Registration fees and policy
The 2024 MED Registration Fee structure considers a physical presence conference. Registration is mandatory for all conference participants, authors, and non-authors. Registration fees are in USD ($).
| Attendee Status | Advance/early April 10 - May 6 | Late/Onsite May 7 - June 11 1 | Max. # of papers per registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Registration | $600 | $700 | 2 |
| Student Registration | $320 | $380 | 1 |
| Retiree | $200 | $200 | 1 |
| Full Day Workshop / Tutorial | $200 | $240 | - |
| Half-Day Workshop / Tutorial | $120 | $140 | - |
| Extra paper (above 2) upload fee per paper | $240 | - | - |
| Additional one-page charge (max. 2 pages) | $130 | - | - |
| Guest Registration (all social events) | $180 | $200 | |
| Extra Welcome Reception Ticket | $50 | $50 | - |
| Extra Farewell Reception Ticket | $50 | $50 | - |
| Extra Banquet Ticket | $100 | $100 | - |
| Registration Fee | |||
Full registration includes access to all technical sessions, proceedings, exhibits, coffee breaks, banquet, and receptions. It also includes a copy of the conference proceedings.
Student registration includes access to all technical sessions, proceedings, exhibits, coffee breaks, and receptions.
Internet access: All registered participants will have complimentary Internet access.
Registration cancellation and refund policy
MED is a four-day event, starting with Workshop/Tutorial sessions (day 1), followed by a three-day Conference (days 2-4). The cancellation policy is as follows:
- 60 days or more before the conference: 100% refund except for credit card processing fees.
- 30-59 days before MED: 50% refund except for credit card processing fees.
- Less than 30 days before MED: No refund.
Author registration
Authors of accepted papers must register when uploading the final versions of their papers. The maximum number of final papers covered by one registration of a given type is listed in the table above. A regular registration covers two (2) papers.
Exhibitor/sponsor registration
Complimentary registration is included in exhibitor and sponsor packages.