Can I submit a late abstract?
Please email engagement@cesphn.com.au for further information around late abstracts. While the call for abstracts may be extended, we will not be able to accept abstracts once the program has been confirmed.
When will I be notified if my abstract has been accepted?
Applicants will be notified by 24 March 2025.
Can I submit a poster presentation?
We will have capacity for some poster presentations over the course of the showcase. All posters have been confirmed as part of the call for abstracts process and we will not be accepting any more, due to an overwhelming response.
Event enquiries
How many people per PHN can register for the showcase?
Three staff members from your PHN can attend the showcase, plus your CEO. This includes staff who may be presenting. This is a PHN Cooperative initiative and each PHN is contributing to fund the showcase. In return, each PHN is limited to three staff only. This is the first annual showcase and there will be opportunities for staff who miss out this year to attend in future.
How do I let you know my dietary requirements?
Please confirm dietary requirements when you register through Humanitix. This will be communicated with the venue.
Is the networking dinner an out-of-pocket expense?
Yes, the networking dinner is optional and will come at an additional cost. You will need to speak with your PHN to see if you are reimbursed for this cost.
Will the event be live-streamed?
Presentations in the main room of the showcase on day 1 will be live streamed.
When do registrations close?
Registrations will open 24 March and close once the attendance limit has been reached (3 staff per PHN plus CEO).
Is there a one-day registration option?
Please email events@cesphn.com.au if you wish to split your registration with other members of staff from your PHN. For example, if you can only attend one day you may share your registration with another member of staff for day 2 and 3. Contact our Event steam to discuss specific requirements.
Who should attend the showcase?
Three staff members from each PHN can attend the showcase. The most appropriate people will be those who work in the data and digital space.
Can I buy additional tickets for the showcase?
Unfortunately we do not have additional tickets for the showcase available, as each PHN has contributed funding to allow 3 members of staff per PHN.
Will Communities of Practice be able to meet throughout the Showcase?
We will be finishing the conference after lunch on 7 August, and we encourage Communities of Practice to organise meet-ups (prior to the Showcase) then so they can meet together in-person.
Are there networking opportunities at the showcase?
There will be time to network at the showcase during breaks, and at the networking drinks on 5 August. There will also be an optional dinner on 6 August which will allow for networking. We will be finishing the conference after lunch on 7 August, but we encourage Communities of Practice to organise meet-ups (prior to the Showcase) then so they can meet together in-person.
Are presenters required to register for the showcase?
Yes, presenters must register to attend and are counted as one of the three PHN staff attending the showcase.
What is the cancellation/substitution policy?
Email events@cesphn.com.au if you are unable to make it and would like to send someone else in your place.
I need to modify my workshop selection, how do I do this?
Please email engagement@cesphn.com.au to modify your workshop selection.
Venue and accommodation
Is the event accessible?
InterContinental is accessible to wheelchair users via its Macquarie Street entrance. There are lifts to every floor in the building. The hotel has limited rooms with roll-in showers, but you will need to specifically ask for one when making your booking.
Are there special rates for accommodation?
There is a 10% discount for PHN attendees at the InterContinental Sydney. To book, please use this link: Event Special. Please visit the accommodation section of this site for a list of alternative venues.
Who do I contact if I still have questions?
Please contact events@cesphn.com.au for event-related queries and engagement@cesphn.com.au for queries relating to speakers and abstracts.
