Conference Fees
Registration for the 2nd International Caparica Conference in Antibiotic Resistance was organised in two periods. The early registration deadline was March 15th, 2017, and an extended deadline was set for April 15th, 2017, after which the late rates applied. Registration closed following the extended deadline.
Fees were quoted in euros and applied to the categories below. The registration form was distributed as a PDF on the Conference Registration page.
Fee Structure
| Registration category | Before extended deadline | After extended deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Delegate – with Gala Dinner | €480 | €580 |
| Student (PhD, Master, Graduate) | €200 | €300 |
| Accompanying Persons | €150 | €200 |
| Industrial / Non-Academics | €580 | €680 |
The delegate fee was a single category including the Gala Dinner. Student rates applied to PhD, Master and Graduate attendees, and a separate reduced rate was available for accompanying persons.
Methods of Payment
Bank Transfer
Payment by bank transfer to the conference account was accepted as one of the available methods.
PayPal
Registration fees could be settled directly through PayPal.
Credit Card
Credit card payments were processed via PayPal.
Important dates. Early registration deadline: March 15th, 2017. Extended deadline: April 15th, 2017. Abstract submission deadline: April 15th, 2017.
Questions about payment or registration were directed to the conference secretariat at jlcapelom.ic2ar2017@ic2ar2017.com.
Registration for the 2nd International Caparica Conference in Antibiotic Resistance was structured across two distinct periods, beginning with an early deadline and followed by an extended window that welcomed late submissions before registration finally closed. Fee categories were quoted in euros and applied according to the participant type, so it paid to register well before the extended deadline in order to benefit from the lower early rates. The registration form itself was made available as a downloadable document on the conference registration page, allowing delegates to complete their details at their own pace and return the completed form to the secretariat for processing.
The fee structure reflected the wide composition of the meeting's audience, with separate categories reflecting the mix of academic researchers, students and trainees, and industry or society representatives who attended to exchange knowledge on antimicrobial resistance. Within each category, the amount payable depended on whether the registration was submitted before or after the extended deadline, and the schedule of rates was set out clearly so that participants could identify the correct band for their circumstances. Speakers and chairpersons involved in plenary sessions, oral presentations and posters were generally handled under their own arrangements rather than the standard delegate fees.
Attending the conference carried costs beyond the registration fee itself, and many delegates combined their attendance with the wider programme of the meeting, including oral and poster presentations, keynote lectures, social events and exhibition activities. Travel and accommodation were arranged independently by each participant, with practical guidance on transport options, lodging and the venue provided within the conference website to assist delegates arriving from abroad. Once the extended deadline had passed and the late rates took effect, the closing of registration marked the end of the fee process and confirmed the final delegate numbers ahead of the event itself.
Cancellation of Registration and Liability
The conference information for registration included sections covering cancellation of registration and liability, addressing the conditions that applied to paid registrations and to the organisers of the meeting.
Accommodation was available at the conference venue, ALDEIA DOS CAPUCHOS GOLF & SPA, in Caparica. See the venue and travel information for further details.
Travel Information