Registration benefits:

The 2013 Congress aims to provide a quality, value for money program. Purchasing your meals and social event passes as part of registration saves money and lets you see what you are spending up front. This year registration includes:

• Full program of high profile speakers
• 4 Lunches and 7 tea/coffee breaks throughout the congress dates
• A Welcome Demonstration and Reception
• 1 Gala Dinner
• 4 poster sessions with generous networking time

Registration

Registration is now open!

Regular fees for the 2013 World Congress are:




Early Bird $CAD Regular  $CAD Late $CAD until 21 April after 21 April after 2 June Member 750 900 1000 Non-Member 900 1050 1150 Student Member 500 650 700 Student Non-Member 600 750 800 Guest 250 250 250




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Congress Program

The 2013 Congress has a strong program, with the following high profile keynote speakers:




Keynote Speakers

Opening Keynote Lecture, 17:20-18:20 Saturday June 22:


Professor Alain Berthoz  


Keynote, 08:30-09:30 Sunday June 23: 

Professor Keir Pearson  


Keynote, 08:30-09:30 Monday June 24: 

Professor Marianne Dieterich 


Keynote, 08:30-09:30 Tuesday June 25: 

Professor Stephen Robinovitch


Keynote, 08:30-09:30 Wednesday June 26: 

Professor Jeff Hausdorff 




Satellite Meeting

09:00-12:20 Saturday June 22:


Lena Ting




Oral and Poster Presentations

The oral and poster presentations have now been assigned.  Please click here to view the most current program for the full list of oral sessions




For the latest detailed Conference Program, along with information on our announced speakers, please click here

The 2013 preliminary Program At-A-Glance is also available to view online

please note that the program is subject to change




Congress Social Events

The ISPGR organizing committee have a line up of fantastic social events during the Congress.  To learn more about the exciting Congress Congress 'Collaboration of Japanese and Western Music' please visit the Social Events page




Travelling to Akita

Travelling to Akita

International Flights

From North America, there are regular flights to Tokyo from most major cities, where you can make a connecting flight or fast train to Akita.  Airlines include Japan Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines and All Nippon Airways. 


From Europe, there are flights to Tokyo from most major cities, where you can make a connecting flight or fast train to Akita.  Airlines include Lufthansa, JAL, Air China and British Airways.
Tokyo to Akita - Domestic Flights
Within Japan, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways fly from Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Akita Airport. Click here for alternative airline options.



Flight duration is about 70 minutes. The regular one way fare is around 25,000 yen, however, discount tickets are usually available for between 12,500 and 20,000 yen. With an air pass you can fly for even less. Buses connect Akita Airport with Akita Station in the city center (40 minutes, approximately 900 yen one way).




Tokyo to Akita By Train

Direct Komachi trains on the JR Akita Shinkansen travel between Tokyo and Akita. The one way trip takes around four hours, costs about 17,000 yen (approximately $185 USD) and all seats require seat reservations. There are hourly departures, and the trip is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and JR East Pass.




For more detailed information on travelling to and from Akita, please refer to the Akita Convention and Visitor Bureau website.