General information

Registration information

Registration to attend the meetings includes free attendance to all scientific sessions and workshops, free coffee breaks (morning and afternoon) and lunch. We will also have an evening BBQ and a formal dinner, paid separately. In an attempt to keep attendees’ costs to a minimum, the registration fees are almost the same as in our last meeting back in 2019, and we offer bursaries towards the costs of travel and accommodation for student members of the Association.

Student registration includes free access to a student networking event on Wednesday evening.

Please note, registration does not include accommodation. There are however many options available in Reading, at a short distance from the conference venue.

  • Systematics Association member £240
  • Systematics association Student member £150
  • Non member £270
  • Non member student £180

Extras

Both BBQ and gala dinner include vegetarian/vegan alternatives, and we are able to accommodate most dietary requirements. Please let us know your requirements when you register.

  • Drinks reception & BBQ £21.5

    The drinks reception includes a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The BBQ includes a burger, a hot dog and accompaniments (vegetarian, vegan , gluten free and dairy free options available).

  • Gala dinner £30

    Plated menu, three courses (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free options available).

Cancellations

Cancellations before Monday 1st May 2024 will be refunded in full, minus a £14 administration fee.

Cancellations after Monday 1st May 2024 but before 31st May 2024 will be refunded to half the amount of the delegate package charge.

No delegate package refunds are available after 31st May 2024.

Cancellations of dinner packages will be refunded in full any time before 1st May 2024 but will not be refunded after that date.

Student bursaries

While we have kept registration fees as low as possible, we are aware an important cost of attending a conference is associated with travel and accommodation. We are able to provide Systematics Association student members some help to cover part of these costs.
Students interested in receiving a travel grant should:
1) Be members of the Systematics Association at the time of registration (Become a member here!).
2) Register before 14th April 2024 (Early bird deadline).
3) Submit their abstract (talk or poster) as presenters before 14th April 2024, indicating they are students and would like to opt to a bursary.

While we won’t be able to cover the full travel expenses of everyone, we hope a small help will make attending the conference easier. The organising committee will contact each student individually shortly after the early bird registration deadline using the e-mail address indicated in the Abstract submission form. Please keep an eye on your spam folder!

Note: in case you are not awarded a bursary or the support we can offer does not allow you to attend the conference, please note cancellations before Monday 1st May 2024 will be refunded in full, minus a £14 administration fee.

Visa for travelling to the UK

Certain nationalities can travel to the United Kingdom without the need of a visa. You should check if you require a visa in the Home Office website.
We will provide a letter confirming participation to registered participants only. If you need this letter, please contact us as soon as possible forwarding your registration details.
Please note, it is the responsibility of each participant to make sure they comply with the UK travel regulations, carry out any visa applications and cover the costs associated. The Systematics Association cannot offer funds to support the cost of visa travel arrangements nor can provide suggestions on how to complete visa applications.