Sydney/NSW Sydney Expo May 16-17th 2020 - CANCELLED

[BradsXmasLights]

Still keen at the moment - luckily(?) I've only reserved the hotel so far.. Not booked flights yet.

In another few weeks it might be a lot more clearer about what we're actually in for.

 

[lithgowlights]

Might need to resort to the burnout clothing for the weekend, but I'll be there. We have yet to book accommodation, but that's depending on the COVID-19 situation as well as Sue's knee replacement timing. I have already started working on printing items for people coming, so this WILL go ahead

 

[kevr]

This was one of the times in my life when I got in early booked flights and accommodation (non refundable) and it looks like its turned to custard; that's the uncensored phrase!

Oh well it's sit tight and see what happens, we had another conference in May in NZ and that has now been canceled.

 

[Benslights]

fingers crossed Kevr you will be able to come over. we are 2 months out so we will see what happens

 

[burnt]

I'm happy to do a talk on building my matrix panel. it's not the standard build

 

[tomas122727]

hello is this still on or is this going to be cancelled due to the covid-19 pandemic

 

[Benslights]

We will wait till it gets closer to make a call.

 

[midnight]

hi peeps
can you please advise if the mini is still happening as i have accommodation booked and i have to let them know by 1st of may if i want to cancel

 

[Benslights]

At this stage, I would cancel accommodation. It does not look like it will go ahead. we have not officially cancelled it as of yet as things are changing from day to day and we are 7 weeks out.

 

[i13]

End date for NSW's tough coronavirus enforcement laws revealed

Police Commissioner Mick Fuller reveals NSW's coronavirus social-distancing laws will be wound back in 90 days, as 116 new infections are revealed, taking the state's total to 2,298.

amp.abc.net.au

It seems that the coronavirus restrictions will last 90 days at this stage. We can't yet know what the situation will be by then.

 

[bpratt]

End date for NSW's tough coronavirus enforcement laws revealed

Police Commissioner Mick Fuller reveals NSW's coronavirus social-distancing laws will be wound back in 90 days, as 116 new infections are revealed, taking the state's total to 2,298.

amp.abc.net.au

It seems that the coronavirus restrictions will last 90 days at this stage. We can't yet know what the situation will be by then.

That'll effectively mean July then.... I'd be considering pushing it out to August if that's the case, and lockdown has been lifted.

 

[Derf]

We regret to announce that due to the recent restrictions placed by federal and state governments we are required to cancel the expo. The expectancy set by NSW Police and local governments indicates restrictions being lifted after the expo dates. We are notifying you now to contact any bookings you may have "Room Reservations, Dinner Plans, Flights, etc". We suggest getting in contact with each hotel advising that it is being cancelled due to the current restrictions in place from the COVID-19 pandemic. [FAQ] Q: Will there be an ACL Expo during 2020 A: We are currently awaiting confirmation from federal and local government bodies to confirm a date from when gathering restrictions are lifted. Q: Entry ticket refunds A: All users that have purchased an entry ticket will be refunded in full via the payment method they chose. If you have purchased from paypal this will be refunded into your paypal account. Direct credit cards will be refunded in 3-5 business days. This is a time frame set by the payment gateway. (NOTE: REFUND PAYMENTS WILL BE DONE IN BATCHES FROM THIS FRIDAY 10.4.2020). Q: Can I still get a T-Shirt A: We have suspended the T-Shirt currently however there maybe a release on the forums in the future. We would like to advise that we are hosting an online mini. If you would like to be apart of this conference please see the below link: Online Expo - self isolation style Thanks all and if you have any queries regarding the above please contact us via private messaging. ​

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[BradsXmasLights]

IF anyone else pre-booked the Hotel - don't forget to cancel.

I called the Rydges just now and they've refunding my booking from February (despite what their website says)

 

[Ben F]

Any thoughts on trying to run a mini again this year guys?