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Congress Registration is Now Available

Registration for the 2026 BIEN Congress in Toronto is now open!

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The BIEN Congress will officially run from August 20 – 22, 2026. We are also happy to welcome all Congress participants to a half-day, pre-congress session the afternoon of August 19 focused on Canada. 
To ensure the Congress remains accessible while sustaining the infrastructure necessary for a global event, we utilize a tiered registration model. When registering, please select the tier that most accurately reflects your professional affiliation or personal financial circumstances.
 
Tier 1: Organization and Academic Rate ($350 CAD)
This tier is designed for participants whose attendance is supported by organizations with significant resources and professional staff.
  • Who should select this tier: Representatives of governments, large non-profits, academic institutions, and corporations. This tier also applies to individuals attending independently who possess better-than-average economic means.
Tier 2: Standard Rate ($200 CAD)
The standard rate supports the core costs of the Congress and is intended for those with moderate institutional or personal resources.
  • Who should select this tier: Staff from smaller non-profits with modest resources and few paid employees, as well as individuals with moderate personal incomes.
Tier 3: Low-income Rate ($100 CAD)
BIEN is committed to inclusive dialogue. This reduced rate is intended to remove financial barriers to participation.
  • Who should select this tier: Individuals with limited financial resources for whom the standard rate would make participation unaffordable or cause undue hardship.
For questions regarding registration tiers or assistance with the registration portal, please contact the us at biencongress2026@gmail.com.
 
Refund Policy
  • No refunds will be issued for no-shows.
  • For refunds related to denied travel documentation, refunds of 100% will be issued up to August 14, 2026.
  • For refunds related to health issues (with documentation), 100% refund will be issued up to August 18, 2026.
  • For refunds with no justification provided or personal reasons, 80% refund will be issued up to July 31, 2026.
  • To request a refund, please send an email to biencongress2026@gmail.com with the subject line “BIEN Congress Refund Request“.