Registration for Interspeech 2008
REGISTRATION FEES
All registration fees include participation in Conference
sessions (excluding extra-cost workshops and tutorial
sessions), one (1) copy of conference materials, one (1) copy
of proceedings on CD ROM, morning and afternoon coffee breaks
(per program), and Welcome Reception. The Conference Dinner is
included in both the Full Delegate and Student Early Bird and
Standard Rates (see below). Lunches are NOT INCLUDED in any
registration fees. All amounts are in Australian Dollars.
If your registration is received after a cut off date (see below) you will be charged the fee applicable at the time your registration (with payment) is received. STUDENT FEES are available only to FULL TIME students. Please fax proof of your student status, signed by the Head of Department to the Interspeech 2008 Secretary (+61 2 9772 6040). If this proof is not received, the full registration fee will be applied.
| FEE TYPE | EARLY BIRD Available to registrations recceived before 14 July 2008 |
STANDARD Applies to registrations received after 14 July but before 30 August 2008 |
LATE Applies to registrations received after 30 August but before 18 September 2008 |
ON SITE Applies to all registrations received after 18 September 2008 |
| ISCA MEMBERS | ||||
| ISCA Full Delegate | $895 | $995 | $1045 | $1095 |
| ISCA Student Delegate | $485 | $535 | $560 | $585 |
| NON-ISCA MEMBERS | ||||
| Full delegate + 1 year membership |
$1005 | $1105 | $1155 | $1205 |
| Full delegate + 2 years membership |
$1115 | $1215 | $1265 | $1315 |
| Student delegate + 1 year membership |
$525 | $575 | $600 | $625 |
| Student delegate + 2 years membership |
$565 | $615 | $640 | $665 |
Welcome Reception - Tuesday 23 September 2008
One (1) ticket is included with your registration. Extra
tickets are available for accompanying persons at $65.00 each.
Conference Dinner - Thursday 25 September 2008
One (1) ticket is INCLUDED ONLY in Full Delegate and Student
Early Bird and Standard Rates. A ticket is NOT INCLUDED in any
Late or On Site Delegate registrations. Extra tickets are
available for accompanying persons at $95.00 each.
TUTORIALS
All tutorials are held on Monday, 22 September 2008
Morning Tutorials:
- Speech recognition on mobile devices: Distributed and embedded solutions
- History, hardware and sound processing for the bionic ear
- Modelling speech production: Insights from speech errors and neurogenic speech disorders
Afternoon Tutorials:
- Speech recognition by mind and machine
- Forensic speaker comparison - Likelihood ratios - As not seen on TV
- Voice user interface design in commercial speech applications
IF YOU ARE REGISTERING TO ATTEND THE INTERSPEECH CONFERENCE AS
A DELEGATE:
| NON STUDENT - attending 1 tutorial | $250 | STUDENT - attending 1 tutorial | $150 |
| NON STUDENT - attending 2 tutorials | $400 | STUDENT - attending 2 tutorials | $250 |
IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERING TO ATTEND THE INTERSPEECH CONFERENCE:
| NON STUDENT - attending 1 tutorial | $285 | STUDENT - attending 1 tutorial | $185 |
| NON STUDENT - attending 2 tutorials | $435 | STUDENT - attending 2 tutorials | $285 |
LUNCH TICKETS - lunches are NOT INCLUDED in any
registration fees. You can order boxed lunches for any or
all days (Monday - Friday) when
registering (optional - at extra cost of $30/day)
The lunches will be served at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Tickets may only be used on the day for which they are purchased and are non refundable. Unfortunately, lost tickets cannot be replaced.
The boxed lunches consist of 3-5 items interchanging with the following selections: a drink, salad, sweet, fruit, sandwich or savory item. Those with dietary concerns should note these on the registration form.
There are also numerous offsite venues that supply a wide range of lunch choices and they are detailed below.
Southbank
Lunch is not provided as part of your registration, unless you
purchase lunch tickets as per the above. The program has been
structured to allow you plenty of time to access the wealth of
catering options at the adjoining Southbank. Please click on
the link below to view a list of dining options.
http://www.visitsouthbank.com.au/dining
A map of Southbank will be available on site for all delegates. Those wishing to plan ahead can click the following link to get a look at the Southbank precinct before arrival at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
http://www.visitsouthbank.com.au/visitor_information2/maps
The map below gives you a instant snap shot of the Conference Centre and proximity to Southbank and the surrounding hotels and shops.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION
If you have a valid American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard
or Visa card, you may register using the on-line registration
form. The on-line system will not process your registration
unless you make full payment of conference registration fees
using one of these cards. Please have the credit card you
intend to use with you prior to proceeding to the on-line
form. The on-line form uses secure encryption to protect your
card and personal details.
Click here to proceed to the on-line registration form
DOWNLOADABLE FORM
For those of you who do not wish to use the on-line form, you
can download and either fax or email your form here. Please
note that payment must accompany any form or they will not be
accepted.
Click here to proceed to the downloadable registration form
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
By registering for the conference you agree to the following
terms:
a. Insurance
Registration fees do not include personal, travel or medical
insurance of any kind. Delegates are advised when registering
for the conference and booking travel that a travel insurance
policy should be taken out to cover risks including (but not
limited to) loss, cancellation, medical costs and injury.
INTERSPEECH 2008 and/or the conference organisers will not
accept any responsibility for any delegate failing to insure.
b. Cancellation policy
Cancellation of registration must be notified in writing.
Cancellations received on or before 25 July 2008 will be
refunded less a $165 administration fee. No refund of
registration fees will be possible for cancellations notified
after 25 July 2008. Substitutions however can be made. Please
advise substitutions in writing at least 7 days in advance of
the event so that a correct name badge can be available at the
registration desk. Substitutions advised after this time will
incur a fee of $55 per person. Authors of papers accepted for
the program can only be substituted by a co author of the same
paper. All accommodation reservation requests are subject to
group booking conditions, including penalties for
cancellations and non arrival. These penalties differ at the
various hotels but typically if you cancel a reservation less
than 30 days in advance of arrival, you may be charged one
night's room rate. Cancellations received less than 7 days
prior to arrival are likely to be charged a penalty equal to
the full value of the original reservation. Similar penalties
apply in the event you fail to arrive at the hotel.
c. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Your personal information
will be used by INTERSPEECH 2008 in accordance with the
Australian Privacy Act. In addition to the statements in the
Privacy Act, personal information collected from the
conference delegates will be shared with conference sponsors
so that they may contact you directly. By submitting this
form, you consent to us using and disclosing your personal
information for this purpose. If you do not wish to have
your details provided to these partners, please indicate your
request for privacy on the registration form.
d. Payment
Full payment of registration fees and other costs must
accompany this form. Your registration cannot be processed or
acknowledged without full payment. A tax invoice will be sent
by email to the delegate named on this form after your
registration and payment have been processed.
General
All details listed here are subject to change without
notice. For the latest details, please check this website
regularly.
Visas and Quarantine
Travellers may require a visa or Electronic Travel Authority
(ETA) to enter Australia. We strongly recommend that you apply
for your visa not less than two (2) months prior to your
intended travel date.
An Australian Government guide for intending visitors to Australia including important information about visa, Customs clearance, quarantine, health issues, communications equipment and other issues which impact on all visitors to Australia can be found on the Australian Government Immigration web site which can be accessed directly from the Visa and Quarantine link. A Letter of Invitation to the Conference may be required with your visa application. These letters will be provided to all international delegates after processing of registration forms and payments.
Australia has very strict quarantine rules and failure to observe quarantine requirements is treated severely by Australian authorities. You may be subject to examination by quarantine officers on your arrival in Australia. Please ensure that you comply with all quarantine rules and directives. Information on quarantine will be provided to you (typically by flight attendants on your inward flight) before you enter Australia. We recommend that you visit the Australian Government Quarantine Inspection Service web site which can be accessed directly from the Visa and Quarantine link.