Congress registration

Thank you for your interest in taking part in the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2012! Registration is now closed. To access your personal agenda and the networking tool, login here.

Note that IUCN does not refund registration fees for cancellations received after 20 July. In case you could not attend the Congress because of severe illness or because your visa was denied, please send your claim, together with written proof of illness or visa denial, to congress@iucn.org by 31 October 2012. Claims received after the deadline will not be considered.

If you need an electronic certificate of attendance please send your request to congress@iucn.org by 31 October 2012.

 

How it works

In order to participate, you first need to fill in the online registration form. A fee will then apply based on your category of participation. Rates and categories are listed below. Registration will be complete once payment is successful.

From 15 August, 23:59 (GMT+1), only credit card payment will be accepted. It will no longer be possible to choose bank transfer as a payment method. If you have registered before 15 August and chose to pay by bank transfer, please take the necessary steps to ensure the payment reaches the IUCN bank account by 31 August. In case of doubt, you will be asked to show evidence of the successful transfer on site at the registration desk.

In case you are unable to access the online registration page, the IUCN help desk will be happy to assist you at helpdesk@iucn.org. You can also visit out frequently asked questions.

Registration fees and categories

Please note that the prices listed below do not include VAT. In case the Government of Korea charges VAT on registration fees, this will be added to the final amount. The same applies for cancellation fees, name changes/lost badge fees and bank transfer fees. Voluntary contribution to Carbon Offsets is not subject to VAT.

Event registration categories Standard (CHF)

(as of 06.07.2012 onwards) Equivalent in KRW for on-site cash payments

Event registration categories

Standard (CHF)
(as of 06.07.2012 onwards)

Equivalent in KRW for on-site cash payments

1) Participant from IUCN Member Organization.
If you are attending the Members' Assembly,
you will need to be accredited as an official member of your IUCN Member delegation.

Members’ Assembly and The Forum

600

720,000

The Members’ Assembly only

200

240,000

The Forum only

400

480,000

2) IUCN Commission Member or member of an IUCN National or Regional Committee.
Any expert belonging to one or more of the 6 IUCN Commissions or working for one of the IUCN National or Regional Committees.

Members’ Assembly** and The Forum

600

720,000

The Members’ Assembly** only

200

240,000

The Forum only

400

480,000

3) Other Participants.
Any individual who does not belong to categories 1) or 2).

Members’ Assembly** and The Forum

1,000

1,200,000

Members’ Assembly** only

330

396,000

The Forum only

670

804,000

4) Youth (born after 15 September 1987)***

The Forum Only

200

240,000

5) Daily Pass for Forum Only (only for a max of 2 days)

Speakers (Price per day)

167

200,000

Local**** Participant for 1 Day at the Forum

50

60,000

Local**** Youth for 1 Day at the Forum

30

36,000

 

* Non-Members attending the Members' Assembly will be recognized as an observer. Observers do not have voting rights and will not be allowed to attend meetings of the contact groups with the exception of National and Regional Committee chairs and Commission members who will be confirmed the right to participate and speak at contact group meetings. Only Council members, Commission Deputy Chairs and organizations with which IUCN has formal working relationships established by 31 July 2012 will be granted speaking rights and shall be issued with a recognition card for the right to speak provided they submit a written statement of credentials as per Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure.

** Participants registering as youth will not be recognized as part of a Members’ delegation or Commission and will be required to produce an ID onsite to prove their age.

***Categories listed as "Local" are for Korean nationals and residents only

Registration fees do not include:

• Korean VAT (Value Added Tax). In case the Government of Korea decides to charge VAT on the registration fees, this will be added to the final amount charged to Congress participants. This is also valid for cancellation fees, and name changes/lost badge fees.
• Food and beverages
• Hotel accommodation, flight and travel insurance
• Pre-and post-Congress tours

Registration fees include the following:

• Access to the Forum and/or Members’ Assembly. If you register to the Forum only, you will be able to access the Forum sessions only, from 7 to 11 September.
If you register to the Members’ Assembly only, you will be able to access the Members’ Assembly sessions only, from 8 to 15 September (8-11 Sept. (2 hours morning sessions) and 12-15 Sept. (fully day).
• Access to the Exhibition and Pavilions space
• Access to the Opening Ceremony (except for daily fees) if you register before 31 August and provide all mandatory information as per the privacy policy
• Access to the Closing Ceremonies
• Access to our Networking Tool (gives the possibility to contact and network with other Congress participants)
• Access the Congress documentation (through our website)
• Transportation (as long as the participants book their hotel through the official Housing Agency). Transportation will be arranged for Congress participants between airport and hotels and between hotels and the venue only. Any other transportation is not included).

*Minors up till the age of 12 may access the Venue without having to register or carry a badge from 7 September onwards.

*Please view below the Opening Hours of the registration desks:

Under which category shall I register?

You need to decide under which category you would like to register for the Congress. This will be the main category shown on your badge. If you want to attend the Members' Assembly as an official member of your IUCN Member delegation you will have to register under the Member category. All non-Members attending the Members' Assembly will be recognized as Observers.

If you belong to one or more categories, you will have to select the one that would like to assign as your primary category during Congress. The section below will determine your badge category and access rights at Congress. You will not be able to change your category once you have submitted your registration form.

• Member: Any staff of an IUCN Member organization/institution. If you are attending the Members' Assembly, you will be accredited as an official member of your IUCN Member delegation and allowed to attend contact groups.

• Commission member: If you are a member of one of the six IUCN Commissions but this option does not appear below, please contact your Commission Focal Point.

• Member of IUCN National or Regional Committee: Any staff of an IUCN National or Regional Committee. If you attend the Members' Assembly you will be recognized as an observer with the right to speak as long as your Committee has submitted a written statement of credentials.

• General: Any individual who does not belong to any of the other categories.

• Youth: Any individual born after 15 September 1987 who would like to register for the Forum only. Participants registering as youth will not be recognized as part of a Members’ delegation or Commission and will be required to present an ID onsite to prove their age. If you want to register for the Members’ Assembly, you will need to select one of the other applicable categories.

• Speaker: Any individual who is a speaker at a Forum event who only wants to attend for one or two days. If you are a speaker who would like to attend the entire Forum or Congress please select one of the other applicable categories. You will still be able to indicate that you are a speaker.

Media Centre, press accreditation and registration

The IUCN World Conservation Congress Media Centre will offer the following services:

  • Telecommunication facilities
  • Computers with printers and high speed internet access
  • Extensive press documentation
  • Light refreshments

Location within the Congress venue (ICCJ) and its opening hours will be indicated at a later stage.
Entrance to the Media Centre is restricted to working journalists holding a press badge. In order to be granted a complimentary press badge, journalists must register on-line as early as possible once the media registration opens (scheduled for April 2012).
Information requests should be addressed to the IUCN Media Office at: congressmedia@iucn.org

 
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Congress Registration Office

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9:00-18:00 KST/GMT+9
Email: register@2012wcc.or.kr
Phone: +82-2-3475-2668
Fax: +82-2-3475-2635

Address:
IUCN World Conservation Congress Registration Office
c/o KOIMA Building, 2nd Floor
874-1 Bangbae 4-dong
Seocho gu
Seoul, Korea, 137-060