Innovation 2016: The Case for Law Reform

With the Government's National Innovation and Science Agenda, the Productivity Commission's Inquiry into Australia's IP Framework and the new portfolio arrangements, 2016 is shaping up to be a year of innovation for Australia's copyright sector.

But what does this mean for copyright reform? How can copyright help, and hinder, innovation? What is the role of copyright institutions and businesses in enabling innovation? Can we innovate copyright itself?

The Australian Digital Alliance Forum is the peak event for discussion of pragmatic, creative copyright reform options that seek to ensure balance in copyright for the public interest. With a range of speakers and panels, the Forum is a must for anyone interested in the present and future of copyright in Australia.

Keynote addresses:

Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield, Minister for Communications, Minister for the Arts

Professor Ian Hargreaves, Professor of Digital Economy at Cardiff University on opportunities for copyright and innovation.

Professor Kenneth Crews, Columbia Law School and the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center on Australia's library and archive exceptions in the international context.

Program:

The full program is available here. It includes sessions on:

Digital growth in the Australian creative industries

The implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty for the Visually Impaired and related amendments

The global copyright reform agenda

Defining and protecting the public domain

The wacky world of copyright in 2015

Reimagining copyright in 2016

FAQs

Prices

Members $80, early bird non-members $180 (now closed), standard non-member $220 (prices include GST)

Am I entitled to membership rates?

Individual members of the Australian Digital Alliance and up to 3 employees/members of member organisations are entitled to membership rates, please email info@digital.org.au if you'd like to check on your status. If you are claiming membership rates through your institution you MUST note the institution when making the booking.

Are group discounts available?

Yes! Email info@digital.org.au for details and the discount code.

Can I pay via invoice?

We prefer payments to go through eventbrite for administrative purposes, but should you require an invoice please email info@digital.org.au.

Can I get a tax invoice?

Yes, a tax invoice will automatically be sent to your nominated email when your payment is processed.

Is lunch provided?

Yes, the forum is fully catered.

Is there a program

The full program will be available shortly.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

There are several long-term paid parking lots near the library, including between Questacon and the lake. Action bus routes 2, 3, 6, 80 & 100 service the NLA, with a stop on Parkes way, and the blue rapid series of buses stop outside Albert Hall, a short walk away. Please see http://www.action.act.gov.au/ for more details.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please contact ADA executive officer Jessica Coates at info@digital.org.au

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

If you are holding a ticket made out to another person please contact info@digital.org.au before the day.

Please bring your printed ticket to the event