Registration

The International Society of Posture and Gait Research World Congress will take place July 3 – 7, 2022. Join us for four days of science, networking and time spent in the wonderful, culturally rich city of Montreal!

COVID-19 Guidelines

There is risk of exposure to the Covid-19 virus when traveling, using public spaces and participating in events, and this includes the ISPGR 2022 Congress. ISPGR plans to ensure the well-being of all attendees and its staff. We’re facilitating measures that will ensure optimal health and sanitary conditions in all areas where in-person interactions take place.

International travel:

Global travel has changed substantially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes how we travel, the costs associated with travel, as well as the frequency of flights we have, up until now, taken for granted. Before you travel to Montreal for ISPGR, please consider planning ahead and be proactive in preparing for your trip. Check with your institution on most current policy on travel and funding, along with the best way to reach your destination. If you are planning to purchase travel insurance, please check with your provider if insurance covers COVID related delays/cancellations/costs (many don’t). Below are some reminders for our international attendees:

Traveling to Canada from your country of origin:

As ISPGR 2022 is an international event, all attendees must also follow Canada’s guidance and protocols on Travel, Testing and Borders: click on the link for the most up-to-date travel to Canada information

Departing Canada for your country of origin:

Please remember to regularly check the rules of re-entry into the country you are traveling to post Congress. Pre-testing before embarking on your homeward journey may be in place, and the possibility of additional time restraints will need to be taken into account when planning your trip.

 

Montreal COVID-19 rules:

In addition to the international travel guidelines, ISPGR attendees must also adhere to the most up-to-date COVID-19 guidelines for Meetings held in Quebec

If the ISPGR Board are uncomfortable with potential relaxation of the above guidelines, we may revise our policy to more stringent measures to ensure the safety and well being of all onsite persons. An email outlining all confirmed measures will be sent to all attendees in advance of arriving in Montreal.

By traveling to and participating as an attendee to ISPGR 2022, attendees are acknowledging the risks, and it is understood that all attendees and presenters will adhere to the following instructions:

Do not attend the conference if you:
1.  Are showing COVID-19 symptoms such as, but not limited to: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, unusual fatigue, sore throat or headache, loss or change in smell or taste.
2.  Have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 7 days.
3. You are unable to comply with the Covid-19 travel requirements to gain entry to into Canada.

For further information on cancellation and transfer policy, as well as onsite protocols, please click here.

On-site COVID-19 Guidelines

On-site COVID-19 Guidelines
Although not currently mandatory, ISPGR strongly encourages attendees to wear a face mask in the Congress meeting rooms and other public spaces. Please remember to bring a supply of masks with you on your trip. Masks will also be available at the registration desk. ISPGR will adhere to the COVID-19 health requirements in place in Montreal and the Province of Quebec at the time of the conference.

Exceptions from mask wearing will be made for all oral presenters, along with all attendees during breaks and social events with catering. Therefore, it is advised that ISPGR attendees consider their comfort levels when attending social events, given that large groups will be congregating without face coverings.

We ask that you are mindful of social distancing throughout the conference, and respect other people’s COVID-19 concerns.

On-Site registration includes

  • Access to all congress sessions, including keynotes, symposium sessions, and oral presentations, on-site in Montreal
  • Dedicated face to face poster and exhibitor time
  • Daily coffee breaks and lunch at the Montreal venue
  • Welcome reception on Sunday 3rd July at the Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
  • Complimentary WIFI in the congress meeting rooms
  • An online program and abstract book
  • The opportunity to network and liaise face to face with research colleagues and leading PIs
  • Access to the Congress app, which includes:
    • Interactive program scheduler
    • Access to all online poster listings (including poster PDFs, abstract text, author listing and brief video)
    • 1:1 private instant messaging with presenters and fellow attendees (on-site and virtual) with ability to create group chat

Virtual registration includes

  • Access to the ISPGR Virtual Congress Platform
  • Interactive program scheduler
  • Live streamed presentations (scheduled in Montreal local time)
    • Access to view all keynote and plenary sessions online
    • Access to view x1 breakout session per bloc online (most popular sessions to be scheduled in the live-streamed room)
  • An online program and abstract book
  • The opportunity to network and liaise virtually with research colleagues and leading PIs
  • Access to all online poster listings (including poster PDFs, abstract text, author listing and brief video)
  • 1:1 private instant messaging with presenters and fellow attendees (on-site and virtual) with ability to create group chats

 

 

Registration Procedure

Step 1: Membership

ISPGR Members benefit from reduced registration fees.  If you are not currently an ISPGR member, you can join or renew prior to registering for the meeting.  Please note registering for the meeting at the member rate will save you more than the cost of the membership.

Join or Renew

Step 2: Register for the Congress

 Please note that there are two types of registration fees this year, one for on-site attendees and one for virtual attendees

The Congress has been issued Foreign Convention Status, therefore no taxes will be applied to registration fees

On-site registration rates

Please note, registration rates are in US dollars

Early Bird (Ends April 25, 2022)

Regular Member: $725
Regular Non-Member: $970
Student Member: $430
Student Non-Member: $640
*Developing Nations Member: $180

Standard (Ends June 7, 2022)

Regular Member: $880
Regular Non-Member: $1120
Student Member: $550
Student Non-Member: $770
*Developing Nations Member: $220

Final (June 8 2022 – end of Congress)

Regular Member: $1035
Regular Non-Member: $1275
Student Member: $670
Student Non-Member: $900
*Developing Nations Member: $260

Virtual registration rates

Please note, registration rates are in US dollars

Early Bird (Ends April 25, 2022)

Regular Member: $280
Regular Non-Member: $370
Student Member: $165
Student Non-Member: $245
*Developing Nations Member: $70

Standard (Ends June 7, 2022)

Regular Member: $335
Regular Non-Member: $430
Student Member: $210
Student Non-Member: $295
*Developing Nations Member: $85

Final (June 8 2022 – end of Congress)

Regular Member: $395
Regular Non-Member: $490
Student Member: $255
Student Non-Member: $345
*Developing Nations Member: $100

**Developing Nations Members
If you are currently residing in a country identified on the World Bank list of developing nations as Low Income or Low-Middle Income, please contact us for the discounted registration code.  Please note that you must be currently residing in the identified country in order to qualify for the membership reduction.
Registration open

Step 3: Book Accommodation

Book your accommodation in Montreal early as it’s a busy city!  ISPGR has negotiated discounted hotel rates with the Congress Headquarters venue, Hotel Bonaventure. Stay at the official Congress hotel and help the Society with its obligations to the hotel, as well as be under one roof with your colleagues and friends.

Book Here

Cancellation & Transfer Policy: All cancellations and attendee name transfer requests must be received in writing prior to June 30th 2022, in order to receive a full refund (minus a $25USD admin charge). In the event of a cancellation as a result of contracting COVID-19 or being directly affected by COVID-19 travel restrictions, attendees will be offered a full refund or conversion to virtual only registration.

 

Additional Information for on-site attendees: