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
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.
Check out the Elements of Byron website for Exclusive Packages such as their Villa Offers and Extended Stay Offers.
2:00 - 3.00 pm
Seminar 1 - Privacy law essentials
Your clients and customers have high expectations about how you handle their information. Learn more about the fundamentals of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cwth) and the current status of the Privacy Act reform. Think about the impacts of privacy breaches and hear more about the recent privacy breaches. Hear about the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner's guidance on privacy and the use of commercially available AI products. Ask any privacy questions you have.
Speaker: Angela King, Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist
Location: Elements of Byron Azure Bar
3.00 - 4.00 pm
Seminar 2 - Sustainable sales and marketing strategies for fractional professionals and solopreneurs
As a fractional professional or solopreneur, you often work in a bubble. If you're curious about new (and sustainable) sales and marketing strategies, this is the seminar for you! Hear a senior fractional lawyer with over 13 years' experience share her fractional sales and marketing experiences, and insights on the market.
Speaker: Jessica Carroll, Fractional Lawyer and In-house Counsel, TBL. Legal Solutions
Location: Elements of Byron Azure Bar
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Welcome drinks at the Fire Pit, Elements of Byron
Sponsored by Sharp & Carter - Australia's Leading Job Recruitment Agency
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.
Check out the Elements of Byron website for Exclusive Packages such as their Villa Offers and Extended Stay Offers.
2:00 - 3.00 pm
Seminar 1 - Privacy law essentials
Your clients and customers have high expectations about how you handle their information. Learn more about the fundamentals of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cwth) and the current status of the Privacy Act reform. Think about the impacts of privacy breaches and hear more about the recent privacy breaches. Hear about the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner's guidance on privacy and the use of commercially available AI products. Ask any privacy questions you have.
Speaker: Angela King, Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist
Location: Elements of Byron Azure Bar
3.00 - 4.00 pm
Seminar 2 - Sustainable sales and marketing strategies for fractional professionals and solopreneurs
As a fractional professional or solopreneur, you often work in a bubble. If you're curious about new (and sustainable) sales and marketing strategies, this is the seminar for you! Hear a senior fractional lawyer with over 13 years' experience share her fractional sales and marketing experiences, and insights on the market.
Speaker: Jessica Carroll, Fractional Lawyer and In-house Counsel, TBL. Legal Solutions
Location: Elements of Byron Azure Bar
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Welcome drinks at the Fire Pit, Elements of Byron
Sponsored by Sharp & Carter - Australia's Leading Job Recruitment Agency
Friday 16 Oct 2026
7:00 - 8.00 am
Seminar 3 - 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 - 10:30 am
Free time
10:30 - 11:30 am
Seminar 4 - Generative AI/Cybersecurity Update: Listen to a tech expert talk about how Gen AI works and hear about how organisations are using Gen AI right now
An interactive Q&A style session with a GenAI/cyber security expert. Bring along any GenAI/cybersecurity questions you have! Hear about tech tools to help you work smarter. Leave with some ideas about how you may be able to use tech in new ways in your day-to-day work life. Think about the latest Gen AI tech tools and how your colleagues are using them. Learn new ways to prompt Gen AI tools.
Speaker: Dr. Omaru Maruatona, CEO Aiculus - a Cyber-AI company which specialises in leading edge AI/cybersecurity solutions
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
11:40 - 12:40 pm
Seminar 5 - Ethical and legal considerations of Gen AI in practice (working afternoon tea)
Learn about the ethical considerations of using Gen AI in practice including maintaining client/customer privilege/confidentiality and the importance of knowing how your Gen AI product works. Hear about the Australian Government's voluntary AI Ethics Principles and where to start if you need to develop an ethical AI Policy. Learn more about the AI resources available and practical tips, like updating your engagement letter to remind clients not to put your advice into Gen AI!
Speaker: Angela King, Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
12:40 - 1:30 pm
Lunch provided & free time
Choose your own activity - exercise, swim, read, rest or have an Osprey Spa treatment (remember to book early - we've heard it is hard to find facials in Byron Bay!)
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Seminar 6 - Ignite sustained performance!
Move beyond burnout and learn more about techniques to unlock long-term mental and physical health including managing energy and breathwork. Hear about why progress is more important than perfection and learn about wellbeing guidelines for your profession, including the Wellbeing Guidelines for Legal Workplaces.
Speaker: TBC
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
2:40 - 3:40 pm
Seminar 7 - Working smarter with tech and choosing the right vendors
Hear from Bupa's Head of Operations - Legal about current tech innovation in their business and how they choose their tech vendors. Learn about the tech being used by Bupa's teams to work smarter, including instant access to hyper-accurate answers on policies, playbooks and contract guidance - all in just a few clicks. Leave with some new ideas about how you may be able to use tech in your day-to-day work life.
Speaker: Claire Nuske, Head of Operations - Legal, Bupa
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
3:50 - 4:50 pm
Seminar 8 - Protect your brand and business - trademarks 101!
Hear from an expert about trademark strategies relevant to you and your clients. Find out what is a trademark, what do you have to do to register a trademark, how long it takes and how much. This is an engaging and interactive session, so come along with any trademark questions! One of the best ways to protect your brand and business (especially in this Gen AI era), is to register a trademark!
Speaker: Belinda Wadeson, Patent & Trade Marks Attorney, Wadeson IP
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
4:50 - 5:00 pm
Day 2 review and close
Seminar 3 - 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 - 10:30 am
Free time
10:30 - 11:30 am
Seminar 4 - Generative AI/Cybersecurity Update: Listen to a tech expert talk about how Gen AI works and hear about how organisations are using Gen AI right now
An interactive Q&A style session with a GenAI/cyber security expert. Bring along any GenAI/cybersecurity questions you have! Hear about tech tools to help you work smarter. Leave with some ideas about how you may be able to use tech in new ways in your day-to-day work life. Think about the latest Gen AI tech tools and how your colleagues are using them. Learn new ways to prompt Gen AI tools.
Speaker: Dr. Omaru Maruatona, CEO Aiculus - a Cyber-AI company which specialises in leading edge AI/cybersecurity solutions
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
11:40 - 12:40 pm
Seminar 5 - Ethical and legal considerations of Gen AI in practice (working afternoon tea)
Learn about the ethical considerations of using Gen AI in practice including maintaining client/customer privilege/confidentiality and the importance of knowing how your Gen AI product works. Hear about the Australian Government's voluntary AI Ethics Principles and where to start if you need to develop an ethical AI Policy. Learn more about the AI resources available and practical tips, like updating your engagement letter to remind clients not to put your advice into Gen AI!
Speaker: Angela King, Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
12:40 - 1:30 pm
Lunch provided & free time
Choose your own activity - exercise, swim, read, rest or have an Osprey Spa treatment (remember to book early - we've heard it is hard to find facials in Byron Bay!)
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Seminar 6 - Ignite sustained performance!
Move beyond burnout and learn more about techniques to unlock long-term mental and physical health including managing energy and breathwork. Hear about why progress is more important than perfection and learn about wellbeing guidelines for your profession, including the Wellbeing Guidelines for Legal Workplaces.
Speaker: TBC
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
2:40 - 3:40 pm
Seminar 7 - Working smarter with tech and choosing the right vendors
Hear from Bupa's Head of Operations - Legal about current tech innovation in their business and how they choose their tech vendors. Learn about the tech being used by Bupa's teams to work smarter, including instant access to hyper-accurate answers on policies, playbooks and contract guidance - all in just a few clicks. Leave with some new ideas about how you may be able to use tech in your day-to-day work life.
Speaker: Claire Nuske, Head of Operations - Legal, Bupa
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
3:50 - 4:50 pm
Seminar 8 - Protect your brand and business - trademarks 101!
Hear from an expert about trademark strategies relevant to you and your clients. Find out what is a trademark, what do you have to do to register a trademark, how long it takes and how much. This is an engaging and interactive session, so come along with any trademark questions! One of the best ways to protect your brand and business (especially in this Gen AI era), is to register a trademark!
Speaker: Belinda Wadeson, Patent & Trade Marks Attorney, Wadeson IP
Location: Elements of Byron - Private Dining Room
4:50 - 5:00 pm
Day 2 review and close
Saturday 17 October 2026
7:00 - 8.00 am
Seminar 9 - 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)
9:30 - 10:30 am
Seminar 10 - Fifteen life hacks to improve your wellness at work
What if we don't need more time, but need more energy? 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 Azure Bar
10.30 - 10:45 am
Conference close
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 9 - 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)
9:30 - 10:30 am
Seminar 10 - Fifteen life hacks to improve your wellness at work
What if we don't need more time, but need more energy? 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 Azure Bar
10.30 - 10:45 am
Conference close
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. Check out the Elements of Byron website for accommodation offers, for example Extended Stay Offer - Special Rates - Elements of Byron and also the discount code which will be provided on registration.
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. Check out the Elements of Byron website for accommodation offers, for example Extended Stay Offer - Special Rates - Elements of Byron and also the discount code which will be provided on registration.
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
Angela King
Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist
Founder, MainStreet Business Services
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. 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 on a variety of topics over the years from career development to negotiation skills. Angela has been a wellness devotee for decades.
Senior Commercial Lawyer & Privacy Specialist
Founder, MainStreet Business Services
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. 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 on a variety of topics over the years from career development to negotiation skills. Angela has been a wellness devotee for decades.
Dr. Omaru Maruatona
AI and Cybersecurity Expert
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.
AI and Cybersecurity Expert
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.
Jessica Carroll
Fractional Lawyer and Experienced In-House Counsel
TBL. Legal Solutions
Jessica is a fractional lawyer and experienced in-house counsel who helps businesses and legal teams work smarter.
She lifts the hood on legal functions to improve how they run - making processes more efficient, contracts more usable and workflows more aligned with business goals. She also steps in to support organisations with their day-to-day legal needs and deliver projects that drive strategic outcomes.
With more than 13 years of experience across private practice and in-house roles, Jess has worked across commercial law, procurement, governance, employment, intellectual property, disputes and risk. She understands what it takes to balance commercial realities with practical, proportionate legal advice.
Fractional Lawyer and Experienced In-House Counsel
TBL. Legal Solutions
Jessica is a fractional lawyer and experienced in-house counsel who helps businesses and legal teams work smarter.
She lifts the hood on legal functions to improve how they run - making processes more efficient, contracts more usable and workflows more aligned with business goals. She also steps in to support organisations with their day-to-day legal needs and deliver projects that drive strategic outcomes.
With more than 13 years of experience across private practice and in-house roles, Jess has worked across commercial law, procurement, governance, employment, intellectual property, disputes and risk. She understands what it takes to balance commercial realities with practical, proportionate legal advice.
Claire Nuske
Head of Operations - Legal
Bupa
A senior lawyer with almost 20 years' experience, Claire has worked in-house in large Legal, Legal Operations and Company Secretarial teams. She has experience in a variety of industries including financial services, banking and health.
Currently, Claire is the Head of Operations - Legal for Bupa, a large health care company and spends most of her time finding ways for her large team of lawyers to work smarter and not harder, with the help of tech.
Head of Operations - Legal
Bupa
A senior lawyer with almost 20 years' experience, Claire has worked in-house in large Legal, Legal Operations and Company Secretarial teams. She has experience in a variety of industries including financial services, banking and health.
Currently, Claire is the Head of Operations - Legal for Bupa, a large health care company and spends most of her time finding ways for her large team of lawyers to work smarter and not harder, with the help of tech.
Belinda Wadeson
Patent & Trade Marks Attorney
Founder, Wadeson IP
Belinda is an experienced Patents & Trade Marks Attorney for over 20 years and the founder of Wadeson IP. Belinda is a trusted adviser and from 2008 - 2011 was a member of the Commercialisation and Intellectual Property Advisory Committee for a leading research University.
Belinda and her team have clients from a range of industries (sporting equipment, food, media, fashion, entertainment, water, power generation, bulk material handling, mining, manufacturing and construction) and jurisdictions around the world. She has hard to come by and niche expertise, including trademark non-use removal oppositions and managing a global Certification mark portfolio in the food industry across 40 countries.
Patent & Trade Marks Attorney
Founder, Wadeson IP
Belinda is an experienced Patents & Trade Marks Attorney for over 20 years and the founder of Wadeson IP. Belinda is a trusted adviser and from 2008 - 2011 was a member of the Commercialisation and Intellectual Property Advisory Committee for a leading research University.
Belinda and her team have clients from a range of industries (sporting equipment, food, media, fashion, entertainment, water, power generation, bulk material handling, mining, manufacturing and construction) and jurisdictions around the world. She has hard to come by and niche expertise, including trademark non-use removal oppositions and managing a global Certification mark portfolio in the food industry across 40 countries.
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