Conference Fees & Frequently Asked Questions
Early Bird - Non-Member (by 18:00 GMT, March 31, 2010) $1900 US
Early Bird - Member (by 18:00 GMT, March 31, 2010) $1500 US
Standard - Non-Member (after 18:00 GMT, March 31, 2010) $2200 US
Standard - Member (after 18:00 GMT, March 31, 2010) $1800 US
Single Day Fee $800 US
60 Minute Paper Presenter Complimentary
Late Fee Member & Non-Member (after 18:00 GMT, June 4, 2010) $2400 US


The Early fee US$1900 (US$1500 for members) will be available up until 18:00 GMT on March 31, 2010. If payment has not been received and confirmed by the Registration Office by 18:00 GMT March 31, 2010, registrants will be charged the Standard conference fee ($2200 USD). This applies to registrants submitting bank/wire transfers, checks, and credit card payments that are denied. Exceptions will be made for those requesting letters of invitation.

The Standard conference fee US$2200 (US$1800 for members) will be available up until 18:00 GMT on June 4, 2010. If payment has not been received by 18:00 GMT June 4, 2010, all non-payment standard registrations will be automatically removed from the registrant database. Exceptions will be given to attendees that require letters of invitation.

Registrations entered after 18:00 GMT June 4, 2009 will be considered Late registrations. The Late registration fee is $2400 US. This applies to both member and non-members.

If you are an invited speaker or accepted presenter, you will be contacted by the conference staff and the appropriate discount code will be sent to you.

Accommodation costs are not included in the conference registration.

Payment must be made in USD.


How do I get the member discount of $400 US?

You must be an official FIRST member in good standing. More about FIRST membership here...

To receive the member discount of $400 USD, please select "Yes" and select your Team on the online registration form. All registrant data will be reviewed by the FIRST Secretariat. If it is determined that you are either not a FIRST member, or a FIRST member in good standing, you will be contacted promptly for next action.

Member discount only applies for FULL conference registration.

What does the full fee include?
  • Attendance to all conference sessions (except closed meetings for which you must be qualified/authorized to attend)
  • Continental breakfast, morning & afternoon breaks and lunches Monday-Friday of conference week
  • One ticket to the Welcome Reception Icebreaker and one ticket to the Conference Banquet
  • All conference materials
What does the single day fee include?
  • Attendance to all conference sessions the single day of attendance (except closed meetings for which you must be qualified/authorized to attend)
  • Continental breakfast, morning & afternoon breaks and lunche during conference hours
  • One ticket to the Conference Banquet (if applicable)
  • All conference materials
Will there be on-site registration?

FIRST accepts on-site registrations. Payment of on-site registration must be made using a credit card.

NO CASH will be accepted.

Visa & Letter of Invitation Requests

If you need to apply for a visa, please APPLY EARLY. For more information, please visit US Department of State. Click here to read Visa Information for Temporary Visitors to the US.

Conference participants requiring a letter of invitation in order to attend the conference should contact the Conference Registration Office, first-2010@first.org. Please include the following information:

    • Your full name as it appears in your passport
    • Complete mailing address as it appears in your passport
    • Job title/position and employer
    • Telephone number and/or fax number
    • Email address

Please note that this procedure aims to assist participants who need to obtain a visa or permission to attend the conference and is not an official invitation covering fees or other expenses. A letter of invitation does not imply any financial support from the conference.

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