Registration Fees
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Please note that if you need to register a group of people, please email reg@themeetingpeople.com.au
If you wish to receive a tax invoice prior to payment, please use this link or contact Lara Malcolm, ASSCR Meeting Manager - reg@themeetingpeople.com.au
All fees are inclusive of GST and in Australian Dollars.
Early bird cut-off is Midnight 2nd October 2026.
Late fees will be charged after this date.
| Early (Before 2 Oct 2026) | Late (From 3 Oct 2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| ASSCR Member | $680 | $820 |
| Non-Member | $1,050 | $1,200 |
| ASSCR Student Member* | $495 | $620 |
| Student Non-Member* | $680 | $780 |
| Trade/Industry | $1,050 | $1,200 | *to be eligible for a student registration, you must be studying for Honours, Masters or PhD. If you are in paid employment as a postdoctoral fellow, you are not eligible for student registration. |
Registration Inclusions
All full registrations will be entitled to:
Entry to all scientific sessions and industry symposia
Programmed morning and afternoon teas and lunches from Monday to Wednesday
A ticket to the Welcome Reception
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Membership Benefits
The ASSCR organises an Annual Conference. Members can discuss their latest research, interact with leading international and national stem-cell researchers, and develop collaborative networks.
Reduced registration for the Annual Conference and other ASSCR-organised events.
Financial support for students and ECRs to attend the ASSCR Conference.
Interactions with local and international stem cell societies.
Regular e-newsletters packed with information on stem-cell research in Australia and our region, international news, upcoming meetings and talks, and jobs.
A platform for engaging with other stem-cell Societies and Networks in Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia and other regions.
Members are encouraged to contribute to ASSCR activities and social media.
Opportunities to network and learn boardroom skills through the ASSCR Committee and its subcommittees.
Become a Member
Membership can be organised through ASN events at the ASSCR membership webpage.
Social Events
Welcome Reception
Date: Monday 9th November 2026
Time: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Venue: The Glasshouse
Cost: Included with all full registration fees. Extra tickets: $80 per person.
The perfect opportunity to catch up with old and new friends and colleagues with our valued industry partners for drinks and canapes.
Stem Stellar Mingle Night
Date: Tuesday 10th November 2026
Time: 6.30 pm - 10.30 pm
Venue: Yarra Botanica
Cost: Member and Non Member $150
Student Tickets: $75 per person
Our Stem Stellar Mingle Night will be held on the Yarra River at Yarra Botanica.
Make your own way to the venue. Anticipated travel time from the hotels: 15-20 minutes each way.
All tickets are an additional cost:
$150 - full registration
$75 - student registration
Extra tickets available for $150 per person.
Dinner, drinks and entertainment included.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations must be advised in writing to the Conference Secretariat by 15 September 2026. There is an $150 cancellation fee. Refunds will only be issued in exceptional circumstances after this date, but substitute delegates are acceptable. Cancellations must be made in writing and sent to our Conference Manager, reg@themeetingpeople.com.au.
Refunds will only be issued in exceptional circumstances as above, but substitute delegates are acceptable. Verbal changes or cancellations cannot be accepted. If, on medical grounds, you are unable to attend the Conference, you must notify us in writing by email reg@themeetingpeople.com.au
PAYMENT OF FEES
Payment can be made by credit card (via secure online registration only with MasterCard or Visa only). Please contact the Secretariat electronic banking transfer details. All registrations need to be submitted via the online registration and they will be acknowledged by return email. If you do not receive a written acknowledgement upon the completion of your online registration, please contact the Secretariat to ensure that your details have been received. Payments will be listed on your credit card statement with The Meeting People Pty Ltd.
FEDERAL GOODS & SERVICES TAX (GST)
Australia has a Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10%. Overseas delegates are not exempt from paying this tax. All fees and costs quoted in the brochure are GST inclusive. The Meeting People Trust is registered for GST - the ABN is 14 568 939 746. Upon payment online you will receive a tax invoice.
LIABILITY
In case of industrial disruption or other external events causing disruption to the meeting, the Local Organising Committee, the ASSCR and the Meeting Managers of the Conference accepts no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by delegates.
PRIVACY
Personal information, as defined under the national privacy legislation, The Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2001, will be treated in accordance with the National Privacy Principles and only shared with related or third parties in accordance with those principles.
Please find the links to our ASSCR 2026 ASM Delegate Terms.
DISCLAIMER
The Conference Programme and registration information is correct at the time of printing. However, the organisers reserve the right to change the information where necessary without notice.