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Milano Convention Centre | August 27-31, 2012

Registration

Register On-Site

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE REGISTER ON-SITE IN THE SOUTH WING OF THE MILANO CONVENTION CENTRE.

If you are not yet a member of IASP, you can join IASP online to be eligible for member rates. Begin online registration using one of the links below:

Registration Fees

Registration Category Early Bird
on or before
May 1, 2012
Regular
online after
May 1, 2012
On-Site
begins on
August 25
* IASP Members (non-trainee) €470 €620 €645
  Non-Members (non-trainee) €555 €705 €730
  Delegates from Developing / Currency-Restricted Countries €170 €170 €195
** Trainees €125 €125 €150
  One-Day Registration €200 €200 €225
+ One Refresher Course €100 €135 €165
  Accompanying Guest €75 €75 €100

All registration fees are payable in Euros (EUR). To view current exchange rates, visit www.xe.com.

* These rates are only applicable to delegates who are current members of IASP as recorded at the IASP Secretariat. Membership in an IASP Chapter is not a qualification for these member rates.

** Non-member trainees may register at the trainee rate only if an IASP member certifies the registrant's trainee status (IASP member name and email address must be provided during registration.)

+ Refresher Course attendees must register for the Congress (either one-day or full registration) and pay a separate registration fee for each Refresher Course attended. A delegate may enroll in up to two Refresher Courses: one morning session and/or one afternoon session.

Registration Inclusions

Congress registration fees include:

  • Access to scientific sessions (Plenary Lectures, Topical Workshops)
  • Access to poster sessions
  • Access to the commercial exhibition
  • Delegate materials and bag
  • CD or USB flash drive (format TBD) of and online access to poster abstracts
  • Coffee breaks, Welcome Reception, and Trainee Networking Reception (for Trainee delegates only)

Accompanying Guests

The accompanying guest fee includes:

  • Welcome Reception on Monday, August 27, 2012
  • Delegate materials and bag
  • Multi-day Milan City Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour ticket
  • Access to other Congress-endorsed tours (tickets required)

The accompanying guest fee does not include access to scientific sessions or commercial exhibition.

Note: A name badge will be required for attendance at all conference events, including the Welcome Reception.

Confirmation/Invoice

You will automatically receive a confirmation of registration by email, including an invoice in PDF format showing all registration and payment details, after completion of the online registration form.

Managing Your Account

Should you wish to access your personal details and manage your registration once completed, please create a user account on the "Personal Profile Information" page of the online registration form.

Payment Options

You may pay for Congress registration using any of the following methods:

  • Secure online credit card payment (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). Beginning July 16, 2012, only payments by credit card will be accepted.
  • Bank Transfer, in Euros (EUR). Instructions and bank information are included on the online registration form, in the confirmation email you will receive, and on your invoice. Use the following information for payments made by bank transfer:
    • MCI SUISSE SA, rue de Lyon 75, 1211 Geneva 13, Switzerland
    • Bank : UBS SA, Rue des Noirettes, 35 – CP 2600, 1227 Carouge (Geneva) – Switzerland
    • Account number EURO: 240-369.393.71L
    • Clearing: 240
    • SwiftCode: UBSWCHZH80A
    • IBAN: CH180024 0240 369 393 71L
    • Please indicate your registration number and name
  • Wire transfers will be accepted until July 15, 2012.
  • Invoice Request/Purchase Order: Invoices are provided to all delegates via PDF and attached to the registration confirmation email. If you require a purchase order number to appear on the invoice, please contact the registration secretariat at iasp2012.reg@mci-group.com for registration or iasp2012.hot@mci-group.com for hotel. Final payment must be performed using one of the above options.

PLEASE NOTE: NO OTHER METHODS OF PAYMENT CAN BE ACCEPTED.

Cancellation and Registration Modification Policy

Cancellations, modifications, name changes, and substitutions to your original registration must be made in writing (fax, post, or email) to:

MCI Suisse SA, on behalf of IASP
75 Rue de Lyon, CH – 1211 Geneva 13 – Switzerland
Fax: +41 22 33 99 631
Email: iasp2012.reg@mci-group.com or iasp2012.hot@mci-group.com

For cancellations received before midnight (CET) on Monday, July 2, 2012, deposits will be refunded less €85 for administrative costs. After this date, no refund will be possible.

Note: A handling fee of €45 will be charged for every registration modification received after midnight (CET) on Monday, July 16, 2012. Written permission from the original participant will be required, along with full contact details of the substitution.

Official Letters of Invitation/Visa

Visas to Italy

All participants must have a valid passport and/or an appropriate travel document to enter Italy. Some participants may also require a visa. Visas are the responsibility of individual delegates, and must be obtained before coming to arrival in Italy. Please verify with your travel agent. For complete information on entry into Italy and visa requirements – including a list of countries requiring a visa – please visit www.esteri.it/visti/home_eng.asp.

If you require a visa, it is strongly recommended that you apply at least three months in advance to ensure you receive your visa in time for travel. To obtain a visa application form, visit the Italian Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate nearest to you.

Please note that the Congress organizers and secretariat do not have the authority to act on behalf on individuals in obtaining visas.

Official Invitation Letters

To support visa applications for Congress participants coming from countries requiring visa to enter Italy, a letter of invitation is automatically available to all registered and paid delegates from such countries. Your passport information must be entered during registration online to validate the letter. Full payment is required to complete the registration process and receive an official invitation letter.