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REGISTRATION

Due to unforeseen problems distributing the printed Final Circular/Registration Book, the Deadline for Early Registration has been extended to 30 April 1999.

Congress registration is being handled by Conferon, Inc. Full instructions on how to register either by mail, fax or on-line are given on the Registration Form. A confirmation of your registration will be faxed (or mailed) to you immediately; tickets for events, etc., will be picked up when you check in on-site at America's Center. BRING THE CONFIRMATION WITH YOU WHEN YOU CHECK IN. An official name badge will be required for admittance to the scientific sessions, exhibits and Poster Session and the registration fee must be paid to obtain the name badge.

If you are attending the Nomenclature Section the week previous to the Congress, you must bring your Confirmation of Registration sheet with you in order to obtain an official badge allowing attendance at the Nomenclature Section.


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Registration Hours

On-site registration and distribution of the attendance packets with badges and tickets will take place in the America's Center during the following hours:

Saturday, July 31, 1999 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 1, 1999 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, August 2, 1999 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 3, 1999 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 3, 1999 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 4, 1999 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Friday, August 5, 1999 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

One-Day Registration

One-day registration is available on-site only. The fee for one day is $150.00 and attendees must register on-site on the actual day of their attendance.

Registration Fees

Registration fees cover six and one-half days of the Congress, including the Opening Session and All-Congress Reception, all scientific sessions, Exhibits and the Contributed Poster Session. Fees are as follows:

Classification

Before 30 April '99

1 May - 31 May '99

1 June - 14 July '99

On-Site
15 Jul - 1 August '99

Scientific/developed1$300$400$450$500
Scientific/developing1$200$250$300$300
Scientific/Student2$100$125$150$150
Companion3$100$100$100$100
One day registration, all classifications - $150.00 per day
  1. "Developed" includes USA, Canada, EEC and other Western European nations, Japan, Australia and New Zealand; "developing" includes other countries.
  2. Verification of student status (by professor or university adminstration) must be included with registration.
  3. Includes admittance to Opening Session/Reception, hospitality coffee, and exhibit hall, but does not include attendance at scientific sessions.

Congress Membership and Registration

The following are the categories under which participants will register:

Full Members

Full Members are entitled to attend all scientific sessions of the Congress, including the Nomenclature Section, the Opening Ceremony, All-Congress Opening Reception and the Closing Ceremony. They have full participation rights during the Congress and will receive the tote bag with program, abstracts and other documents. Full members may participate in the Scientific Program either as invited speakers or may present up to two Contributed Posters, subject to acceptance by the Program Committee. A special rate is available for members from developing countries.

Student Members

Student Members have the same rights as Full Members of the Congress, and may take advantage of reduced registration fees. Student registrations require confirmation of student status by means of a signed letter from the head of their department or institute or a dated photo identification of the student from their institute.

Companions

Companions are entitled to attend the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the All-Congress Opening Reception, hospitality coffees and the Exhibit Hall. Companion registration does not include attendance at scientific sessions.

One-Day Members

Those who wish to attend the Congress on a particular day will be accepted as guests upon payment of the On-Site Registration Fee. They may attend the Congress and all sessions on that day, but will not be allowed to make a Contributed Poster presentation.

Registration Payments

Unless appropriate check or money order or credit card information accompanies the Registration Form, you will NOT be considered registered. Checks, money orders or credit cards are the only acceptable form of registration payment. Purchase orders and wire transfers will not be accepted.

Federal Tax Identification Number

The Federal Tax-Exempt Identification number is 43-0666759 (Missouri Botanical Garden)

Cancellations and Refunds

XVI IBC will refund registration fees after the Congress (minus a $50.00 handling charge) for cancellations received in writing (mail or FAX only) on or before 1 July 1999. No refunds will be made after this date.

Society/Association Events

A complete listing and description of these events, some of them ticketed, is available. To purchase tickets for those requiring paid admission, mark the appropriate box on the Registration Form and add the cost to your other fees. Refunds will be made after the Congress if the event: 1) already has reached the maximum attendance allowance, 2) is canceled for any reason, or 3) if a written request for cancellation is received in the Secretariat Office no later than 1 July 1999. Society/Association Event tickets will be in the registration packet to be picked up at on-site check-in.

Special Services

If you require special accommodations, assistance or services during XVI IBC, please note what is needed on your Registration Form.