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2008 Biennial Conference
 November 20 - 22, 2008



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One Door, Many Windows:
The ISEP Network Connects You to the World

ISEP Biennial Conference 2008

Conference Registration Fees, Online Registration and Cancellation/Refund Policies

The ISEP Conference offers a chance for professional development, international dialogue, and networking opportunities with colleagues from around the world.

Online registration is now open!

The Full Conference Registration Fee includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 receptions, coffee breaks as well as all plenaries, program sessions and the Regional Fairs. The Friday Single Day registration fee includes all meals and events scheduled for that date as well as Thursday’s reception. The Saturday Single Day registration fee includes all meals and events scheduled for that date; it does not include the Friday reception.

Full Guest Registration Fee includes the Thursday and Friday receptions only. Single Event Guest Registration fee options are also available.

The Pre-Conference Coordinators Workshop fee includes a light continental breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks.

An optional bus tour "Washington After Dark" is available to conference participants and guests on Friday Night, November 21. A minimum of 30 people are needed to confirm this tour.

Registration Fees

Early-bird registration rates apply if the online registration form is completed and payment is received by October 31, 2008. Only one day may be selected for the Single-Day rate. Any hotel room expenses should be paid directly to the Washington Plaza Hotel.

Note: There is no discount for multiple registrants from the same institution. Instead, the Conference Fee has been kept as low as possible for all.


Form and Payment
received Before
October 31
Form and Payment Received After
October 31 and On-site
Full Registration Fee
$495
$520
Single Day- November 21
$310
$335
Single Day- November 22
$260
$285
Pre-Conference Coordinators Workshop Fee
$125
$150
Full Guest Registration Fee
Thursday and Friday receptions (November 20 and 21)
$120
$135
Single Event Guest Registration Fee
Thursday reception only (November 20)
$60
$70
Single Event Guest Registration Fee
Friday reception only (November 21)
$60
$70
Washington After Dark
Friday night optional bus tour (November 21)
$35
$35

Registration Deadlines

Early-bird registration rates apply if the online registration form is completed AND payment is received at ISEP Central by October 31, 2008. Registration forms and payments received after this date will be assessed at a higher rate.

Registration Instructions

Please complete an online registration form for each participant and guest. As a service to members, ISEP has established an account with Thriva, an online event manager, so that participants may register online. It provides the option of paying online with a credit card in addition to traditional payments of check, bank draft, or international money order.

Online registration is now open!

Once you have completed your online registration, you may view your account, make additional payments, etc. by accessing Thriva’s Online Customer Account screen.

Payment

Full payment must be in U.S. currency. Credit card payments are processed online through Thriva. Checks, bank drafts, or international money orders must be payable to “ISEP.” If paying for multiple registrants from the same institution, please include the names of all registrants with the payment. Submit payment with a copy of your confirmation email to:

ISEP Conference Registration
1616 P Street NW #150
Washington, DC 20036
USA

ISEP welcomes wire transfers as a form of payment. Participant is responsible for all associated bank fees related to wire transactions. Wire transfers may be sent to:

PNC Bank
Account #530 077 1117
International Student Exchange Programs
Routing #031 000 053
SWIFT Code PNCC US33

Registration Confirmation

E-mail registration confirmations will automatically be sent once payment has been received. Please bring the receipt with you to the conference. A final payment receipt will be included with your registration materials when you arrive on site.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellation of conference registrations and requests for refunds must be made in writing and received no later than November 7, 2008. Cancellation requests received by November 7 will be assessed a $50 processing cancellation fee; cancellations requests received after November 7 will be assessed a $300 cancellation fee to cover the cost of meal commitments. Cancellation requests may be faxed to 1 (202) 667-7801 or e-mailed to cwelcher@isep.org.

The cancellation fee will be deducted from your conference registration refund check or credit. Refunds, if appropriate, will be processed four to six weeks after the conference. If payment is made by credit card, a credit will be issued to your credit card account; otherwise, a refund check will be issued. ISEP staff will do their utmost to make sure refunds are processed in a timely manner.