For logistics and housekeeping purposes, online booking will close at midnight on Friday 22nd September 2017. For capacity reasons, we are sorry but it will not be possible to accept new bookings on conference days. We encourage you to book early as there are a limited number of places available. Delegates arriving at the conference hotel on Thursday evening will be able to complete their event registration between 19.00 and 21.00.
Registration types and costs*:
Early bird (available until Fri 18th August 2017) €150
Late registration (Sat 19th August – Friday 22nd September 2017) €200
Retired: €50
Student: €50 (you may chose this option if you clearly meet the specific IGS student criteria. A copy of your student ID card will be requested on registration. If you wish to register as a student, please contact Elaine O Connor secretary@irishgerontology.com to make your booking.
Conference Dinner (Fri 30th Sept 2016) €65 (onsite booking rate for the conference dinner will be €85, subject to availability)
Attendance on Friday 30th Sept 2016 (only) €150
Attendance on Saturday 1st Oct 2016 (only) €150
*All online registration rates are subsidised by the IGS and include complementary IGS membership from Oct 2017-September 2018
Key dates:
Abstract submissions open: Friday 3rd February 2017
Abstract submissions deadline: Friday 26th May 2017 (midnight)
Online early-bird registration (€150) closes: Friday 18th August 2017
Late registration (€200): Saturday 19th August - Friday 22nd August 2017
Online registration closes: Friday 22nd September 2017
For your convenience, you can view and/or download our platform programme below. It includes information on our timetable, conference sessions, abstract presentations, keynote speakers etc.
Summary: 54 platform presentations, 218 poster presentations, 4 keynotes, special interest group metings. Plenary session: Update on Changing Perspectives in Gerontology.
Platform (oral) presenters:
An oral presentation is a total of 10 minutes - inclusive of 2 minutes you should allow for questions. A traffic-light system will be in operation to indicate you are approaching the end of your time. Presentations must be in Powerpoint format. AV personnel will be ready to upload your presentation at the Conference Centre from 8 am on Friday, 29th September, and from 8.30 am on Saturday, 30th. If you would like to send your presentation in advance, please email it before 28th September to: Simon@avchire.com. Please state the title of your presentation, session number and room.
Poster presenters:
The poster stand is 2.25 metres high x 1 metre wide. It will take a standard A0 size in portrait orientation (Height 1189 mm x Width 841 mm). Your poster board number will be different from your abstract reference number. The poster-board number will be on your board, and there will be Velcro in situ to attach the poster. On arrival, onsite conference volunteers will help you to locate your poster board. All posters should be mounted on Thurs evening 19:00-21:00 OR Fri morning 07:45-08:45 am. Your poster should be removed no later than noon on Saturday. Unclaimed posters will be discarded.