Conference Registration

Presenters and Delegates

CDN $350 Early Bird Registration
CDN $400 on-site Registration

Group Rates for Teachers

A group of 5 educators is $300 each (total $1500)
A group of 10 educators is $250 each (total $2500)

Students (with proof of status)

CDN $100 Early Bird Registration
CDN $150 Regular Registration

Virtual Registration

CDN $75 Early Bird Registration
CDN $125 Early Bird Registration

Options:

Pre-Conference Workshop July 12th and 13th, 2005

CDN $375 Early Bird Registration
CDN $450 Regular Registration

Boat Cruise July 15th, 2005

CDN $50 Early Bird Registrants only
CDN $70 Guest Tickets

Registration fees include:

Opening Plenary and Welcome Reception on the evening of Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Admission to all conference sessions

2 daily coffee breaks

Conference Materials, Program & IERG folder.

Virtual Registration includes:

submission of a paper for consideration before February 21, 2005, and, if accepted, inclusion in the proceedings

receive a copy, on CD-ROM, of the written proceedings from the event

receive a copy, also on CD-ROM, of the Keynote and Invited Speakers

Key Dates:

Registration begins January 15th, 2005

Last day to cancel with a refund is June 30th, 2005

How to Register

International Registrants

If you are from one of these countries, you may require extra documentation to enter Canada (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html). In addition, there are some specific instructions that we request you follow if you intend to pay by credit card. ÊNote that this link also has a list of countries that do not require a visitor's visa to enter into Canada.

If you are paying by credit card, you may register online or fax us your registration but we ask that you please complete this credit card authorization form and fax it back to us (604) 268-7014 no later than June 30th. Your registration will not be processed until this form has been completed and verified. In addition, please read our cancellation policy below.

If you are paying by cheque, follow the instructions provided below. ÊPlease note that we require 30 days to process your cheque so it is important that you mail your cheque as soon as possible so that it will have cleared before the opening of the conference (July 13th).

Letters of Invitation

For more information please see the notes at http://www3.educ.sfu.ca/conferences/ierg2005/how_to_submit.php. As a rule, we do not provide Letters of Invitation to general conference registrants. International registrants are advised to use their registration receipt when applying for a Visa to Canada.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience these requests may cause our international participants. Please email us (ierg-2005@sfu.ca) if you have any questions or concerns that are not answered on this page.

Choose an Online registration option:

Credit Cards:

Credit Card Online Payment

1. If you are a citizen of one of these countries, please read the notice above before you proceed.

2. Complete the on-line registration form.

3. Choose the option of paying for your registration fees on-line via a secure server (Visa or MasterCard only).

4. You will be emailed confirmation of your registration and credit card transaction. ÊNote that this is your receipt—please keep it in a safe place. International registrants are advised to use their registration receipt when applying for a Visa to Canada.

Simon Fraser University does not accept American Express or Diners Club. All credit card transactions will be processed in Canadian dollars and are subject to current exchange rates.

Credit Card registration by fax:

1. Complete the on-line registration form.

2. When choosing method of payment, choose the "Pay by cheque/bank draft" option.

3. Print a copy of your email registration confirmation along with the credit card authorization form and fax it to (604) 268-7014 no later than June 30th. Your registration will not be processed until this form has been completed, signed and the credit card transaction verified. Please review our cancellation policy below.

4. Once everything has been verified, you will be emailed confirmation of your registration and credit card transaction. ÊNote that this is your receipt—please keep it in a safe place. International registrants are advised to use their registration receipt when applying for a Visa to Canada.
Simon Fraser University does not accept American Express or Diners Club. All credit card transactions will be processed in Canadian dollars and are subject to current exchange rates.

Cheques or Bank Drafts – Mail in only

We regret that we cannot accept post-dated cheques.
All cheques or Bank Drafts are to be made out in Canadian funds.
Faxed or mailed registrations will not be processed until payments clear the bank (please allow up to 30 days for cheques to clear).
We strongly encourage you to submit your cheque as soon as you register to ensure that it is processed before the opening of the conference (July 13th).

1. Complete the on-line registration form.

2. Choose the "Pay by cheque/bank draft" option.

3. Make out your cheque or bank draft made payable to Simon Fraser University to the address provided below. Please ensure that funds are in Canadian currency.

4. Print a copy of your email registration confirmation and mail it to the address below along with your cheque/bank draft

3rd International Conference on Imagination and Education
Imaginative Education Research Group
c/o Faculty of Education,
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby (BC), Canada V5A 1S6
Facsimile: (604) 268-7014

Group Rate for Teachers

Small Print:

These group rates are only available to K-12 teachers and administrators
This completed form must be faxed to 604-268-7014 by June 30th, 2005 to qualify for discount.
Once a group list is submitted, no additions may be made. Exceptions may be considered before June 15th, 2005 at the sole discretion of the Conference Director but not at all after this date.
Substitutions are permitted and must be communicated to the Conference Coordinator before June 30, 2005. Email us at ierg-2005@sfu.ca.
All refund requests must be made in writing prior to June 30th, 2005.
We are not able to accept post-dated cheques and require 30 days for cheques to clear

Instructions:

A Representative from the Group must contact the Conference Coordinator to receive a Group Event Code prior to members registering. Please call 604-291-4344 or email IERG-2005@sfu.ca Attention: Josh Coward
Fill in the Event Code and Fax this list to 604-268-7014 prior to June 30th, 2005
Each group member must register.

Use the assigned Event Code in the online form
Chose the Pay By Cheque method
Print your email confirmation for your records
Send a copy of your email confirmation with your cheque to:

Cancellations and Refunds

Full refund cancellation on or before June 30, 2005

All refund requests must be in writing and must be received by the Conference Coordinator (ierg-2005@sfu.ca) no later than midnight, Pacific Standard Time, June 30th, 2005.

Substitutions are strongly encouraged. Please email us (ierg-2005@sfu.ca) and let us know who will be coming in your place before June 30th.

Credit card refunds will only be considered if a Credit Card Authorization Form has been completed and was faxed prior to the request for cancellation. If there is no Credit Card Authorization Form on file, we reserve the right to refuse to process the refund.

Cheque refunds will only be considered once the cheque has been verified as clearing the bank.

All refund requests will be processed after the conference minus the following cancellation fees:

CDN $30 processing fee

CDN $20 for students and virtual registrants

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us at (ierg-2005@sfu.ca).

Confirmation of your Registration:

If you register on-line and pay by credit card, you will receive immediate confirmation via our server

If you are an international registrant, please use your receipt as proof of your conference registration if you need to apply for a Canadian visa

If you pay by cheque or bank draft, you will be given your receipt at the conference registration desk

All presenters are expected to pay the registration fee

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Participant List

The participant list will show the names of attendees whose registrations are received by the Conference Coordinator on or before June 30, 2005. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the Conference Coordinator can not be held responsible for errors and/or omissions. The list will contain your name, organization's mailing address, and email address.

Frequently Asked Questions

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