Registration
Participation is open to all persons interested in Abdominal Imaging. Please note that all persons intending to attend the Meeting must register, including invited speakers, trainees, additional exhibitors and chairpersons. Please read through the registration information before completing the online form.
For those who wish to complete a hard copy registration, please click here to download a hard copy form which can be completed and faxed or posted to the Meeting Managers at the contact details available on the form. Each registrant must fill in a separate form and return it to the Meeting Managers. A clean photocopy of the form will be accepted. Remember to send your completed registration form and the payment of your fees by airmail if applicable.
Registration Fee (per delegate)
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Registration Category |
Early Registration |
Late Registration |
Consultant Registration |
A$850.00 |
A$950 |
Trainee Registration |
A$450.00 |
A$550 |
To be entitled to the early registration fee you must have registered and paid by 28 January 2009
Entitlements
Delegates
The registration fee entitles all delegates to the following:
- All Sessions
- All official documentation including pocket program, meeting proceedings, list of participants and certificate of attendance
- Welcome Reception
- Official Dinner
- Morning and Afternoon Teas
- Lunches
- Satchel
Trainee Registration
A trainee is defined as a holder of a student identification card from a recognised tertiary or secondary educational institution or college, or an international student card. Trainees must be studying full time to qualify for the discounted rate. Trainee registrants are entitled to the following:
- All Sessions
- All official documentation including pocket program, meeting proceedings, list of participants and certificate of attendance
- Welcome Reception
- Official Dinner
- Morning and Afternoon Teas
- Lunches
- Satchel
Please Note: A copy of your student identification card/number or a supporting note from your Head of Department is required with your registration and can be faxed to the meeting managers on +61 2 9267 5443 or scanned by email to arganz2009@tourhosts.com.au. Without this information, the full registration fee will be charged.
Continuing Professional Development
Delegates with full attendance at the Meeting will be credited with 14.5 CPD points by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College Of Radiologists. Those delegates not attending the entire Meeting will be able to claim CPD points at the pro-rata rate of 1 point per hour for the period of attendance at lectures.
Important Registration Information
Credit Card Payment Online:
Online Registration is preferred. Payment for online registrations may be made by credit card only. MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club and American Express are the only credit cards accepted at the Meeting. Please note all transactions by credit card will appear on your statement as payment to Conference by THPL.
Cheque Payments:
All payments by cheque incur a $10 processing fee.
If you are unable to pay by credit card please download a hard copy registration form. Registration forms must be accompanied with payment.
Cheque payments will only be accepted up until 9 February 2009. After this date, all registrations and accommodation bookings must be submitted online or by calling +61 2 9265 0700.
Cheques are to be made payable to ARGANZ Meeting 2009. Your name and full address should be typed or printed clearly on the back of the cheque. Cheque payments from overseas must be a bank cheque in Australian Dollars drawn on an Australian Bank. No other currency will be accepted.
Faxing/Mailing Registrations:
Faxed or posted registration forms will only be processed/ confirmed if credit card details or cheque payment are accompanied with the form.
You may not pay your fees by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
Acknowledgements
Your registration and payment will be acknowledged via email or post with confirmation of your requirements according to your registration form. Your registration will not be processed or confirmed if payment does not accompany your form.
You will not receive any further publications before the Meeting. Your letter of acknowledgment will include any further advice necessary prior to your arrival at the Meeting. At the Meeting you will receive the final program, meeting documentation and a list of delegates.
Cancellation and refund policy
Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Meeting Managers.
Registration Fee:
- Before 28 January 2009 will incur a A$100.00 cancellation fee.
- Before 9 February 2009 will receive a 50% refund of fees paid.
- After 9 February 2009 there will be no refund.
Accommodation:
- One nights deposit must be paid or credit card details given at time of booking to guarantee reservation.
- Deposit is non-refundable at 16 February 2009
Social Functions:
- Payments are non-refundable at 9 February 2009
Entrance To Meeting
Each member of the meeting will receive a name badge on registration. The badge will be your official pass and must be clearly visible at all times to obtain entry to all sessions and to social functions. The Meeting Managers expect appropriate behaviour from attendees and reserve the right to revoke the badge and privileges of anyone behaving in an inappropriate manner.
Registration And Hospitality/Tours Desk
The Registration Desk will be located in Oceanic West meeting room on ground level and will be operating as follows:
| Friday 20 March 2009 | 1000-1800 hours |
| Saturday 21 March 2009 | 0800-1730 hours |
| Sunday 22 March 2009 | 0800-1230 hours |
Insurance
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the meeting and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of your choice. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the meeting, or through cancellation of the meeting, loss of international/domestic air fares through cancellation for any reason, loss of tour monies through cancellation for any reason including airline or related services strikes within Australia, failure to utilise pre booked arrangements due to airline delay, Force Majeure or any other reason, medical expenses (including sickness and accident cover), loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. The Meeting Managers cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance. This insurance is to be purchased in your country of origin.