Sydney’s July temperatures average a high of 17 degrees Celsius and a low of 7 degrees Celsius.

In Sydney, the weather can change suddenly so it is good to be prepared – take an umbrella and wear layers that can be worn as needed.

Sydney’s central time zone is UTC + 10:00 hours. Sydney is based on Eastern Standard Time and observes daylight saving time from early October to late March when clocks are advanced one hour.
Trading hours are generally Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Trading hours on public holidays may be limited.
Banking hours in Sydney are: 9.30am – 4pm Monday to Friday. Most banks provide convenient automatic teller machines. Foreign currency exchange is available during trading hours.
Paid parking is available on-site at the Interpark UTS Car Park. Enter from Thomas St (travelling west) and a lift to the function centre is accessible from the car park.

Limited metered street parking is available on Thomas Street.

Click here to view parking information.

The Registration Desk opening hours will be announced as planning proceeds.
The Registration Desk location will be announced as planning proceeds.
Any changes to the conference program will be announced during housekeeping notices each morning. You may also check with Leishman Associates staff at the Registration Desk.
Social Functions will be announced as planning proceeds.
Registration inclusions will be announced as planning proceeds.
You must advise the conference managers of any special dietary requirements when you register for the conference. Caterers at each function will be informed of these. If you are unsure, please don’t hesitate to ask staff at the registration desk.

IMPORTANT – If your dietary request relates to a life-threatening allergy, please ensure that you advise the organisers as soon as possible.

When you book your accommodation your credit card details will be transferred to the hotel you have selected – please confirm this on check in with your hotel. Your credit card will not be charged until you check out. If you have arrived 24 hours later than your indicated arrival day you may find that you have forfeited your deposit.

Please visit the conference website for more information about the Terms and Conditions of the accommodation booking.

The members of the conference organising committee and Leishman Associates accept no liability for personal accident of loss or damage suffered by any participant, accompanying person, invited observer or any other person by whatever means. Nor do we accept liability for any equipment or software brought to the conference by attendees, speakers, sponsors or any other party. Please protect your personal property. Do not leave laptops, cameras, and other valuable items unsecured. Be conscious of individuals who appear out of place and do not wear a conference name badge. Advise Leishman Associates staff if this does not occur.
Attendees are not permitted to use any type of camera or recording device at any of the sessions unless written permission has been obtained from the relevant speaker. If a professional photographer is at the conference, and you have any issues with being photographed, please notify the photographer or Leishman Associates staff.
Please provide your presentation on USB to the AV Technician in the Speakers’ Preparation Room at least 2 hours prior to your session.
For all Conference Sessions and the Welcome Drinks the dress code is smart casual or informal business. The Conference Dinner dress code is Cocktail.
Yes, further information will be provided to Conference attendees closer to the event.
All intellectual property rights of the event, and all materials distributed at or in connection with the event is owned by the ACE. Participants may not use, reproduce or allow anyone to use or reproduce any trademarks or other trade names appearing at the conference, content, or in any materials distributed at or in connection with the conference for any reason without the prior written permission from the Host.

No part of the conference may be recorded, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically, including but not limited to video or audio recording, photography, photocopying or any other information storage or retrieval system known now or in the future, without the explicit written permission of ACE.

ACE 2025 reserves the right to amend or alter any advertised details relating to dates, program and speakers, if necessary, without notice, as a result of circumstances beyond their control. All attempts have been made to keep any changes to an absolute minimum.