Registration
Registration fees are based on the date of receipt of payment (not the registration date).
All registration types are displayed in Australian dollars and GST is NOT applicable.
Early bird full registration fees are available until Thursday 21 May 2026. Standard registration fees will apply from Friday 22 May 2026.
Registration types
| On-site FULL registrations | Early bird fees (up to 21 May 2026) | Standard fees (from 22 May 2026) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERDSA member | Full delegate registration | $1,140 | $1,340 |
| Full student registration | $660 | $860 | |
| Full retiree registration | $660 | $860 | |
| Full casual/sessional/unemployed registration | $740 | $940 | |
| Non-member | Full delegate registration | $1,340 | $1,540 |
| Full student registration | $825 | $1,025 | |
| Full retiree registration | $825 | $1,025 | |
| Full casual/sessional/unemployed registration | $940 | $1,140 | |
| On-site DAY registrations | Standard fee | |
|---|---|---|
| HERDSA member | Day delegate registration | $600 |
| Day student registration | $375 | |
| Day retiree registration | $375 | |
| Day casual/sessional/unemployed registration | $400 | |
| Non-member | Day delegate registration | $650 |
| Day student registration | $425 | |
| Day retiree registration | $425 | |
| Day casual/sessional/unemployed registration | $450 | |
Virtual registrations
The virtual program is separate to the onsite program and will run for one-day only, on Tuesday 7 July 2026. Virtual delegates will also be given access to watch all onsite keynote presentations either live through the virtual conference portal or on-demand at a later date. The virtual conference portal will remain open for three months post conference for unlimited on-demand viewing.
| Virtual registrations | Standard fee | |
|---|---|---|
| HERDSA member | Full delegate registration | $320 |
| Virtual student registration | $200 | |
| Virtual retiree registration | $200 | |
| Virtual casual/sessional/unemployed registration | $220 | |
| Non-member | Virtual delegate registration | $340 |
| Virtual student registration | $220 | |
| Virtual retiree registration | $220 | |
| Virtual casual/sessional/unemployed registration | $250 | |
Group registration and discounts
We are pleased to offer group registration options for organisations sending multiple delegates.
Organisations registering more than two delegates can complete all registrations together using the group registration portal and receive a single invoice.
In addition, a 5% discount is available for groups registering 20 or more delegates. To access this discount, organisations are asked to email the conference organiser via herdsa@expertevents.con.au, with a list of delegate names in advance. A unique discount code for each organisation will then be provided for use when completing registrations via the online group registration portal.
To be eligible for these group discounts, all delegates must be from the same institution, and the offer applies only to full onsite registrations. The discount is applied to the conference registration fee only and does not extend to workshops or social function tickets.
Anyone who registers for onsite attendance, but then at a later date is unable to travel to University Town, National University of Singapore, will be transferred over to a virtual conference registration type and will be refunded the difference in price up until 5pm AEST Friday 19 June 2026. See cancellations and refund policy below for specific details on our refund polices.
All non-member full conference onsite registrations include a complimentary one-year HERDSA membership. This will be valid after the 2026 conference. For more information on membership benefits visit the HERDSA website.
To receive the member registration rate, you must hold a current HERDSA membership at the time of the conference. If your membership is not current, you will be invoiced for the difference between the member and non-member rates.
Student registration – available for those studying who hold a current Student Identification Card. To be eligible you will need to upload a copy of your student ID card or a written statement from your supervisor verifying your student status during the registration process.
Casual/sessional/unemployed registration – In the current environment, HERDSA recognises the difficulties facing many in the higher education sector. In order to support the professional development and network links of our members and colleagues, HERDSA is therefore subsidising the registration fee for casual and sessional staff and those who are unemployed for members and non-members.
Full onsite registration includes:
- Attendance at all conference sessions
- All morning and afternoon teas and lunches
- Access to the virtual program
- New to HERDSA breakfast for new members and buddies
*Full non-member onsite registrations also include a 12 month HERDSA membership.
Day onsite registrations include:
- Attendance to all sessions on the nominated day
- Morning and afternoon tea and lunch on the nominated day
- New to HERDSA breakfast for new members and buddies
Virtual registrations includes:
- Access to the virtual program
- Access to the onsite keynote presentations
*Virtual delegates will not be able to watch any of the onsite concurrent sessions.
Dinner tickets for full delegates are available for a subsidised price of AU$100 per person.
Guests and one day delegates may purchase a dinner ticket for AU$200 per person.
Delegates may attended an onsite workshop for AUD$100 per person. The cost includes morning tea or afternoon tea. Delegates who register for the full day TATAL workshop will be entitled to morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Accommodation and travel expenses are additional to the registration fees.
When you register online, you will receive confirmation of your registration straight away via email including a tax invoice.
If you do not receive this confirmation email please first check your spam folder then contact the conference organiser via herdsa@expertevents.com.au.
All payments are charged in Australian dollars (AUD). Payment may be made by:
- Credit card – MasterCard or Visa.
Note that payments will appear as Expert Events on your credit card statement. - Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Details provided on tax invoice.
Payment is due 14 days from the date of registration or prior to the commencement of the conference (whichever is first). If you are seeking the early registration rate, payment must be made prior to the early registration deadline.
Cancellations must be advised in writing to the conference organiser.
- Registration cancellations received by 5pm AEST on Friday 17 April 2026 will receive a refund of registration fees, less an administrative charge of AUD150.
- Registration cancellations received after 5pm on Friday 17 April 2026 but prior to 5pm on AEST Friday 5 June 2026, will receive a refund of 50% of registration fees paid and 100% of any function tickets paid.
- Cancellations received after 5pm AEST on Friday 5 June 2026 will not be eligible for a refund.
Anyone who registers for onsite attendance, but then at a later date is unable to travel to the University Town, National University of Singapore, will be transferred over to a virtual conference registration type and will be refunded the difference in price up until 5pm AEST Friday 17 June 2026. Any onsite registrations which transfer over to a virtual registration type after 5pm AEST on Friday 17 June 2026 will not be eligible for a refund of the price difference between registration types.
Registrations are transferable to a colleague at any time prior to the event provided the HERDSA 2026 conference organiser is advised in writing.
Please click here to read the full terms and conditions of registration and attendance.