Photographers planning to attend The Digital Playground in Sydney next month have until Sunday, 17 August to book seats for the speaker program and save more than 40% on the regular price.

The event takes place at Luna Park on the northern side of Sydney Harbour,  during the weekend of 12-14 September 2014. The three-day event includes a trade exhibition plus a seminar program, held inside a 300-seat theatre. Full details of the speaker program and exhibition can be found on: www.thedigitalplayground.com.au. The ‘early bird’ fee to attend the seminar program is $55 if you book by 17 August.

Each day, two registered visitor names will be drawn at random to receive photographic equipment with a value of up to $3,900 per prize. Entry is simply by attending the trade show and filling out an online form on several of the on-site iPad kiosks. The total prize pool is valued at $15,000.

Exhibitors include: ACMP, AIPP, Asukabook, Canon, Canson Infinity, Des Pty Ltd, Eizo Monitors, Elinchrom, Epson, Global Image Products, Graphistudio Australia, Kayell, L & P Photographic Supplies, Lastolite, Macphun Software, Maxwell International Australia, Momento Pro Pty Ltd, Nikon Australia, Olympus Imaging, Pixel Perfect Prolab, PPIB, Scubapix ““ Underwater Imaging Solutions, Seldex, Spyder4 and Sun Studios Australia. Entry to all exhibits is free and all are open to the general public.

Access to the site is easy by train (Milson’s Point) or ferry and plenty of car parking is within reach. Details can be found at lunaparksydney.com/getting-here.