SharePoint Conference Dates around the region have been announced for 2013 so you can plan ahead.
JAN 14 in Hong Kong.
JAN 16-17 in Singapore.
APR 10-11 in Sydney.
APR 16-17 in Auckland.
JUN 11-12 in Melbourne.
More Info here http://www.sharethepoint.com/engage/Pages/default.aspx & also keep an eye on this page to find out when speaker submissions open.