Spend 3 Days in Byron Bay & Earn Up to 8 CPD Points
We don't just talk about wellness...we give you time to do it!
Thursday 15 Oct 2026
3:00pm onwards
Check into your accommodation - you choose where to stay - Elements of Byron have a range of accommodation options!
Elements of Byron is a luxury beach front resort with incredible facilities and things to do available to guests. We suggest that you stay at Elements of Byron to be able to fully use their amazing facilities and take advantage of their wellness offerings such as beachside yoga. If you live locally, then no need to check in!
4:30pm
Registration and welcome drinks - meet at Elements of Byron Azure Bar
Check into your accommodation - you choose where to stay - Elements of Byron have a range of accommodation options!
Elements of Byron is a luxury beach front resort with incredible facilities and things to do available to guests. We suggest that you stay at Elements of Byron to be able to fully use their amazing facilities and take advantage of their wellness offerings such as beachside yoga. If you live locally, then no need to check in!
4:30pm
Registration and welcome drinks - meet at Elements of Byron Azure Bar
Friday 16 Oct 2026
7:00 - 8.00 am
Seminar 1 - Learn new mindfulness techniques and practice yoga to enhance your wellness at work
Catering for all ages and levels of fitness, the First Light Club is led by a team of qualified yogis who believe early morning – especially in nature - is a powerful time to practice yoga. Come and learn new yoga skills and get ready for your day! Available only to guests staying at Elements of Byron.
Facilitator: First Light Club Beachfront Yoga
Location: The grassy knoll that sits right in front of Belongil Beach
What to wear: Comfortable clothes
What to bring: Just yourself and a bottle of water (yoga equipment provided)
8:00 - 10:00 am
Free time
10:00 - 10:15 am
Welcome to Country and Conference Open
Angela King, Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist
10:15 - 11:15 am
Seminar 2 - New anti-money laundering laws for lawyers, accountants and real estate agents - do they apply to you and are you complying?
Late 2024 the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act changed to extend the AML/CTF obligations to lawyers, accountants and real estate agents. If it applies "reporting entities" must be compliant with AML/CTF obligations by 1 July 2026. Lawyers, accountants and real estate agents need to conduct rigorous risk assessments of clients, if it applies. Do these new laws apply to you and are you complying?
Speakers: Angela King, Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist and Cai Lin Tan, Senior Commercial Lawyer
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
11:15 - 12:15 pm
Seminar 3 - Guest speaker - Working smarter with tech (working morning tea)
Hear about current tech innovation and how to choose and work with tech vendors. Learn about the tech being used by teams to work smarter - all in just a few clicks. Leave with some new ideas about how you may be able to use tech differently in your day-to-day work life.
Speaker: TBC
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
12:15 - 2:30 pm
Lunch provided & free time
Choose your own activity - exercise, swim, read, rest, go horse riding or have a Osprey Spa treatment (remember to book early - we've heard it is hard to find facials in Byron Bay!)
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Seminar 4 - Generative Artificial Intelligence Update: Listen to a tech expert talk about how Gen AI works. Hear about how organisations are using Gen AI and how it may change the way we work
An interactive Q&A style session - bring along any Gen AI/cybersecurity questions you have! All questions welcome....even....what is Gen AI again?
Speakers: Dr. Omaru Maruatona, CEO Aiculus - a Cyber-AI company which specialises in leading edge AI/cybersecurity solutions
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Seminar 5 - Ethical and legal considerations of Gen AI in practice + dive into professional duties of confidentiality and privacy (working afternoon tea)
Learn about the ethical and legal considerations of Gen AI and also deep dive into professional and contractual duties of confidentiality and privacy, for your profession. Includes a privacy law reform update.
Speaker: Angela King, Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
4:30 - 4:45 pm
Day 2 review and close
Seminar 1 - Learn new mindfulness techniques and practice yoga to enhance your wellness at work
Catering for all ages and levels of fitness, the First Light Club is led by a team of qualified yogis who believe early morning – especially in nature - is a powerful time to practice yoga. Come and learn new yoga skills and get ready for your day! Available only to guests staying at Elements of Byron.
Facilitator: First Light Club Beachfront Yoga
Location: The grassy knoll that sits right in front of Belongil Beach
What to wear: Comfortable clothes
What to bring: Just yourself and a bottle of water (yoga equipment provided)
8:00 - 10:00 am
Free time
10:00 - 10:15 am
Welcome to Country and Conference Open
Angela King, Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist
10:15 - 11:15 am
Seminar 2 - New anti-money laundering laws for lawyers, accountants and real estate agents - do they apply to you and are you complying?
Late 2024 the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act changed to extend the AML/CTF obligations to lawyers, accountants and real estate agents. If it applies "reporting entities" must be compliant with AML/CTF obligations by 1 July 2026. Lawyers, accountants and real estate agents need to conduct rigorous risk assessments of clients, if it applies. Do these new laws apply to you and are you complying?
Speakers: Angela King, Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist and Cai Lin Tan, Senior Commercial Lawyer
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
11:15 - 12:15 pm
Seminar 3 - Guest speaker - Working smarter with tech (working morning tea)
Hear about current tech innovation and how to choose and work with tech vendors. Learn about the tech being used by teams to work smarter - all in just a few clicks. Leave with some new ideas about how you may be able to use tech differently in your day-to-day work life.
Speaker: TBC
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
12:15 - 2:30 pm
Lunch provided & free time
Choose your own activity - exercise, swim, read, rest, go horse riding or have a Osprey Spa treatment (remember to book early - we've heard it is hard to find facials in Byron Bay!)
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Seminar 4 - Generative Artificial Intelligence Update: Listen to a tech expert talk about how Gen AI works. Hear about how organisations are using Gen AI and how it may change the way we work
An interactive Q&A style session - bring along any Gen AI/cybersecurity questions you have! All questions welcome....even....what is Gen AI again?
Speakers: Dr. Omaru Maruatona, CEO Aiculus - a Cyber-AI company which specialises in leading edge AI/cybersecurity solutions
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Seminar 5 - Ethical and legal considerations of Gen AI in practice + dive into professional duties of confidentiality and privacy (working afternoon tea)
Learn about the ethical and legal considerations of Gen AI and also deep dive into professional and contractual duties of confidentiality and privacy, for your profession. Includes a privacy law reform update.
Speaker: Angela King, Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
4:30 - 4:45 pm
Day 2 review and close
Saturday 17 October 2026
7:00 - 8.00 am
Seminar 6 - Learn new mindfulness techniques and practice yoga to enhance your wellness at work
Catering for all ages and levels of fitness, the First Light Club is led by a team of qualified yogis who believe early morning – especially in nature - is a powerful time to practice yoga. Come and learn new yoga skills and get ready for your day! Available only to guests staying at Elements of Byron.
Facilitator: First Light Club Beachfront Yoga
Location: The grassy knoll that sits right in front of Belongil Beach
What to wear: Comfortable clothes
What to bring: Just yourself and a bottle of water (yoga equipment provided)
8:00 - 10:00 am
Free time
Remember to check out by 11am, if staying at Elements of Byron
10:00 - 11:00 am
Seminar 7 - Shake it up! Tips to build or transform your career/practice/business (working morning tea)
This is the session for you if you feel like a change! Do you want to build or transform your career/practice/business? Start or stop contracting? Move to part time? Get back into the workforce after a break or maternity leave? Come along with questions for our presenters, including any pitch/CV queries.
Speaker: TBC
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
11:00 - 12:00 pm
Seminar 8 - Negotiate like a pro....learn how to say NO skilfully
We all have to negotiate...every day! Learn from an expert negotiator how to turn NO into a positive!
Speaker: Cai Lin Tan, Senior Commercial Lawyer
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Conference lunch provided & free time - Choose your own activity - exercise, swim, read, rest, go horse riding or have a Osprey Spa treatment
Leave when required to make your transport connections, or join the optional seminars in the afternoon
OPTIONAL
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Seminar 9 - Fifteen life hacks to improve your wellness at work
Practical tips for maintaining positive physical and mental wellness at work even when the pressure is on and the pace is fast.
Speaker: Angela King, Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Seminar 10 - Mindfulness Masterclass
This session introduces you to research-backed theories and immediately implementable tools that will help you at work. Practice new mindfulness techniques to get you through busy days and try walking meditation.
Speaker: TBC
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room/Resort surroundings
Conference program may be slightly changed if it cannot be delivered as anticipated. As usual, please check the CPD requirements for your profession to confirm you are eligible to claim them.
Seminar 6 - Learn new mindfulness techniques and practice yoga to enhance your wellness at work
Catering for all ages and levels of fitness, the First Light Club is led by a team of qualified yogis who believe early morning – especially in nature - is a powerful time to practice yoga. Come and learn new yoga skills and get ready for your day! Available only to guests staying at Elements of Byron.
Facilitator: First Light Club Beachfront Yoga
Location: The grassy knoll that sits right in front of Belongil Beach
What to wear: Comfortable clothes
What to bring: Just yourself and a bottle of water (yoga equipment provided)
8:00 - 10:00 am
Free time
Remember to check out by 11am, if staying at Elements of Byron
10:00 - 11:00 am
Seminar 7 - Shake it up! Tips to build or transform your career/practice/business (working morning tea)
This is the session for you if you feel like a change! Do you want to build or transform your career/practice/business? Start or stop contracting? Move to part time? Get back into the workforce after a break or maternity leave? Come along with questions for our presenters, including any pitch/CV queries.
Speaker: TBC
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
11:00 - 12:00 pm
Seminar 8 - Negotiate like a pro....learn how to say NO skilfully
We all have to negotiate...every day! Learn from an expert negotiator how to turn NO into a positive!
Speaker: Cai Lin Tan, Senior Commercial Lawyer
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Conference lunch provided & free time - Choose your own activity - exercise, swim, read, rest, go horse riding or have a Osprey Spa treatment
Leave when required to make your transport connections, or join the optional seminars in the afternoon
OPTIONAL
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Seminar 9 - Fifteen life hacks to improve your wellness at work
Practical tips for maintaining positive physical and mental wellness at work even when the pressure is on and the pace is fast.
Speaker: Angela King, Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Seminar 10 - Mindfulness Masterclass
This session introduces you to research-backed theories and immediately implementable tools that will help you at work. Practice new mindfulness techniques to get you through busy days and try walking meditation.
Speaker: TBC
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room/Resort surroundings
Conference program may be slightly changed if it cannot be delivered as anticipated. As usual, please check the CPD requirements for your profession to confirm you are eligible to claim them.
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More helpful information
Conference venue: Elements of Byron is a luxury beach front resort with an incredible facilities and things to do available to guests.
Getting to Elements of Byron: Detailed transfer options from various airports available here.
Your conference ticket gives you access to the conference only and not all facilities at Elements of Byron. You will need to book Elements of Byron accommodation to access the sunrise yoga classes as they are for guests only.
Accommodation: Book accommodation that suits you within the Byron Bay area. We suggest you stay at Elements of Byron to be able to fully use their amazing facilities.
Can I bring my family or friends? Of course...you can relax together between sessions! Just purchase the type of accommodation that suits your group.
Dress: Smart casual.
Spa treatments: Remember to book any spa treatments as soon as possible. We've heard on the grapevine it can be hard to find facials in Byron Bay but luckily Elements of Byron has the luxurious Osprey Spa.
Experiences: Click here for Elements of Byron's amazing summary of experiences available at Elements of Byron and in Byron Bay generally.
Terms and Conditions: Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Getting to Elements of Byron: Detailed transfer options from various airports available here.
Your conference ticket gives you access to the conference only and not all facilities at Elements of Byron. You will need to book Elements of Byron accommodation to access the sunrise yoga classes as they are for guests only.
Accommodation: Book accommodation that suits you within the Byron Bay area. We suggest you stay at Elements of Byron to be able to fully use their amazing facilities.
Can I bring my family or friends? Of course...you can relax together between sessions! Just purchase the type of accommodation that suits your group.
Dress: Smart casual.
Spa treatments: Remember to book any spa treatments as soon as possible. We've heard on the grapevine it can be hard to find facials in Byron Bay but luckily Elements of Byron has the luxurious Osprey Spa.
Experiences: Click here for Elements of Byron's amazing summary of experiences available at Elements of Byron and in Byron Bay generally.
Terms and Conditions: Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Book with Confidence Guarantee
We support you in the following ways if you need to make changes after booking one of our conferences.
- Substitute delegates: welcome at any time - just let us know who will replace you at the conference.
- If you have to cancel 30 days or more from start of conference: we are happy to transfer your booking to another available conference (with any difference in price paid by you or refunded by us).
- If you have to cancel less than 30 days from start of conference: we maintain cancellation lists for all sold out conferences and where possible will do our best to share your place with those on the waitlist. If we are able to replace your booking then you will be entitled to a full refund minus $200 booking & administration fee. If we cannot share your place with someone on the waitlist then you will be entitled to a 50% refund of the conference ticket.
- Insurance: Your ticket does not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that delegates take out their own general insurance that will reimburse their accommodation and travel costs in the event of cancellation by us or a delegate's inability to attend due to any reason whatsoever. It is suggested that the insurance policy should also cover loss of fees/deposit, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property and repatriation expenses. No responsibility is taken by us for any person not holding insurance.
- Please make sure you have read our full Terms & Conditions before purchase.
Expert Speakers
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Angela King
Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist Senior commercial lawyer and privacy specialist with over 25 years' experience as a top-tier lawyer and senior in-house lawyer in a variety of industries including technology, financial services, higher education, health, medical research and not-for-profit. Angela has most worked with some of Australia's most known organisations and brands. Since 2012, Angela has practiced through her Incorporated Legal Practice, MainStreet Business Services Pty Ltd, which is delivering Rejuven8 CPD. |
This has meant Angela has parachuted into many different types of legal teams and organisations to provide legal support as a General Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel or consultant. She has facilitated many training sessions over the years for businesses and teams.
Angela has been a wellness devotee for decades to balance out challenging work environments with a passion for mindfulness practices and treatments such as acupuncture and shiatsu. When not lawyering or training, Angela spends her time negotiating with her children and 3-year-old Cobber Dog (sometimes successfully).
Angela has been a wellness devotee for decades to balance out challenging work environments with a passion for mindfulness practices and treatments such as acupuncture and shiatsu. When not lawyering or training, Angela spends her time negotiating with her children and 3-year-old Cobber Dog (sometimes successfully).
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Dr. Omaru Maruatona
CEO Aiculus Omaru is a cyber security and machine learning practitioner with over 15 years industry and research experience. Omaru is the CEO at Aiculus, a Cyber-AI company which specialises in leading edge solutions that help organisations fully and securely leverage technology. Omaru started his career with large corporates including a big Australian bank and PwC. Omaru has undertaken research in the AI space and is a Professor at Federation University Australia. In his spare time, Omaru enjoys travelling and spending time with his family. |
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Cai Lin Tan
Senior Commercial Lawyer Senior commercial lawyer with broad experience working on various projects throughout Australia and overseas both as a top-tier lawyer and senior in-house lawyer in defence, mining & resources, construction and energy industries. Cai Lin is a sought-after lawyer working mainly for ASX listed clients and her clients value her practical approach in delivering outcomes. One of Cai Lin's most recent projects has been supporting a smaller client set up a holistic vet clinic and reinventing the way veterinary services are provided in an animal wellness environment. Imagine walking into a veterinary clinic where you are greeted with aromatherapy scent and calming music with pets able to explore the clinic off-lead and demanding treats and massages from clinic staff. When not lawyering, Cai Lin enjoys spending time horse riding, catering to the whims of her part-Bengal cat, Tigger and working with small animals. |
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Guest Speaker - TBC |
Bookings - Opening Soon
Early Bird Conference Ticket
- $1,000 (plus GST) - $1,450 Regular Ticket
- 2 x yoga classes (if staying at Elements of Byron)
- morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- networking drinks
- conference pack
- excluding accommodation + flights