Bursary details:
Each bursary will be to the value of $360.10 (inclusive of fees), and will be in the form of one registration at early-bird rate for the Conference.

Criteria:
Bursary recipients will:

• Be a volunteer member of a show society.
• Be prepared to support the Conference by way of producing a post-event report, being active on social media in support of the Conference in the lead-up to and during the event, and in any other ways nominated by ASA; and
• Have the capacity to fund their own travel and accommodation costs.

Review Process:
1. A panel determined by the ASA Board will review the bursary applications.

2. The panel will evaluate applicants based on their contributions to local agricultural shows, and their demonstrated commitment to the agricultural show movement.

3.The panel will select 15 recipients nationally who will be considered to benefit from attending the 2027 ASA Conference.

Application Requirements:

1. Completed Application Form;
2. Letter (up to one page) addressing the below Bursary criteria:
   • Demonstrate your involvement in agricultural show(s);
   • Outline your purpose for attending the Conference and outcomes which you hope to achieve through attendance; and
   • Outline the benefit you hope to return to your Show and/or community as a result of attending the Conference.

All entries MUST be submitted by 5pm Friday 30th October 2026. 

For more information refer to the Conference website

CANCELLATION POLICY
Delegates who find themselves unable to attend the Agricultural Shows Australia Conference ("Conference") must notify the bursary provider and organisers in by emailing execofficer@agshowsaustralia.org.au.
Cancellations received in writing by emailing execofficer@agshowsaustralia.org.au no later than 16 December 2026 will be refundable to the bursary provider (if applicable) less any fees and charges associated with the return of funds, which will be deducted prior to any return of funds.
Cancellations received after 16 December 2026 are strictly non-refundable however may be transferred at the sole discretion of the bursary provider.

PROGRAM
Details of speakers and topics are correct at the time of going to print and release.
However, circumstances beyond the control of the organisers may necessitate substitutions of speakers and topics for which the organisers cannot be held responsible.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
By purchasing a ticket to the Conference you consent to receiving any medical treatment including ambulance transportation that the conference organisers or any person or body directly associated with the Conference think desirable as required during the Conference.

PATRONS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE
All patrons and ticket holders under the age of 18 years will require a guardian to accompany them and be present for the full duration of the Conference and its associated events.
Consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited by any persons under the age of 18 years.

PRIVACY STATEMENT / NON-DISCLOSURE
The collection of any personal information will be used to for the purpose of managing your participation and to keep you informed about the Conference. This information may further be used to continue communication with the bursary provider, and Agricultural Shows Australia community.

Please note: the purpose of our collecting your personal information is to respond to your request to receive information about the Conference or to process your registration and to market the products and services of Agricultural Shows Australia.

By agreeing to attend the Conference you agree that all images collected during the course of the Conference may be used freely by Agricultural Shows Australia and their associated committees and stakeholders to publicise the Conference and the Agricultural Show movement, this may include the use of images for future event or marketing purposes, on Social Media and printed platforms.

INDEMNITY
You agree to indemnify and keep indemnified Agricultural Shows Australia and any person or body directly or indirectly associated with the Conference from all claims, demands and proceedings arising out of or connected with a failure by me to comply with rules and/or directions given to me by the Conference organisers and any person or body directly or indirectly associated with the Conference.

DAMAGES & CLEANING FEES
By purchasing a ticket to the Conference you agree to be responsible for any damages and/or cleaning fees that may be incurred due to your misuse of property.

You acknowledge that it is a condition of participating in the Conference that you agree to follow the instructions of Agricultural Shows Australia and any person or body directly or indirectly associated with the Conference at all times.

SMOKING & NOISE
Smoking is NOT permitted inside they Conference venue.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS
You agree that any personal belongings left unattended will be at your own risk.