Registration
All participants of the conference (delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors) must register to attend the conference and wear a correct name badge at all times. Due to strict insurance conditions, shared registrations are not permitted. Delegates not able to attend for the full conference should register for day rates. Anyone wishing to access the exhibition will also need to register for the conference. It is not possible for the general public to access any part of the conference or exhibition without paying a registration fee.
Registration Fees
| Conference Registration | ‘Earlybird’ Registration (by 4 July 2025 ) |
Regular Registration (after 4 July 2025 ) |
|---|---|---|
| Member Full Registration Includes all conference sessions, social functions and technical tour. |
$1,250 | $1,350 |
| Non-member Full Registration Includes all conference sessions, social functions and technical tour. |
$1,500 | $1,650 |
| Student Full Registration Includes all conference sessions, social functions and technical tour. (Available for full-time students only). |
$620 | $620 |
| Member Day Registration Includes conference sessions for nominated day only. Excludes all social functions. Available for Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. |
$555 | $655 |
| Non-member Day Registration Includes conference sessions for nominated day only. Excludes all social functions. Available for Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. |
$685 | $775 |
Social Function Fees
| Functions | Cost per person |
|---|---|
| Welcome Reception (Monday 18 August) One ticket is included in Full Registration fees. Additional tickets can be purchased for partners/guests or if registering for day rates. |
$100 |
| Women in Coastal Geoscience and Engineering Function (Tuesday 19 August) One ticket is included in Full Registration fees. Additional tickets can be purchased for partners/guests or if registering for day rates. |
$100 |
| Young Professionals Networking Function (Tuesday 19 August) One ticket is included in Full Registration fees. Additional tickets can be purchased for partners/guests or if registering for day rates. |
$100 |
| Conference Dinner (Wednesday 20 August) One ticket is included in Full Registration fees. Additional tickets can be purchased for partners/guests or if registering for day rates. |
$150 |
Registration Conditions
Payments
Payment is required to confirm registration and is due on receipt of invoice. Payment for Earlybird registrations is due by 18 July, otherwise regular registration rates will apply. Accommodation must be paid in full to confirm. Payment for registration fees and social functions must be received on receipt of invoice, but no later than Friday 8 August 2025.
Tax Invoice and Receipts
Once a registration form has been received, a registration confirmation email and tax invoice/receipt will be sent to the email address provided on the registration form.
Refunds and Cancellations
All cancellations must be made in writing to East Coast Conferences. Registration fees will be refunded less a 25% cancellation fee prior to 5pm on Friday 4 July 2025. After this date we regret that no refunds will be made, however substitute delegates will be accepted. Please note that cancellation fees will apply whether or not payment is received at the time of registration. By submitting the registration form, you are agreeing to these conditions. Please refer to the Accommodation Booking Conditions if booking your accommodation through East Coast Conferences.
Shared Registrations
Please note one registration form with payment must be received per delegate attending. Shared registrations are not permitted due to legal and insurance reasons. Day registration rates are available should you be unable to attend the full conference. Accompanying partners must register for the congress if attending any of the congress sessions or tradeshow areas. Additional tickets for social functions can be purchased via the registration form.
Insurance
Attendee’s registration, accommodation and social function ticket fees do not include insurance of any kind. The organisers recommend taking out an insurance policy of your own choice with your local insurance or travel agent.
Registration Categories
Member Registration – available to current members of PIANC, Engineers Australia and Engineers NZ.
Student Registration – available for full-time students only.
Earlybird Registration – available for registrations received by 4 July 2025. Payment must be received by 18 July 2025, otherwise regular rates will apply.
Full Registration – Full registration rates include all conference materials; entry to the exhibition; access to all conference sessions; daytime catering; technical tour; one ticket to the Welcome Reception, one ticket to the Women in Coastal Geoscience and Engineering Function, one ticket to the Young Professionals Networking Function and one ticket to the Conference Dinner. Payment is due within 14 days of invoice date (all payments must be received by Friday 8 August 2025).
Day Registration – For delegates who are only able to attend part of the conference, there are Day Registration rates available for attendance on the Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Due to strict insurance restrictions, shared registrations are NOT permitted. Day registration rates include all conference materials; entry to the exhibition; access to all conference sessions on the chosen day and daytime catering for the chosen day. Day registration rates do not include entry to social functions however, delegates can purchase tickets for these events separately. Payment is due within 14 days of invoice date (all payments must be received by Friday 8 August 2025).