Registration

All workshop participants (including speakers) must submit a workshop registration in order to attend.

Registration Type Description Start Date End Date Fee
Student Registration Undergraduate and postgraduate (MSc, PhD, etc.) students. 01/10/2025 15/04/2026 £240
Earlier Career Scientist Registration Up to 5 years after PhD 01/10/2025 15/04/2026 £300
Regular Registration 01/10/2025 15/04/2026 £480
Late Registration 16/04/2026 03/06/2026 £580

Regular Registration Fee 

Full workshop participation fee details will be confirmed soon. The fee will include access to all scientific sessions, conference materials, refreshment breaks, and the conference banquet dinner on June 17th.

Optional Add-ons:

  • Poster Printing Service (£20) - We'll print and display your A0 poster at the venue
  • Banquet Dinner Guest Pass (£60) - Bring your partner or friend to join you at our special banquet dinner on June 17th

Payment Options 

Multiple payment methods will be available:

  • Cash (we accept payment by cash)
  • Edinburgh payment protal

We recommend using the Edinburgh payment portal - see the link here :

Payment Deadlines 

Payment must be completed by the end of your chosen registration period.

  • April 15th, 2026 for all standard registrations
  • June 03rd, 2026 for late registrations

Late and Post-Deadline Registration Policy

After June 3rd, we will no longer accept online registration. You can still attend, but we will charge you a registration fee after the event. However, you will not be able to enjoy the catering service and banquet dinner, as these must be confirmed before June 3rd.

Invitation Letters

 For visa purposes, invitation letters can be requested by providing your details as specified on the Visa Information page.

Cancellation Policy 

All refund requests must be submitted by email to hts2026@ed.ac.uk as soon as possible. The Local Organization Committee reserves the right to refuse reimbursement of part or total of the registration fee depending on the date of cancellation.

In general, cancellations submitted by April 1st, 2026, can expect full reimbursement minus a £50 administration fee.

Each cancellation case will be considered individually.

Further information on registration fees, included items, and payment processes will be updated soon.