16th Annual
V.M. Goldschmidt Conference 2006
27 August - 1
September 2006
Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Melbourne , Australia
Registration
Thank you for your email regarding the 16th Annual V.M. Goldschmidt Conference. We have relocated onsite to prepare for the Conference.
For urgent assistance regarding accommodation, including changes to existing reservations, please contact the hotel directly. Hotel contact details are listed below.
For all other queries, please ask the staff at the registration desk when you arrive at the Conference. The Registration Desk will be located on Level 3 in the Foyer of the You Yangs Exhibition Hall at the Melbourne Convention Centre (MCC) and will be operating at the following times:
Sunday 27 August 2006 |
1100 – 1700 |
Monday 28 August 2006 |
0730 – 1800 |
Tuesday 29 August 2006 |
0800 – 1800 |
Wednesday 30 August 2006 |
0800 – 1800 |
Thursday 31 August 2006 |
0800 – 1800 |
Friday 1 September 2006 |
0800 – 1800 |
Registration Desk Phone Number: +61 3 9235 8609
Crown Promenade Hotel |
Crowne Plaza Melbourne |
Grand Mercure on Swanston |
Pacific International Apartments – Southbank |
Mercure Hotel Welcome |
Travelodge Hotel Southbank Melbourne |
Hotel Ibis Little Bourke Street |
Hotel Enterprize Melbourne |
Explorers Inn |
We look forward to welcoming you to the Conference.
Kind regards,
Goldschmidt 2006 Conference Managers
REGISTRATION FEE (per delegate)
Category |
Early |
Late |
|
Full Registration |
Member * |
$785.00 |
$935.00 |
Non-member |
$925.00 |
$1,075.00 |
|
Student Registration *** |
Member * |
$490.00 |
$570.00 |
Non-member |
$560.00 |
$640.00 |
|
GSJ Members **** |
$875.00 |
$1025.00 |
|
To view the current foreign exchange rates, please visit www.x-rates.com
The above rates include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Please Note: For registrations received after 22 August 2006 there will be a surcharge applied to the registration fee. For further information please contact the Conference Managers.
Confirmation of your registration will be sent to you within 5 working days from receipt of your registration form.
*Members: a reduced rate has been secured for members of either one of the Host Societies: European Association for Geochemistry and Geochemical Society. If you are not a member of either one of these societies please register at the non member rate. If registering at membership rates you will be asked to indicate which society are you member of and include your membership details if applicable.
**Non-Members: The Non Member registration fee includes a 2006/2007 membership (Sept 2006 - December 2007) to both the European Association for Geochemistry and the Geochemical Society.
*** All fees are to be paid in Australian Dollars. The EURO and US Dollar rates are estimates only, based on the exchange rate at the time of print.
**** A student is defined as a holder of a student identification card from a recognised tertiary or secondary educational institution or international student card. Students must be studying full time to qualify for the discounted rate.
A copy of your student identification card is required when you submit your registration form. Without this copy, the full registration fee will be charged.
***** Please note that all GSJ (Geochemical Society of Japan) members will need to provide their membership number.
Entitlements
Full and Student Registrations
The above registration fee entitles delegates to the following:
- All Sessions including the Opening Plenary Session on Monday 28 August 2006
- Poster Sessions
- All official documentation
- Icebreaker/Welcome Reception on Sunday 27th August 2006
- Morning and Afternoon breaks each day
- Entrance to Exhibits
- Participant List *
- Conference satchel
- All sponsored conference giveaways
* Consent for publication of the individual’s information may be withheld when completing the Registration Form for the Conference.
Payment of Fees
NOTE: Registrations will not be processed or confirmed until payment is received in full.
Within Australia
Payment may be made by personal cheque or credit card. Mastercard, Visa, Amex and Diners are accepted at the Conference. Please note all transactions by credit card will appear on your statement as payment to Conference by THPL. Cheques should be made payable to the Goldschmidt 2006 Conference.
International
Payments from overseas must be made by credit card or bank cheque in Australian Dollars only, drawn on an Australian Bank. Your name and full address should be typed or printed clearly on the back of the cheque. You may not pay your fees by direct transfer.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Conference Managers.
|
Cancellations received: |
Conference Registration |
Before 17 May 2006 will incur a A$100.00 cancellation fee. |
|
Before 21 June 2006 will receive a 50% refund of fees paid. |
|
After 21 June 2006 there will be no refund. |
Accommodation |
After 25 July 2006 deposit is non-refundable |
Social |
After 25 July 2006 are non-refundable |
Tours |
After 25 July 2006 are non-refundable |
Entrance to Conference
Each member of the Conference will receive a name badge upon registration. The badge will be your official pass and must be worn to obtain entry to all sessions and to social functions.
Registration Desk
The Registration Desk will be located in the Foyer of the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC) and will be operating as follows:
Sunday 27 August 2006 |
1100 - 1700 |
Monday 28 August 2006 |
0730 - 1800 |
Tuesday 29 August 2006 |
0800 - 1800 |
Wednesday 30 August 2006 |
0800 - 1800 |
Thursday 31 August 2006 |
0800 - 1800 |
Friday 1 September 2006 |
0800 - 1800 |
Letter of Invitation
On request, the Organising Committee will send a letter of invitation to participate in the Congress. Such an invitation is extended specifically to assist participants to obtain travel funds or appropriate visas and does not imply any commitment on the part of the Organiser to provide financial support. The letter will be forwarded to you with confirmation of your registration.
Acknowledgements
Your registration and payment will be acknowledged in writing with confirmation of your requirements according to your registration form. Your registration will not be processed or confirmed if payment does not accompany your registration.
You will not receive any further publications before the Conference. Your letter of acknowledgment will include any further advice necessary prior to your arrival at the Conference. At the Conference you will receive the final program and a list of delegates.
Insurance
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the conference and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of your choice. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the conference, or through cancellation of the conference, loss of international/domestic air fares through cancellation for any reason, loss of tour monies through cancellation for any reason including airline or related services strikes within Australia, failure to utilise tours or pre booked arrangements due to airline delay, Force Majeure or any other reason, medical expenses (including sickness and accident cover), loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. The Conference Managers cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance. This insurance is to be purchased in your country of origin.