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Conference Fees and Registration
ECI conferences are designed as fully immersive experiences, with hotel accommodations and meals included in the registration fee to foster collaboration, informal discussion, and meaningful engagement among participants. In support of this model, ECI maintains a contractual commitment with its conference hotels to provide lodging and meals for all attendees.
- The conference fee includes: registration; hotel accommodations for the nights of Sunday through Thursday (October 4-8, 2026; check-out on Friday, October 9); all meals (with the exception of Tuesday dinner) and coffee breaks; off-site excursion; and all taxes. Incidental fees such as transportation from the airport or train station are not included. Telephone calls, laundry, minibar, etc. will be billed to your personal account by the hotel.
- ALL PARTICIPANTS - including members of the Organizing Committee and all invited speakers - are required to register.
- ECI cannot guarantee hotel accommodations without advanced payment.
- Registrations and/or payments received after
11th September 2026will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis, if space is still available. Registration will close on: 18 September 2026.
| Registration Type 2026 | Early bird Registration by 4 August | Regular Registration by 4 September | Late Registration by 18 September |
| Participant (single occupancy-or-sharing room with a personal guest; guest fee additional) | US $2,995 | US $3,195 | US $3,395 |
| Participant (sharing a room with another participant) | US $2,505 | US $2,705 | US $2,905 |
| Bona fide Graduate Students* (sharing a room with another student) To qualify, students must upload proof of current status during registration – copy of current Student ID or a letter from your university confirming your student status) | US $2,090 | US $2,290 | US $2,490 |
| Bona fide Graduate Students* (upgrade to single room)To qualify, students must upload proof of current status during registration – copy of current Student ID or a letter from your university confirming your student status) | US $2,585 | US $2,785 | US $2,985 |
GUEST FEES
- All Accompanying Guests must pay the guest registration fee.
- Guests may NOT attend technical/ educational sessions
| All Meals & Activities – Accompanying spouse and/or personal guest of single conference participant, sharing a hotel room with the participant. Fee includes all meals, receptions, poster session, and off-site excursion; however, guest may not attend technical/ education sessions. | US $980 |
| Bed & Breakfast Only – Accompanying spouse and/or personal guest of single conference participant, sharing a hotel room with the participant. Fee includes hotel accommodations and breakfast only, no additional meals or conference activities. | US $60 |
If you plan to bring children to the conference, please contact Renee Smith for pricing.
Student Rates
- ECI provides discounted registration rates for bona fide graduate students in exchange for onsite logistics support such as audio visual (AV) and speaker coordinator(s), on-site registration check-in support, microphone runners, photographers, etc.
- ECI will email all students one week prior to the start of the conference to ask for on-site help preferences. We appreciate your participation and support!
Cancellation Policy
Please visit our website for ECI’s Registration Cancellation Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Hotel accommodations and meals are included in the conference registration fee. Please note that, due to contractual obligations with our host hotel, we are unable to offer reductions for early departures or late arrivals.
- Full registration, including accommodations and meals, is required for all participants. Exceptions may be granted solely for individuals whose permanent residence is located within the host city of the conference venue.
- The conference hotel will extend the ECI group rate to participants for up to three days prior to the conference start date and up to three days following the conference end date. To take advantage of this offer, please book your extended stay directly via the Pre/Post Conference Hotel Reservations instructions on our website.
- Ground transportation to and from the hotel is not included in the conference registration fee. For details on available transportation options, including shuttles and rideshare services, please visit the Travel and Venue Information page on our website.
- Official Letters of Invitation are available to fully registered and paid participants for the purpose of supporting their visa application to enter the host country. To submit your request, please complete the Request for Official Letter of Invitation.
Pre and Post Conference Hotel Reservations
Participants who plan to arrive early or extend their stay beyond the conference dates at the Sheraton Rhodes Resort in Greece, are encouraged to complete the Hotel Reservation Request form and submit it to the hotel as soon as possible. Please note that discounted conference rates for pre- and post-conference nights are available on a space-available basis, for up to three days before or after the conference dates.
Pre/Post Conference Hotel Reservation Request Form [DOC]
Send to: Sheraton Rhodes Resort
Events.rhodes@sheraton.com
Sheraton Rhodes Resort
Ialyssos Avenue, Rodos 851 00, Greece
+30 2241 075000
ECI does not guarantee or assume responsibility for room reservations made outside of the official conference dates. Any additional nights must be reserved and paid for directly with the hotel by the participant. Cancellations of pre-conference or post-conference reservations must be submitted to the hotel at least 20 days in advance.