Fees and Terms

Conference registration fees:

Early Bird rates ending September 11th, 2026:

Early Bird Conference Fee: $595.00 + taxes
Early Bird Student Conference Fee: $225.00 + taxes
Early Bird Emeritus Conference Fee: $450.00 + taxes

Regular rates beginning September 12th, 2026:

Regular Conference Fee: $695.00 + taxes
Regular Student Conference Fee: $225.00 + taxes
Regular Emeritus Conference Fee: $450.00 + taxes

Conference fees include the Sunday President’s Welcome Reception, Monday Dinner and Social, Breakfast and Lunch on Monday and Tuesday, morning and afternoon refreshment breaks on Monday and Tuesday, Keynote Speakers and conference sessions, as well as access to networking events on Sunday and post-conference workshops on Wednesday ($0 with thanks to Explorance, our Workshop Wednesday sponsor).

Note: The 2026 conference is an in-person event only.

 

General Terms and Conditions for Participants

1. Registration fees

All participants must pay the registration fee prior to attending conference events. All fees are in Canadian dollars. Ontario HST rates apply for registration at CIRPA 2026.

CIRPA annual membership dues are not included.

Presenters and volunteers are required to hold a 2026 regular (either individual or institutional), student or emeritus membership and register for the conference.

As per the Sponsorship Prospectus, sponsorship packages include conference registrations according to sponsorship level as follows:

  • Grand: Three (3) registrations
  • Platinum: Two (2) registrations
  • Gold: One (1) registration
  • Silver: One (1) registration
  • Standard: One (1) registration

Each additional sponsor registration is $495.00 + taxes. The additional sponsor attendees are NOT required to pay membership dues and are therefore not signed up as members of CIRPA-ACPRI.

2. Cancellation Policy

Individuals who provide notice of withdrawal prior to October 2nd, 2026 will be eligible for a full refund, less a $50.00 process­ing fee. Beginning October 2nd, 2026, no refunds will be provided.

Between October 2nd and October 20th, individuals who are not able to attend the conference may submit the name of a col­league to attend in their place.

Conference registration closes at end of day on Friday, October 16, 2026. After this date, purchase of conference registrations will be limited by conference capacity.

3. Event Cancellation

In the unlikelihood that an event must be postponed or cancelled for any reason, we will notify all those who have pre-registered. CIRPA will issue a full refund to those who have pre-paid.

4. Liability

CIRPA reserves the right to amend any part of the Conference program if necessary at any time.

CIRPA will not accept liability for damages of any nature sustained by delegates or accompanying persons, or loss of, or damage to their personal property as a result of the Conference or related events.

In the event of industrial disruption or other unforeseen circumstances, CIRPA accepts no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by delegates.

Delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance, along with travel insurance.