Registration
Registration Guidelines
Generally there are 3 steps to finalize your registration process.
Step 1. Register Online or Fill in registration form
please download the PDF version of the registration form(right click to download), complete the form and e-mail it to: info@icbb.vu.edu.pk. Alternatively, please register online in Online Registration System (Closed).
Step 2. Abstract submission (Optional for listeners)
Please submit abstract online in step 1, or send your abstract as well as registration form to the secretariat at info@icbb.vu.edu.pk;
Step 3. Confirmation and payment
As soon as your payment is processed, you will receive a confirmation. Expected processing time is 7 days. Registration will be on a first-come first-served basis, your registration is valid only after payment of the registration fee.
Once you have confirmed the registration, you are encouraged to proceed with hotel booking and travel arrangement. More details about visa and accommodation, please refer http://www.icbb.vu.edu.pk/venue/#visa
Once you have confirmed the registration, you are encouraged to proceed with hotel booking and travel arrangement. More details about visa and accommodation, please refer http://www.icbb.vu.edu.pk/venue/#visa
Registration Fee
Registration Type & Fee |
Early Bird Registration On or before August 30, 2017 |
Regular Registration On or after August 31, 2017 |
Non-Student | USD 500 | |
Student | USD 400 | |
Company / Industry | Closed | USD 600 |
Non-Student for Pakistan delegates* | PKR 6000 | |
Student for Pakistan delegates* | PKR 4500 |
Note:
* For local delegates from affiliations in Pakistan.
1. Early registration is only available for payment finalized on or before Aug. 30, 2017. On-site payment will apply for regular registration rate. Anyone who prefers to pay on site is requred to feedback detailed travel confirmation before Oct. 15.
2. Full Registration Includes: One presentation (oral or poster), Access to all sessions, All official documentation including program booklet, Certificate of Attendance, Lunch on conference days (Oct. 26 & 27), and Refreshments during tea breaks.
3. Student registration rate: Only for full time student (applicable for graduate and doctoral students only, student ID or certificate is mandatory during the registration process and provided at the conference check-in desk).
4. Full payment is required before the conference. If payment is not received prior to the conference and without explanation/notification, the attendee's registration will be cancelled and/or the attendee may not be admitted into the conference.
Payment Type
Available payment methods:
(1) PayPal / Credit Card online; (2) Bank transfer / Wire transfer; (3) Cash on-site*
Note:
1. To facilitate processing, participants should clearly quote the invoice number in the remittance receipt so that our Finance team can identify your payment easily , e.g. "ICAFS-ICBB172113".
2. We encourage online payments for conference registration fees. For payments that are made by bank transfer, all bank transfer fees must be covered by the participant and may not be deducted from the amount remitted.
3. Those who choose to pay the registration fees via cash-on-site shall not enjoy the early-bird registration special rate. If your payment is affected by Foreign Exchange Control of your country, please contact secretariat to apply for paying on-site by cash.
* Contact us if you have questions on payment options.
3. Those who choose to pay the registration fees via cash-on-site shall not enjoy the early-bird registration special rate. If your payment is affected by Foreign Exchange Control of your country, please contact secretariat to apply for paying on-site by cash.
* Contact us if you have questions on payment options.
Participant Certification
Participant will get a certificate of attendance, and will be issued at the time of registration to all registered delegates. No certificate will be issued to no-show delegates.
Refound/Cancellation Policy
Registration fees will be refunded according to the following policy:
Cancellations or changes of registration should be sent in writing via email to the Secretariat (info@icbb.vu.edu.pk) before Sep. 30, 2017. All approval refunds will be issued after the conference.
If your VISA can not be issued, we will refund all your paid fees with deduction of bank transfer charges.
Cancellation by Sep. 30, 2017: A refund of 80% of the paid amount; Cancellation after Sep. 30, 2017: No Refund.
If you can not participate after payment, you can also find another one to replace you.
If your VISA can not be issued, we will refund all your paid fees with deduction of bank transfer charges.
Cancellation by Sep. 30, 2017: A refund of 80% of the paid amount; Cancellation after Sep. 30, 2017: No Refund.
If you can not participate after payment, you can also find another one to replace you.
Liability and Insurance
The organizers are not liable for any injury or damage involving persons and property during the conference. Participants are strongly advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
* Disclaimer: The conference is only a platform for academic exchange and communication, Please DO NOT involve political issues and territory.