Registration
August 30 – September 2, 2020 // Halifax Convention Centre
The conference registration is now open!
Conference Rates
All fees are listed in Canadian Dollars and are subject to tax (15% HST)
| REGISTRATION CATEGORY | INCLUSIONS / ADD-ONS | EARLY BIRD ends MAY 31, 2020 | STANDARD ends AUGUST 29, 2020 | ONSITE AUG 30 – SEP 2, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Delegate Pass | • Admission to all conference sessions Optional add-ons: | $800 | $950 | $1,075 |
| Full Delegate Pass – LMIC* | • Admission to all conference sessions Optional add-ons: | $425 | $525 | $575 |
| Student Pass** | • Admission to all conference sessions Optional add-ons: | $375 | $450 | $500 |
| Student Pass**- LMIC* | • Admission to all conference sessions Optional add-ons: | $275 | $350 | $400 |
| Group Registration Minimum of 5 delegates Full delegate passes only | • Admission to all conference sessions Optional add-ons: | 10% off of full pass (professional or student) | N/A | |
Pre-Conference Workshop Registration will be available | • Admission to the workshop Optional add-ons: | Rates will be published in early 2020 | ||
One-Day Registration | • Admission to all conference sessions on the day of registration Optional add-ons: | $300 | $390 | $490 |
| Welcome Reception Ticket Sunday, August 30, 2020 | Guests can be added upon registration | $50 | ||
| Themed Dinner – Maritime Kitchen Party – Ticket Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Guests can be added upon registration | $135 | $145 | |
| Program Book | In order to be more sustainable, the program will only be available online (website and mobile app), unless you are willing to pay a small fee for a printed copy | $15 | N/A | |
*LMIC = Lower- and Middle-Income Country, according to the World Bank
**Students need to provide proof of their student status (student ID, letter from their superior or similar) in order to be granted the student rate
PAYMENT
All registration fees may be paid by credit card (VISA or MasterCard), bank transfer or cheque. To be eligible for the early bird fee, payment must be received no later than May 31, 2020. Registrations are not confirmed until payment is received in full. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted. Any bank charges incurred (including non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees and any credit card charge backs for challenged registrations) must be paid by the sender and not the Conference Secretariat.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are permitted until June 30, 2020. Registrants will receive a full refund less a CAD $100 administrative fee. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Conference Secretariat no later than June 30, 2020 by emailing [email protected]. Registrants wishing to cancel on or after July 1, 2020 will not be eligible for a refund. Registration transfers to another person are permitted and must be submitted in writing to the same email address as above. For visa application denials, the cancellation policy will be extended by one month to July 30, 2020 and applicants must provide proof of the visa application, the appointment date and the denial letter in order to receive a refund.