registration
Who can register as a Delegate?
Participation in the ISF World Seed Congress is not open to everyone. You can register as a Delegate if you are:
- A representative of an ISF Member (Ordinary, Associate and Affiliate)
- An employee of a company that is a member of the national seed association in your country of residence. This national seed association must be an ISF Ordinary Member.
Delegates have access to the Trading Floor, Exhibitor Area and to open meetings as well as to all social events (Opening Ceremony, Welcome Party and Gala Dinner).
Online registration closed on 11 May 2012 at 14:00 h (GMT)
Please read the on-site registration hours and conditions below.
| On–site Delegate Fee | On–site Accompanying Person Fee > 18 years |
On–site Accompanying Person Fee > 12–18 < years |
|---|---|---|
| USD 2'250 | USD 1'150 | USD 550 |
On-site Registration
Conditions for delegate registration
On-site registration will only be granted and processed if the delegate provides a signed declaration from her/his national seed association confirming that the Organization or Company that she/he represents is a member of that national seed association.
On-site Registration
Opening hours in Windsor Barra Convention Center Ground Level
| Sunday 24 June 2012 | 13:00 h–18:00 h |
| Monday 25 June 2012 | 08:00 h–18:00 h |
| Tuesday 26 June 2012 | 07:00 h–18:00 h |
| Wednesday 27 June 2012 | 08:00 h–15:00 h |
Who can register as an Exhibitor?
Membership in ISF is not necessary. However, the National Organizing Committee needs to approve all applications. The number of exhibit booths is limited and allocation of space will be done on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information on exhibit booths as well as for the exhibitor registration form please refer to the Exhibition Section of the website.
An Exhibitor has access only to the exhibit area and to the Opening Ceremony. No access is possible to the Trading Floor. Social events (Welcome Party and Gala Dinner) must be paid for.
Accompanying Persons
This registration category is only applicable to the spouse, companion and/or children of delegates. Registration allows them to attend the Opening Ceremony, Welcome Party, Gala Dinner and the Accompanying Person's tours. Accompanying Persons can also enter the Golf Tournament (at an additional cost).
Accompanying Persons do not have access to the Congress Venue (Exhibition area, trading floor, ISF Open Meetings and General Assembly). Children under 12 years pay no registration fees and may not attend the Opening Ceremony or Gala Dinner. They must be listed on the registration form.
ISF Membership Levels
Before submitting your registration request, please make sure you are aware of your company's or organisation's membership level to ISF:
- Ordinary Members - national associations representing seed companies and enterprises based in the country
- Associate Members - seed companies
- Affiliate Members - Service providers to the seed industry; or related associations not fitting in the ordinary membership category;
- Observers - seed associations and companies with a time-bound observer status
If your company is a member of an ISF Ordinary Member (national seed association of your country of residence) please select "Member of a national seed association" when registering.
Please check the ISF website for more information on ISF membership levels.
For information on cancellation requests and refunds, refer to the Cancellation Policy section of the website.
Registration fees, registration periods deadlines
Online registration will be available here from 4 January 2012 (11:00 GMT) to 11 May 2012 (14:00 GMT).
Registration inclusions
Please check the table below to know which accesses you will be granted to you according to your registration status.
For information on cancellation requests and refunds, refer to the Cancellation Policy section of the website.
| Accesses Included with Registration Fee | Opening Ceremony | Welcome Party | Gala Dinner | Tours for Accompanying Persons | Trading Floor | ISF Open Meetings | ISF General Assembly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delegates/Invitees | Yes | Yes | Yes | Extra fee | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accompanying Persons 18 years and up | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes / Extra fee (if applicable) | |||
| Accompanying Persons 12 -18 years | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes / Extra fee (if applicable) | |||
| Accompanying Persons under 12 years | Yes | Yes / Extra fee (if applicable) | |||||
| Journalists | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Exhibition Booth Staff | Yes | Extra fee | Extra fee |