well as post-event until Thursday 15 September 2022.
As per CPA Australia’s event terms and conditions, full refunds are available for tickets cancelled at least five (5) full working days before the event, before or on Thursday 11 August 2022. You may make changes by accessing your registration via your confirmation email. Alternatively, please contact CPA Australia.- On Demand tickets are available at standard rates for two weeks post-conference, until Thursday 1 September 2022, providing you with at least two weeks to view available sessions.
Post-event, you may continue to explore the environment, chat with attending participants and access resources. However, sponsor booths will be unattended and some features will be disabled. Access to the conference platform will cease on Thursday 15 September 2022.
On the day
Yes, you will be required to use the same email with which you registered to log in to the event.
Yes, you can log in and out when the conference is live or post-conference.
There will be a Q&A function for most of the live keynote sessions, where you will be able to ask the speaker questions vetted via a moderator/MC.
All live sessions will be recorded and available to view until Thursday 15 September 2022. Recorded sessions can be viewed at any time, paused and skipped ahead.
- The live portion has been scheduled to accommodate most of the Asia-Pacific region. Recorded sessions will be available at any time on the live day and during the post-conference period until Thursday 15 September 2022.