Refund policy

This policy applies to all ticket purchases for The Masterminders 2026, taking place on 24–26 June 2026.


1. Refund Eligibility Window

All tickets are fully refundable until 20 May 2026.

To request a refund, you must contact us before 23:59 (UK time) on 20 May 2026.


2. Non-Refundable Period

From 21 May 2026 onwards, all tickets are strictly non-refundable.

This is because we commit to venue costs, production, catering, speakers, staffing, and materials in advance based on final attendee numbers.


3. Ticket Transfers

To maintain event integrity and simplify operations:
Ticket transfers are not permitted under any circumstance.


4. Event Postponement or Cancellation

In the unlikely event that The Masterminders is postponed or cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to:

  • venue issues

  • travel disruptions

  • speaker availability changes

  • government restrictions

  • health emergencies

  • severe weather

  • strikes or force majeure events

the following will apply:

4.1 Automatic Ticket Transfer

All purchased tickets will be automatically transferred to the next available event date.

4.2 Optional Refund Period

If you cannot attend the new date, you may request a full refund within 14 days of us announcing the rescheduled date.

After this 14-day window, transferred tickets become non-refundable.


5. Changes to Speakers, Schedule, or Venue

The Masterminders reserves the right to update or change:

  • speakers

  • schedule

  • content

  • venue

  • event format (e.g., seating layout, agenda order)

These changes do not qualify for refunds, as they are normal parts of running a live international event.


6. Travel & Accommodation

The Masterminders is not responsible for:

  • travel expenses

  • hotel/accommodation costs

  • visa fees

  • any other personal or third-party expenses

No compensation will be provided for such costs in the event of postponement, cancellation, or attendee inability to travel.


7. No-Show Policy

If an attendee does not attend the event for any reason, the ticket is considered forfeited and is not eligible for a refund or credit.


8. Agreement to Terms

By purchasing a ticket, the attendee confirms they have read, understood, and agreed to this Returns & Refund Policy.