Conference registration is now open please register online through https://www.conftool.net/asp2026/ Early-bird and abstract submission deadline is Friday 03 April 2026.
Registration fees do not include accommodation. It is the responsibility of the conference delegate to book and pay for their own conference accommodation, please refer to the Advice page for accommodation options.
Conference Registration Fees
Full conference registration fees are quoted in Australian dollars and include: entrance to all sessions; one ticket to the evening Welcome Reception on Monday June 29, 2026; lunches, and morning and afternoon teas from Tuesday June 29 – Thursday July 2, 2026 and includes one ticket to the Conference Dinner on Thursday evening July 2, 2026 (at at Sea World, Gold Coast). Delegates who wish to bring an extra guest to the evening social functions must purchase additional tickets to evening functions at extra cost.
Single day registration includes entrance to the conference sessions on that day, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Day delegates who wish to attend the social functions must purchase their tickets to evening functions at extra cost.
Please note that the Australian Society for Parasitology advises all 2026 ASP Conference attendees attending this conference in person who are over 18 years of age (includes delegates, speakers, volunteers and any other persons who will be physically attending any conference events) that they should be fully vaccinated with an up-to-date vaccination against flu, COVID-19 and any other relevant vaccines.
2026 ASP Conference Registration Fees
| Conference Registration Fees | Early-Bird price register by April 3rd, 2026 | Non Early-Bird price register after April 3rd, 2026 |
| ASP Member* (includes Welcome Reception and Conference dinner) | $890 | $990 |
| ASP Student Member and ASP member retirees* (includes Welcome Reception and Conference dinner and, for students, ECR breakfast and ECR social evening event) | $590 | $690 |
| Non member (includes Welcome Reception and Conference dinner) | $1090 | $1190 |
| Non member Student and Non member retirees (includes Welcome Reception and Conference dinner and, for students, ECR breakfast and ECR social evening event) | $690 | $790 |
| Day Delegate # (does not include evening social events, additional tickets purchased separately for Welcome and Dinner) | $340 | $390 |
| Student/retiree Day Delegates # (does not include evening social events, additional tickets purchased separately for Welcome and Dinner) | $220 | $250 |
*Or member of another parasitological society. Join the ASP or renew your ASP membership for the best conference registration rates https://asp.wildapricot.org/
If delegates are unable to attend due to illness or something else that stops them from being able to attend in person delegates will be able to watch the sessions live-streamed online. The sessions will not be recorded.
#Day Registration is available online and Day Delegate early-bird rate is $AUD 340 (regular delegates) or $AUD 220 (student/retiree delegates) per day. Single day registration includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, if you wish to attend an evening function please purchase individual tickets.
Registration fees are in Australian dollars and inclusive of GST where applicable.
Accompanying persons
If you are bringing guests and would like them to attend the evening functions with you please purchase extra guest tickets when registering for the conference. We advise that guests over 18 years of age be fully vaccinated against flu and COVID-19.
| Extra Guest Ticket: Welcome Reception June 29, 2026 | $AUD 65 |
| Extra Guest Ticket: Conference Dinner July 2, 2026 | $AUD 125 |
Online registration and payment
We are pleased to offer conference delegates the option of secure online credit card payment through Paypal when registering online for the conference. Payment by direct bank transfer is also an option. All registration must be online, please contact Lisa with any queries.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation of registration must be notified in writing to the Conference Coordinator, Lisa Jones. Cancellation of registration received by 3rd April 2026 will receive a refund of the registration fee minus any banking transaction charges.
If you cancel your registration after:
- 03 April 2026 you’ll receive 75% refund
- 30 April 2026 you’ll receive 50% refund
- 30 May 2026 you’ll receive no refund
- If you fail to turn up to the conference you’ll receive no refund
Conference delegates will be able to watch the 2026 ASP Annual Conference sessions online if they can not make the conference in person but still wish to attend. Presentations will be live-streamed only, they will not be recorded and there will not be an option to watch presentations later. Contact the conference coordinator to discuss this option.
Payments will be refunded if the conference is cancelled by the organiser. Registrations remain valid if the conference has to be postponed. Refunds will be issued by bank transfer and may take up to a month to process. Please note that these fees reflect the cancellation fees imposed on the ASP by the venue and caterers.
Insurance
Registration does not include insurance of any kind. Delegates should arrange their own insurance when booking registration and travel. Please check if the policy excludes cover for epidemics, pandemics and infectious diseases. The Australian Society for Parasitology Inc. and Conference organisers will take no responsibility for personal injury, death, loss of property, or damage caused by participants, however caused or arising.
Disclaimer
The Australian Society for Parasitology reserves the right to amend or alter any advertised details relating to dates, program and speakers if necessary, without notice, as a result of circumstances beyond their control. All attempts have been made to keep any changes to an absolute minimum.