Many conferences and meetings have transitioned to fully virtual courses, but we feel it is important and value face-to-face communication and understand that our conferences are more than a series of lectures; they are also a chance to network, share experiences and engage in informal social activities with both new and long-standing colleagues. We also understand that the on-going COVID-19 pandemic requires a more flexible approach to our regular meeting. Therefore, the 2021 IMSANZ Conference will be presented in a ‘Hybrid’ format. In-person for those able to attend in Sydney and online for those New Zealand and Australian colleagues who wish to attend or present virtually. This also will ensure that the conference can proceed regardless of any last minute COVID-19 restrictions.

• If IMSANZ cancels the in-person 2021 IMSANZ Conference in Sydney, all registrants’ registration fees will be transferred to the fully virtual conference and the price difference between in-person & virtual refunded to the delegate.
• If a registrant can no longer attend the in-person conference due to national, regional, or organisational implemented travel bans, he/she can transfer his/her registration fees to the virtual conference without penalty. 
• If a registrant can no longer attend the in-person conference due to personally testing positive for COVID-19 or being placed into isolation (either mandated or self-isolation) he/she can transfer his/her registration fees to the virtual conference without penalty. 
• All other reasons for cancellation will follow the standard cancellation policy noted below.