CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Themed "Charting the Course", the 2022 QELA Conference aims to explore how we as individuals and as the planning and environment community can chart the course towards a sustainable future for all.
“Charting the course implies that you are not following someone else’s plan; you are making a new plan. You are doing things others have not done – or doing them in a unique way.”
Deb Ingino, CEO of Strength Leader Development
Globally, governments have set ambitious sustainability targets but without clear direction, purpose and defined expectations, we are in danger of floundering and losing our way.
As we move toward the future it is of utmost importance that we focus on charting the course for how we want our society to function in the short, medium and long term. Creating a plan is necessary to acknowledge and address the issues of the past, so that we can adapt and improve in order to move forward with a focal point on making all aspects of our lives better.
This change will centre on our communities, our country, and the world as a whole.
The 2022 QELA Conference is about identifying the big issues that will help us chart the course toward a sustainable future and how this plan will be reflected in the planning and environment community.
Purchase Information
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- All Conference registrations and refunds are subject to the QELA Event Terms and Conditions, available here.
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PROGRAM
DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM
QELA is pleased to launch the 2022 QELA Conference program!
Commencing with pre-Conference Welcome Drinks on Wednesday, 25 May 2022, Conference proceedings will commence at 9am, Thursday, 26 May 2022.
The 2022 Conference program showcases a diversity of topics and speakers, and includes sessions on planning, environment and ecology, legal, and waste and net zero. Day 1 of the Conference will conclude with an industry and government panel discussion on the topic of improving community resilience for climate change and adaptation.
Day 2 of the Conference features dedicated sessions to both the Land Court and the Planning and Environment Court.
The Conference Committee are confident the program offers something for everyone and will provide ample food-for-though on how we as individuals and as the planning and environment community can Chart the Course toward a sustainable future for all.
Please note, the 2022 Conference program is subject to change.
REGISTRATION COSTS - MEMBER RATES
Prices below include GST. Prices in the registration booking table do not include GST - this is added during the payment process so that the final amount matches the below prices.
Full 2 Day Conference Registration
Registration includes:
- Attendance to all Conference proceedings, Thursday, 26 May 2022 to Friday, 27 May 2022;
- Catering for morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea during Conference days;
- Attendance to Conference Dinner on Thursday, 26 May 2022
- Conference Satchel bag; and
- Electronic Conference Proceedings and Papers.
Metro and Gold Coast (Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Redland, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast council regions) |
$990 |
Regional Members | $825 |
Local and State Government / NFP Members | $825 |
Day Only Registrations
Registration includes:
- Attendance to all Conference proceedings of the day registered.
- Catering for morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea during day registered.
- If registered for Thursday, 26 May 2022, registration includes attendance to the Conference Dinner on Thursday, 26 May 2022.
- Conference Satchel bag.
- Electronic Conference Proceedings and Papers.
Thursday, 26 May 2022 (9am - 5pm), and Dinner (6.30pm - 11.30pm) | $605 |
Friday, 27 May 2022 (9am - 3.30pm) | $385 |
Additional Conference Dinner Registrations
Registration includes:
- Attendance to the Conference dinner, Thursday, 26 May 2022.
Guests of a Conference delegate (1 guest per delegate) | $165 |
Not attending conference - dinner only purchase | $198 |
CONFERENCE VENUE
The 2022 QELA Conference will be held at RACV Royal Pines Resort at the Gold Coast.
All Conference activities will be held onsite at RACV Royal Pines.
RACV Royal Pines has ample car parking on site for delegates.
ACCOMMODATION
RACV Royal Pines Resort welcomes QELA Conference delegates to stay at the venue and has provided QELA with a discounted group booking rate.
Group booking rates detailed below are available for bookings made for Wednesday, 25 May, to Friday, 27 May 2022.
To find out more about accommodation rooms, click here
Room Only Rate | Room + Breakfast for 1 person | Room + Breakfast for 2 people | |
Mountain View Room | $210.00 | $238.00 | $266.00 |
Superior Room | $240.00 | $268.00 | $296.00 |
Spa Suite | $310.00 | $338.00 | $366.00 |
Executive Suites | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Torquay Suite | $525.00 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
How to Book
Accommodation is booked direct with the Resort via this website or contact (07) 5597 8700 and advise you are a delegate at the QELA Conference.
Our thanks to the 2022 Conference Sponsors for their ongoing support.
The support from our sponsors assists QELA to provide affordable conference registration to all members, especially regional members and those who work for local and state government.
Carbon Offsetting
QELA seeks to minimise the carbon footprint and impact of all events the Association hosts. This is achieved by reducing food and material waste, reducing printing of materials, and hosting events at venues that are accessible by public transport.
In addition to these efforts, QELA aims to carbon offset the attendance of each person who attends the 2022 QELA Conference.
Offsetting will be conducted via Greenfleet, using their reccomendations for cost per person. For more information about Greenfleet and their projects, https://www.greenfleet.com.au/
If you would like more information about QELA offsetting all attendances, please contact the QELA office on info@qela.com.au
When
Location
- RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast, Ross Street, Benowa, Qld