Fees and Inclusions


All participants are required to officially register to attend the Conference. Please read the following information, along with the terms and conditions (found here) carefully before registering.

Conference fees are in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of 10% goods and services tax (GST).



Registration Type

Early Bird
Closing 29 June 2026
Standard
From 30 June 2026
Member AU$990 AU$1,140
Non-Member AU$1,140 AU$1,290
Retired MemberAU$550AU$650
Student Member AU$490 AU$590
Student Non-Member AU$690 AU$790
Member Day Registration AU$400 AU$400
Non-Member Day Registration AU$500 AU$500
Student Member Day RegistrationAU$190AU$190
Student Non-Member Day RegistrationAU$300AU$300

Discounted member registration rates are available to individuals who are financial members of one of the following Host Societies:

  • Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
  • New Zealand Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NZSBMB)
  • Australian and New Zealand Society for Cell and Developmental Biology (ANZSCDB)
  • Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS)
  • Australasian RNA Biology and Biotechnology Association (A-RNA)
Please ensure your membership is current at the time of registration. 

Student registration rates are available to full-time or part-time students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course, including: 

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) or other relevant bachelor's degree
  • Master of Science (MSc)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Diploma programs
You will be required to upload evidence of your student status during the registration process. You can re-enter the registration system to upload this document at a later date if required.


Registration Entitlements

Full registration includes:

  • Access to Conference sessions and the Exhibition
  • Daily catering: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea from Tuesday 29 September to Thursday 1 October 2026
  • Access to the Conference app
  • One ticket to the Welcome Reception & Poster Session on Tuesday 29 September 2026*

*Attendance at social functions is subject to availability at the time of registering.

Day registration includes:

  • Access to Conference sessions and the Exhibition on the selected day of attendance
  • Daily catering: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on the selected day of attendance
  • Access to the Conference app
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