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RATES

Registration rates are quoted in EUROS and are inclusive of a 10% Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Category	Early rate Payment received on or before 14 June 2013	Standard rate Payment received on or before 20 September 2013	Late rate Payment received after 20 September 2013 and on site	Day rate (on site only)
Regular rate	550	880	990	330
Reduced rate (1)	330	605	770	330
Student (2)	110	110	110	110
Low income economies (3)	220	330	440	165

(1) This reduced rate is available for healthcare professionals other than medical doctors.

This reduced rate is also available for participants 35 years old or younger at the time of the congress. Applicants for this rate must fax a copy of their ID/passport to +32 2 4030830 or e-mail at registration@idf.org [3]

(2) This reduced rate is available for participants who are students at the time of the congress. This rate is not applicable to persons holding a post-doctorate degree. Applicants for the student rate must complete the application form and fax to +32 2 4030830 or e-mail at registration@idf.org [3]

(3) This reduced rate is available for participants who are both citizens AND residents in one of the World Bank listed low income economies. The most recent list is available here [4].

Applications for special rates must be accompanied by a copy of an official document. If no proof is included with the registration, the regular rate will apply.

General terms and conditions for participants attending the World Diabetes Congress Melbourne 2013 [5] (pdf, 200KB)

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION

Participants are required to register online [2]. A valid e-mail address will be required.

Registration and corresponding payment should be received by 16 November 2013. After this date, the online registration system will no longer be available and registration will only be onsite.

Onsite registration at the late rate will be possible during the congress (2-6 December 2013). Please note that day rates as well as a special rate for citizens of World Bank Eligibility list countries will also be available onsite.

GROUP REGISTRATION

Group registration is available for groups of at least 10 participants. One contact person should coordinate with the congress secretariat.

The group rate is at the regular rate per person.

All registration information will be sent to the group contact person, who will then be responsible for distribution to the group.

A special module for group registration is accessible online [2].

The group contact person can collect the group registration badges and vouchers from the registration desk at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center at a pre-arranged time on Sunday 1 December 2013.

ONSITE REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

Scheduled opening hours:
Monday 2 December-Thursday 5 December	07.00-18.00
Friday 6 December	07.00-13.00

PAYMENT

Payment should preferably be made by credit card (Eurocard/Mastercard, VISA or American Express).  Please indicate the card owner’s name (as shown on the card) and the expiry date.

Payments can also be done by direct bank transfer without charges to the beneficiary:

Beneficiary name: IDF
Account name: World Diabetes Congress Registration
Account number / IBAN: BE67 6451 4103 3587
Swift code / Routing: BIC JVBABE 22
Bank name: Bank J. Van Breda & Co
Bank address: Vlaanderenstraat 53, 9000 Gent, Belgium.

The name and address of the participant should be clearly stated on the bank transfer. Please bear in mind that an international bank transfer can take up to 10 days to reach our account. If payment is not received by the corresponding deadline (early or standard registration), the subsequent rate will automatically apply.

NAME CHANGE/CANCELLATION FOR INDIVIDUAL REGISTRANTS

All name changes and cancellation requests must be done in writing (email). No changes or cancellations will be accepted by telephone.

Name change for a confirmed registration will be subject to an administrative fee of 50 EUR per participant.

Cancellation of a confirmed registration will be subject to an administrative fee of 100 EUR per participant. Please note that if you cancel after 16 November 2013, no refund will be possible.

REFUNDS

Please note that any applicable refund will be reimbursed after the congress.