Where is the conference and exhibition held?
- The event is held at Pan Pacific Hotel, located at 207 Adelaide Terrace in the Perth CBD, the capital city of Western Australia.
- Information on the venue and destination is available here.
How do I register to attend?
- Registration is online and opens 1 November. To request a hardcopy form, contact Allison Taylor
- Registration confirmation will be sent by email, including a download link for the invoice/receipt. Please check the confirmation carefully and advise any modifications immediately.
- Conference fees are in Australian dollars and include 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- Separate registration must be completed for each delegate. Sharing individual registrations is not permitted.
- Delegates must wear the correct lanyard at all times. Sharing individual lanyards is not permitted.
- View Registration Terms & Conditions
Do I need a Visa?
All non-Australian passport holders will require a visa to enter Australia.
We strongly encourage you to commence the application process no later than eight weeks prior to the conference (by 23 March 2020). Participants for the event may be eligible for the following visa options:
Letters of Invitation
- Registration fees must be paid in full before a letter of invitation will be provided.
- Letters of invitation can be requested by filling in this form (password required – request here).
- All requests for letter are individually reviewed and suspected fraudulent submissions are forwarded to Australian Immigration.
How can I access discounted registration fees?
- Present a paper and save 50%.
- 50% discount is offered to sole consultants, unemployed and retired professionals. Further information may be requested.
- 30% discount is offered to young professionals 32 years and under and academic personnel.
- Register three (3) or more from one organisation and save 11% per person.
- Exhibit or sponsor and receive one free registration and save 15% on additional delegates.
- Register and pay prior to February 29 to be eligible for Early Bird rates.
- Student registration is offered to provide students the opportunity to learn and to network with senior members of the industry. Heavily discounted registration fees are available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing full-time studies in areas relevant to the conference. Students must provide proof of their full-time status for current academic year by way of a letter from the Department Head.
Do you offer a student discount?
- Yes! Student registration is offered to provide students the opportunity to learn and to network with senior members of the industry.
- Heavily discounted registration fees are available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing full-time studies in areas relevant to the conference.
- Students must provide proof of their full-time status for current academic year by way of a letter from the Department Head.
What is included with my registration?
- Technical sessions (corresponding to registration type). Presenter Fee Schedule
- Online access to papers during the conference and final e-proceedings book after the conference (by 31 July).
- Uranium-REE/Gold-PM attendees may move freely between sessions and receive passwords and proceedings for both sessions.
- In Situ Recovery/Lithium Processing attendees may move freely between sessions and receive passwords and proceedings for both sessions.
- Daily arrival coffee, morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea.
- Welcome Reception and/or Happy Hour (corresponding to registration type).
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, satchel and sponsor gifts, and attendee list.
- 25th Anniversary Dinner tickets are an additional cost for all participants.
How do I book a hotel room?
- Pan Pacific Perth provides the cheapest rates available for the conference dates through the official online booking site.
- Book early to to avoid disappointment; bookings cannot be guaranteed after 8 May.
- No pre-payment required and penalty-free cancellations are accepted until 4pm on the day of arrival.
- Beware of unauthorised hotel solicitations. The only legitimate booking method is via the official booking portal. No third-party booking service is endorsed by or affiliated with the conference.
How do I pay my registration fees?
- Secure credit card payment is available during online registration.
- To pay by bank transfer, select the option on the payment page and an invoice including account details will be provided by email. Please reference the invoice number so we can identify your payment. Please instruct your bank to debit your account for the charges on both sides.
- Access your invoice from the downloadable link in the confirmation email.
- All payments must be made in Australian dollars.
Will you provide an invoice for my registration fees?
- Yes! All attendees receive a tax invoice showing the fees due and/or fees paid.
- Access the invoice from the downloadable link in your confirmation email.
Will you provide catering to suit my special dietary requirements?
- Yes! Please advise your dietary requirements during the registration process.
- During lunches, tea breaks and cocktail functions, please visit the separate catering station for dietary needs. 25th Anniversary Dinner Guests, please identify yourself to staff.
- Most dietary requirements can be catered no additional cost, however some charges may apply.
- Kosher meals must be prepared offsite and delivered daily, and therefore will attract additional charges – a quote will be provided on request.
How do I get a copy of the proceedings?
- Papers will be made available to attendees electronically during the conference.
- Access passwords will be sent to delegates 21 May and activated 23 May. Refer to the email entitled “ALTA 2020 Access to Papers”. Registration fees must be paid in order to receive passwords. Sharing passwords is strictly prohibited.
- Booth support staff and exhibition visitors do not receive the electronic papers or proceedings.
- The final proceedings ebook will be sent to registered delegates attendees by download link after the conference (by 31 July).
- If you are unable to attend the conference, the technical proceedings will be available for purchase from Publications. Contact Allison Taylor to register your early interest.
Is Wi-Fi available at the venue?
- Yes. Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available in the conference venue for ALTA 2020 attendees courtesy of our Wi-Fi sponsor, LANXESS.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available in the hotel for in-house guests.
What is the dress code?
- The dress code for the conference sessions and all social functions is business suit or business casual.
What should I do when I arrive at the venue?
- Check in at the conference registration desk to collect your lanyard and satchel. Please note correct lanyards must be worn at all times.
What do people say about ALTA conferences?
- Over the past 24 years, 3,471 people from 66 countries have attended ALTA conferences 6,410 times – a true testament to the quality of this world-leading annual metallurgical event.
- Read our Testimonials
- ALTA in the media
What is the cancellation policy?
- All cancellations must be made in writing to the Conference Secretariat and any applicable refund will be issued after the conference.
- Substitutions are welcome provided notification in writing is received.
- Cancellations will be made subject to the following deadlines.
Prior to 31 March: Refund less $200 administration fee.
1-30 April: Refund less $500 administration fee.
After 1 May: No refund.
Can I visit the exhibition if I’m not attending the conference?
- YES, there is free entry during visitor hours!
- Visitor passes exclude daily lunch and networking functions. Tickets may be purchased by contacting the Conference Secretariat.
- Visitors may register online (opens 1 March) or onsite at the venue during the exhibition.
- Exhibitor staff may not attend as free visitors.
- Visitors will not be provided letters of invitation.
- More information available from Exhibition Visitors.
