Registration Procedures and Deadlines
Registration Fees for Conference Admission
| Admission Type | Standard (Until February 25, 2027) | Late (After February 25, 2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Attendee | $525.00 | $600.00 |
| Speaker | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Note the following:
- Discounted rates are not offered for this event, regardless of membership status.
- Sponsors and speakers should see the FIRST Events Office for their specific registration instructions.
What Does the Registration Fee Include?
- Full admission to conference activities Tuesday through Friday (1)
- Continental breakfast, lunch, and two coffee breaks Wednesday through Friday (2)
- Entry to the Tuesday Welcome Reception
- Entry to the Wednesday Networking Reception
- Entry to the Vendor Hall
- All applicable conference materials
- Access to the conference app
(1) Registration for Tuesday's workshops are limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Workshop selections can be made during online registration.
(2) Participants of Tuesday's pre-conference activities will be provided coffee breaks and a lunch.
Off-site Social Event - Thursday, April 1, 2027 - Venue TBA
The social will be held at a location to be announced on April 1, from approximately 19:00 to 21:00. Tickets are $35 per person and will cover entry, food, and beverage. Social event tickets can be added to your conference registration. If you need to purchase a social ticket separately from your main registration, or at a later date, please use the standalone purchase link provided in your registration confirmation email.
Online Registration Procedures and Registration Close
Registrations must be made online through the conference registration form.
Registration closes on March 23, 2027, at 19:00 UTC. Registration is based on availability and may close before the indicated date.
If you believe that you will be unable to submit your registration by the close date, please email events@first.org and the events team will be happy to work with you to ensure you have a ticket.
Accepted Payment Methods and Online Registration Procedures
Accepted payment methods include credit cards and wire transfers. Physical checks are not accepted.
A PDF invoice will be attached to your registration confirmation email. If you require any modifications to the document, or require a purchase order (PO), please email events@first.org for assistance.
As a reminder:
- Travel and accommodation costs are not included in the conference registration fee.
- Payment must be made in USD.
- Payment is due NET 30 unless a PO has been supplied.
- Cash is NOT an acceptable form of payment.
Cancellations, Refunds, and Substitutions
Please see the following cancellation schedule for full admission:
- Registration cancellations received on or before November 30, 2026 (120 or more days prior to the Event start date) will incur a $50 cancellation fee.
- Registration cancellations received between December 1, 2026 and January 28, 2027 (31 to 119 days prior to the Event start date) will incur a $300 cancellation fee.
- No refunds will be issued for registration cancellations received on or after February 28, 2027 (30 days or fewer prior to the Event start date).
Substitutions may be made at any time. Please contact events@first.org with your substitution request. Please include your registration ID number (located in your email confirmation) with your request.