BGANZ Congress 2025

We look forward to welcoming you to Canberra from 2-5 November 2025 for the BGANZ Congress 2025. 

Please confirm your participation by completing this online registration form

  • As you complete the details on each page, click "next" to proceed to the next section.
  • All information should be typed in upper and lower case as you would like it to appear on your name badge (e.g. Paolo Rupil).

A note about payment

  • Registrations can be paid by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or AMEX), or request a tax invoice to pay within 7 days, either by credit card or direct deposit. The option of an invoice will expire 7 days prior to the conference.
  • Payment for Early Bird registrations MUST be received by COB on 31 July 2025. After this date the Early Bird rate expires, and the Standard rate will be applied automatically to all unpaid registrations.
  • Fees apply for credit card payments.
  • All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars and include GST.

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Need help?

Please contact the Conference Secretariat via email bganz@kaigi.com.au, or phone on 02 6198 3218.

REGISTRATION FORM

Number of attendees

You are welcome to register more than one attendee, on one invoice. You can register as "names TBA" if you are not sure of attendee names, and update when required.

Group Contact

Contact Details

Postal Address

Group Payment Option

Group Members

Delegate Contact Details

Postal Address

Additional Information

Delegate List Permission

I acknowledge that I may be photographed / filmed and these images may be used in BGANZ promotional materials

Dietary requirements

Please let us know of any dietary or special requirements that will help us to manage your conference experience.
If you have no dietary or special requirements, you can skip this section.

Any other requirement that is not listed above.

Special requirements

E.g. mobility or hearing considerations.

Registration Category

Select one registration from the following categories:

Full registration: includes all Congress events and one full day field trip.

Day registration: includes the sessions on the selected day(s), this registration does not include a field trip or the Congress Dinner but you have the opportunity to purchase tickets for these.

Field Trip only registration: includes one full day field trip.

Full Registration

Full Registration includes all Congress events: 

  • Attendance at all Congress sessions
  • BGANZ 2025 Welcome Reception on Sunday 2 November
  • Australian National Botanic Gardens tours on Sunday 2 November and Monday 3 November
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Monday 3 November 2025 and Wednesday 5 November
  • Full Day Field Trip on Tuesday 4 November
  • Great BG Debate on Wednesday 5 November
  • Congress Dinner at the Museum of Democracy (Old Parliament House) on Wednesday 5 November
  • Congress materials, including printed program handbook

You will be able to confirm your function attendance and select your field trip later in the registration form.

AMOUNT
845.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
945.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,045.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,245.00
TOTAL

Day Registration - Monday 3 November or Wednesday 5 November

You are welcome to attend the Congress for just a single day. If you wish to add a field trip ticket, you will have the opportunity to do this.

Day Registration includes: 

  • Attendance at all Congress sessions on selected day
  • BGANZ 2025 Welcome Reception on Sunday 2 November 2025
  • Australian National Botanic Gardens tours on Sunday 2 November and Monday 3 November
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on selected day
  • Congress materials, including printed program handbook
  • Wednesday registration includes the Great BG Debate.

If you wish to add a ticket for a Field Trip or the Congress Dinner, you can do this later in the registration form.

AMOUNT
365.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
365.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
730.00
TOTAL

Field Trip Only Registration - Tuesday 4 November

If you wish to only attend a field trip, select the registration below.

Field Trip Only Registration includes: 

  • Full Day Field Trip on Tuesday 4 November 2025

You will be able to select your field trip later in the registration form.

AMOUNT
295.00
TOTAL

Tours, Field Trips, Social and Networking Functions

Tours

Tours are included in full registrations. For planning purposes, please confirm your attendance below. Additional guest tickets can be purchased for the Twilight Tour, pricing listed below.

Sunday 2 November 2025

Tour of the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG)

Nov 02, 2025 | 1500 - 1700

Including Flora Explorer option and walking option.

Please confirm your participation below.

AMOUNT
0.00
TOTAL

Monday 3 November 2025

Twilight Tour of the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG)

Nov 04, 2025 | 2000 - 2100

Departing from the clock (near café bridge).

AMOUNT
0.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
45.00
TOTAL

Field Trips

Field trips are on Tuesday 4 November and are included in full registrations.  Please note that Field Trips are full day so only one option can be selected. If you need to read more about the field trips before making your selection, please click here (a new window will open).

Additional guest tickets can be purchased, pricing listed below.

Field Trip - Australian Alpine Region

Nov 04, 2025
AMOUNT
295.00
TOTAL

Field Trip - Forest To The Sea

Nov 04, 2025
AMOUNT
295.00
TOTAL

Field Trips - Local Tours

Nov 04, 2025
AMOUNT
295.00
TOTAL

Social and Networking Functions

Please indicate your attendance below. You can also purchase additional guest tickets.

Sunday 2 November 2025

BGANZ 2025 Welcome Reception

Nov 02, 2025 | 1630 - 1800

Evening reception at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Formalities begin at 5.15 pm.

AMOUNT
65.00
TOTAL

Wednesday 5 November 2025

Great BG Debate

Join us from 5:30pm on Wednesday 5 November 2025 and hear the Great Debate! Maybe even become a participant. 

Nov 05, 2025 | 1730 - 1830

Congress Dinner

Nov 03, 2025 | 1900 - 2100

The BGANZ 2025 Congress Dinner will be held at the Museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House) on Wednesday 5 November, commencing at 7pm. The dinner will follow the Great BG Debate. 

Tickets to the Congress Dinner are included for all Full Registration types. Please let us know if you will attend. 

You are welcome to purchase additional tickets for guest/s. 

AMOUNT
110.00
TOTAL

Social and Networking Functions, Tours, and Field Trips

Social and Networking Functions

Please indicate your attendance to the Welcome Reception below. You can also purchase additional guest tickets. If you would like to attend the Congress Dinner, tickets can be purchased below.

Sunday 2 November 2025

BGANZ 2025 Welcome Reception

Nov 02, 2025 | 1630 - 1800

Evening reception at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Formalities begin at 5.15 pm.

AMOUNT
65.00
TOTAL

Wednesday 5 November 2025

Great BG Debate

Nov 05, 2025 | 1730 - 1830

Join us from 5:30pm on Wednesday 5 November 2025 and hear the Great Debate! Maybe even become a participant. 

Congress Dinner

Nov 03, 2025 | 1900 - 2100

The BGANZ 2025 Congress Dinner will be held at the Museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House) on Wednesday 5 November, commencing at 7pm. The dinner will follow the Great BG Debate. 

We encourage you to purchase a ticket to the Congress Dinner. You are welcome to purchase additional tickets for guest/s.

AMOUNT
110.00
TOTAL

Tours

Tours are included in day registrations. For planning purposes, please confirm your attendance below. Additional guest tickets can be purchased for the Twilight Tour, pricing listed below.

Sunday 2 November 2025

Tour of the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG)

Nov 02, 2025 | 1500 - 1700

Including Flora Explorer option and walking option.

Please confirm your participation below.

Monday 3 November 2025

Twilight Tour of the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG)

Nov 04, 2025 | 2000 - 2100

Departing from the clock (near café bridge).

AMOUNT
45.00
TOTAL

Field Trips

If you would like to participate in a Field Trip on Tuesday 4 November, please purchase a ticket below. Please note that Field Trips are full day so only one option can be selected.

If you need to read more about the field trips before making your selection, please click here (a new window will open).

Field Trip - Australian Alpine Region

Nov 04, 2025
AMOUNT
295.00
TOTAL

Field Trip - Forest to the sea

Nov 04, 2025
AMOUNT
295.00
TOTAL

Field Trips - Local Tours

Nov 04, 2025
AMOUNT
295.00
TOTAL

Field Trip Selection

Please note that Field Trips are full day so only one option can be selected. If you need to read more about the field trips before making your selection, please click here (a new window will open).

Additional guest tickets can be purchased, pricing listed below.

Field Trip - Australian Alpine Region

Nov 04, 2025
AMOUNT
295.00
TOTAL

Field Trip - Forest to the sea

Nov 04, 2025
AMOUNT
295.00
TOTAL

Field Trips - Local Tours

Nov 04, 2025
AMOUNT
295.00
TOTAL

Accommodation

Special accommodation rates have been negotiated at nearby hotels

Please note that the offered rates are subject to availability and is only applicable for bookings made via the Conference Secretariat or as part of your online registration, and not by contacting the hotel directly. 

You are able to book accommodation below, or select "No accommodation required" and continue to the next page.

Please note:

  • Rates quoted are per room per night (room only) and in Australian dollars (inclusive of GST).
  • The below rates are only available by booking through this registration site or by contacting the Conference Secretariat via email to bganz@kaigi.com.au 
  • All accommodation bookings must be accompanied by credit card details in order to secure your reservation.
  • The credit card provided during this booking process is to secure the room and provide a guarantee in the event of late cancellations.
  • Your credit card details will be forwarded to the hotel to secure your reservation.
  • The Hotel Kurrajong will charge a one-night deposit to the credit card for all bookings. Full payment at any other hotel (as well as any room incidentals) is to be made directly to the hotel at the time of your stay.
  • Please note hotels may apply credit card surcharges upon check out if you choose to settle your account with your credit card.
  • The hotel will be responsible for issuing tax invoices for accommodation payments made upon departure.
  • Please note the terms and conditions (which include cancellation details) for your hotel.

Enter the dates you require accommodation for and click Search to see the available options.

Accommodation Options

Hotel Kurrajong
  1. Hotel Kurrajong
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Hotel Kurrajong

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra’s corridors are steeped in the capital’s political history. The hotel team consider themselves proud custodians of its heritage, passionately sharing stories of its early days during guided tours. Its roots are reflected in the hotel’s beautiful Art Deco décor, nostalgic ambient lighting, jazz music and a lounge filled with books and artworks on the city’s political history and leaders. Payment note: One-night’s deposit will be charged to the booking credit card 30 days prior to the event. The balance of payment is to be made to the hotel directly upon checkout.

0.9 km from Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House

Map Photos TERMS & CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions

PAYMENT: You will be required to provide credit card details to secure your booking. One-night’s deposit will be charged to the credit card 30 days prior to the event. The balance of payment is to be made to the hotel directly upon checkout. All incidental charges (car parking, breakfast rates, additional internet charges etc.) are subject to change without notice. CANCELLATIONS: 30 days prior to arrival: Partial or entire cancellations of individual bookings are subject to 100% accommodation charge for each room cancelled. No Shows: No Shows are subject to entire accommodation charge for each room cancelled. Early departures or shortened stays are treated as cancelled room nights. Cancellation penalties will apply for each night cancelled as outlined above. All changes or cancellations must be made in writing to: bganz@kaigi.com.au CREDIT CARD FEES: Surcharge applies for all credit card payments: 1.2% for Visa, Master Cards, UnionPay and American Express and 2.5% for Diners and JCB Cards.

  • Total payable to hotel
  • Classic Room
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    Room Description
    $250 per night. Contemporary room with art deco inspired furnishings and coffee pod machine Room features include: Nespresso machine and pods, Work desk, Mini bar and tea & coffee amenities, Individually controlled air-conditioning, Complimentary WiFi55 inch TV with Chromecast, iPod docking station, USB charging point.
    Max Occupancy
    2
    Bedding Configuration
    1 x King Bed.

No rooms available on your dates. Please contact bganz@kaigi.com.au once you have completed your registration.

Ovolo Nishi
  1. Ovolo Nishi
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Ovolo Nishi

Cosy and compact, with artistic vibes, Ovolo Nishi luxury boutique hotel is the perfect Canberra base. Located in Canberra CBD near Commonwealth Park, there’s a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and shops right on our doorstep

3.2 km from Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House

Map Photos TERMS & CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions

PAYMENT: You will be required to provide credit card details to secure your booking. Full payment is to be made to the hotel directly upon checkout. All incidental charges (car parking, additional internet charges etc.) are subject to change without notice. CANCELLATIONS: 30 days prior to arrival: Partial or entire cancellations of individual bookings are subject to 100% accommodation charge for each room cancelled. No Shows: No Shows are subject to entire accommodation charge for each room cancelled. Early departures or shortened stays are treated as cancelled room nights. Cancellation penalties will apply for each night cancelled as outlined above. All changes or cancellations must be made in writing to: bganz@kaigi.com.au CREDIT CARD FEES: Surcharge may apply for credit card payments.

  • Total payable to hotel
  • Original Sun
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    Room Description
    $299 per night. Our Original Sun rooms are beacons for natural light and look out to the lake or the bush land beyond. Each room features a king size bed. Enjoy the unique character of each room with restored vintage furniture and original artworks that speak to the sustainable design principles of Ovolo Nishi. Room features include: Super comfy king bed, Smart TV with Chromecast, Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi, Alexa bluetooth speaker Restored 20th century furnishings, Walk-in rain shower, Tea Drop tea and plunger coffee, Electric block out blinds.
    Max Occupancy
    2
    Bedding Configuration
    1 x King Bed.
Forrest Hotel & Apartments
Forrest Hotel & Apartments
  1. Forrest Hotel & Apartments
  2. Forrest Hotel & Apartments
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Forrest Hotel & Apartments

Affordable and comfortable, the Forrest Hotel and Apartments is a family owned and operated hotel offering 3 1/2 Star accommodation. Free parking is available on-site. Payment note: Half of the accommodation charge is required as a non-refundable deposit 30 days in advance, the balance of payment to be paid and confirmed 7days prior to arrival. Reception closing time: Please note that reception closes at 21:00. Please call the hotel at +61 2 6203 4300 to make alternative arrangements if you intend to arrive after this time.

1.8 km from Old Parliament House

Map Photos TERMS & CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions

PAYMENT: You will be required to provide credit card details to secure your booking and pay the accommodation charges as outlined below: Half of the accommodation charge is required as a non-refundable deposit 30 days in advance, the balance of payment to be paid and confirmed 7days prior to arrival. CANCELLATIONS: 30 days prior to arrival: Partial or entire cancellations of individual bookings are subject to 100% accommodation charge for each room cancelled. No Shows: No Shows are subject to entire accommodation charge for each room cancelled. Early departures or shortened stays are treated as cancelled room nights. Cancellation penalties will apply for each night cancelled as outlined above. All changes or cancellations must be made in writing to: bganz@kaigi.com.au CREDIT CARD FEES: Surcharge may apply for credit card payments. RECEPTION CLOSING TIME: Please note that reception closes at 21:00. Please call the hotel at +61 2 6203 4300 to make alternative arrangements if you intend to arrive after this time.

  • Total payable to hotel
  • Standard Queen Room
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    Room Description
    $163 per night ($114 for the night of 1 November). The Forrest Queen Room is a 3.5 star motel room with a comfortable Queen or King sized bed and essential amenities for a comfortable stay at Forrest Hotel.
    Max Occupancy
    2
    Bedding Configuration
    1 x queen bed

Summary

NEW REGISTRATION:

Below is a summary of your conference registration. 

It is important that you check all details carefully and edit as required. 

When you are happy with the details below, read and accept the terms and conditions at the bottom of the page and click next to go to the payment page. 

Once your online registration has been submitted, you will receive an automatic email outlining your registration details. If this email is not received, and it is not in your junk mail folder, please contact the Conference Secretariat.


RETURNING TO UPDATE REGISTRATION:

If you have returned to update your registration details, you can do this by selecting the relevant edit button below. 

Once you made the update required click save and you will return to this summary page. 

When you are happy with the details below, read and accept the terms and conditions at the bottom of the page and click next to go to the payment page. 

Once your updated registration has been submitted, you will receive an updated registration confirmation email, and if relevant, an additional invoice or credit note. If this email is not received, and it is not in your junk mail folder, please contact the Conference Secretariat.

Terms and Conditions
CONGRESS MATERIALS A Congress Handbook and printed program will be provided to all registered attendees. Abstracts will be available via electronic PDF or on the attendee app PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES Earlybird Discounts applies for registrations and payments received on/before 31 July 2025. All accounts must be paid in full prior to the Congress. Attendees will be requested to settle any outstanding accounts by credit card upon arrival at the Congress. The following payment methods are accepted: - Credit Card: The Congress accepts MasterCard, Visa and AMEX (2% merchant fee applies for all credit card payments). Payments will appear on your statement as "Kaigi Conferencing and Events". Credit card payments are processed via eWay, a third party gateway. - Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)" Bank details will be on your invoice, or contact us via email to BGANZ@kaigi.com.au PRIVACY Information collected as part of the Congress registration process is owned by the Congress Organising Committee and Kaigi Conferencing and Events. We will only access information that you voluntarily give us. This information will not be provided to any third party, other than as necessary to fulfil your request (such as to accommodation providers). CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION We hope that you will not have to cancel your registration, but should this be necessary, please advise the Congress Secretariat in writing, by email to BGANZ@kaigi.com.au. Cancellations received prior to 2 October 2025 will receive a full refund less $110 administration fee. Refunds for cancellations after 3 October 2025 will only be made in exceptional circumstances. If you are unable to attend, a substitute is welcome at no extra charge. Please advise the details of the substitute delegate in writing to the Congress Secretariat.

Payment

Payment Options

1. Electronic Funds Transfer - request a tax invoice below. Bank details for EFT will be on your invoice.
2. Credit card - select credit card payment below and you will be prompted to enter payment details. A paid tax invoice will be emailed to you after payment.

Payments will appear on your statement as "Kaigi Conferencing and Events". Credit card payments will be processed via eWay Rapid, a secure payment gateway, and attract a surcharge of 2%. Mastercard, Visa and AMEX payments are accepted. 

Your tax invoice and receipt (if paid) will be attached to your confirmation email. This is sent automatically once you have completed the registration process. If not received (and not in your SPAM folder), contact the Congress Secretariat via email to bganz@kaigi.com.au

Payment is due before the conference commences
Please note that payment is required before the conference commences. If you are paying via EFT please process your payment in a timely fashion so it is processed prior to conference commencement and provide a payment remittance to the Congress Secretariat.

Thank You

Your registration is now complete and you will receive a registration confirmation email from bganz@kaigi.com.au
If you do not receive a confirmation email within the next 24 hours. Please contact us at bganz@kaigi.com.au or 02 6198 3218.

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