Please register online for the 2025 ASP Annual Conference and submit an abstract by the deadline, Friday April 11, 2025. https://www.conftool.org/parasitology2025

Registration fees do not include accommodation. It is the responsibility of the conference delegate to book and pay for their own conference accommodation, please refer to the Advice page for accommodation options.

Conference Registration Fees

Full conference registration fees are quoted in Australian dollars and include: entrance to all sessions; the evening Welcome Reception on Monday June 30, 2025; lunches, and morning and afternoon teas from Tuesday July 1, – Thursday July 3, 2025 and the Conference Dinner on Thursday evening July 3, 2025. Single day registration includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch and admission to the evening event programmed for that day (if there is one scheduled). Extra guest tickets to evening functions for accompanying persons can be purchased at extra cost.

Please note that the Australian Society for Parasitology advises all 2025 ASP Conference attendees attending this conference in person who are over 18 years of age (includes delegates, speakers, volunteers and any other persons who will be physically attending any conference events) that they should be fully vaccinated with an up-to-date vaccination against COVID-19 and any other relevant vaccines.

*Early bird register by 11 April 2025 (AEST).

Conference Registration Fees*Early bird fee (until 11/04/2025) AESTNon-Early bird fee (12/04/2025-30/06/2025)
ASP Member*$890$1090
ASP Student Member and ASP member retirees* $590$690
Non member$1090$1170
Non member Student and Non member retirees$690$750
Day Delegate #$390$390
Student/retiree Day Delegates #$250$250
Main Conference registration fees (in Australian dollars) for the 2025 ASP Annual Conference, June 30 – July 3, 2025, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

*Or member of another parasitological society. Join the ASP or renew your ASP membership for the best conference registration rates https://asp.wildapricot.org/

If delegates are unable to attend due to COVID-19 or something else that stops them from being able to attend in person delegates will be able to watch the sessions live-streamed online. The sessions will not be recorded.

#Day Registration is available online and Day Delegate rate is $AUD 390 (regular delegates) or $AUD 250 (student/retiree delegates) per day. Single day registration includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch and admission to the evening event programmed for that day (if there is one scheduled).

Registration fees are in Australian dollars and inclusive of GST where applicable.

For the best rates register by the early bird deadline 11 April 2025.

Accompanying persons

If you are bringing guests and would like them to attend the evening functions with you please purchase extra guest tickets when registering for the conference. We advise that guests over 18 years of age be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Extra Guest Ticket: Welcome Reception June 30, 2025$AUD 55
Extra Guest Ticket: Conference Dinner July 3, 2025$AUD 100
Extra tickets for guests to attend evening functions at the 2025 ASP Annual Conference, June 30 – July 3, 2025, Melbourne, Australia.

Online registration and payment

We are pleased to offer conference delegates the option of secure online credit card payment through Paypal when registering online for the conference. Payment by direct bank transfer is also an option. All registration must be online, please contact Lisa with any queries: Lisa.Jones1@jcu.edu.au

Cancellation policy

Cancellation of registration must be notified in writing to the Conference Coordinator, Lisa Jones (lisa.jones1@jcu.edu.au). Cancellation of registration received by 11 April 2025 will receive a refund of the registration fee minus any banking transaction charges.

If you cancel your registration after:

  • 11 April 2025 you’ll receive 75% refund
  • 19 May 2025 you’ll receive 50% refund
  • 16 June 2025 you’ll receive no refund
  • If you fail to turn up to the conference you’ll receive no refund

Conference delegates will be able to watch the 2025 ASP Annual Conference sessions online if they can not make the conference in person but still wish to attend. Presentations will be live-streamed only, they will not be recorded and there will not be an option to watch presentations later. Contact the conference coordinator to discuss this option.

Payments will be refunded if the conference is cancelled by the organiser. Registrations remain valid if the conference has to be postponed. Refunds will be issued by bank transfer and may take up to a month to process. Please note that these fees reflect the cancellation fees imposed on the ASP by the venue and caterers.

Payments will be refunded if the conference is cancelled by the organiser.

Insurance

Registration does not include insurance of any kind. Delegates should arrange their own insurance when booking registration and travel. Please check if the policy excludes cover for epidemics, pandemics and infectious diseases. The Australian Society for Parasitology Inc. and Conference organisers will take no responsibility for personal injury, death, loss of property, or damage caused by participants, however caused or arising.

Disclaimer

The Australian Society for Parasitology reserves the right to amend or alter any advertised details relating to dates, program and speakers if necessary, without notice, as a result of circumstances beyond their control. All attempts have been made to keep any changes to an absolute minimum.