Registration Information

In order to present at Sharks International all presenters must register for the meeting, abstract submission does not automatically register you for the conference. Delegates are invited to take advantage of Early Bird registration rates. All registration information and fees must be received prior to the closing date [NOTE: all dates and times are based on Queensland local time]. Registration at the event (walk ons) will not be accepted. All registration fees are in Australian Dollars and are payable by credit card via this site.

Registration Fees

*based on Queensland local date and time

**see list of eligible countries

Registration fee includes:

• Conference satchel

• Access to all scientific sessions

• Copy of the program and Abstract Book

• Entrance to social functions and reduced cost for the conference dinner

• Morning/afternoon refreshments and lunch on each meeting day

Registration for the conference will open 1 November 2009 and close on 15 April 2010. To register for the conference, go to the Conference Registration form.

Accompanying persons

Delegates are welcome to bring their partner or spouse to the conference and to book them onto field trips and other excursions. A partner registration can be obtained to allow accompanying persons to attend social functions and receive an at-a-glance conference program. Partners may attend scientific sessions, but this registration does not include lunches. If you wish to bring an additional person to the conference dinner a ticket must be purchased for them.

Conference shirts

A polo shirt embroidered with the conference logo will be available for purchase. Men’s and women’s cuts are available so orders should include size and sex information (e.g., W8 = Woman’s size 8). A size chart and image of the shirt are included below. Available shirt colours include white with navy details (shown below), red with black details, grey with black details.

Price $35.00 (AUD)

Men's sizes

• Small

• Medium

• Large

• Extra Large

Women’s sizes

Greening the meeting and carbon offsets

In an attempt to host an environmentally responsible meeting the organising committee is purchasing carbon offsets to cover event items such as food, electricity and keynote speaker travel. Delegates also have the option of purchasing carbon offsets to reduce the environmental impacts of their travel and accommodation in Cairns. Carbon offsets are being managed through Climate Friendly (https://climatefriendly.com/).

Delegates have the option of buying one tonne/carbon credit to contribute towards the offsetting of the event at a cost of $26.  For more information about carbon credit options and to see how the funds will be used please visit the Climate Friendly website.

Climate Friendly Event - Sustainability Statement

Sharks International is taking action on climate change by making their 2010 conference a Climate Friendly Event.  Sharks International is working with Climate Friendly to measure and offset greenhouse gas emissions associated with the event's carbon footprint.

Sharks International is committed to mitigating climate change by offsetting 71.7 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions with high quality, VCS accredited, renewable energy carbon credits sourced by Climate Friendly from the Gudhepanchgani Wind Farm in India.  These emissions include:

2.4 tonnes to offset venue electricity;

16.5 tonnes to offset organiser air travel;

22.5 tonnes to offset food emissions &

0.3 tonnes to offset waste.

Sharks International is committed to making a difference by taking action on climate change now and working toward a clean energy future.

Refund/cancellation Policy

For cancellation prior to 15 April 2010, a full refund minus a AU$100 cancellation fee will be given on receipt of written notification of cancellation. After 15 April 2010, no refunds will be given but substitute delegates are welcome.

Registrants who do not cancel their registration through the conference organisers are responsible for the total meeting registration fee even if they do not attend the meeting.

Liability/Insurance

Conference organisers cannot accept responsibility for any financial losses incurred by delegates in the event of industrial disruptions or natural disasters. Nor can the conference organisers take responsibility for injury or damage to persons or property occurring during the conference. Personal insurance is the responsibility of individual delegates. If you have concerns we recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover your needs.