Registration for the 22nd International Vasculitis Workshop and associated events is now open. Please read the registration information carefully before beginning the online registration process.
Registration Fees
All fees are quoted in Australian dollars ($AUD) and are inclusive of 10% GST (Goods and Services Tax).
ANZVASC Member Rate *
To be eligible for member registration you must be a current full financial member of ANZVASC (The Australia and New Zealand Vasculitis Society).
Trainee / Student **
A Trainee is defined as someone who is enrolled for a degree (eg PhD, Masters) or who is in specialist or clinical training (eg as a resident or registrar, or as a medical student).
Early Career Researcher (ECR)
An ECR is defined as a clinician/researcher or scientist who has been awarded, within the past five years, a higher research degree (eg PhD/Masters), or is within 5 years of their specialist clinical qualification, or junior faculty within 5 years of appointment. Career interruptions arising from professional or personal matters can be considered when determining the 5-year timeframe.
ECRs register at the full registration rate, and their registration also includes complimentary admission to the Early Career Researcher and Trainee Function.
Registration Entitlements
Full Workshop Registrations
- Admission to all workshop sessions 22-25 February 2026
- Admission to the IVW 2026 Exhibition Hall
- Delegate materials
- Ticket to the Welcome Reception held on Sunday 22 February
- Opportunity to purchase a ticket to the Gala Dinner held on Tuesday 24 February
- Daily catering
Vasculitis Education Course
- Admission to all education course sessions 21-22 February 2026
- Delegate materials
- Daily catering
Community and Patient Conference
The community conference is open for those who are or know someone who has been affected by vasculitis.
- Admission to the Community and Patient Conference on 21 February 2026
- Delegate materials
- Catering on February 21st
Patient and Carer Registration (Main Workshop)
Main Workshop registration as a patient or carer is open to those who are or know someone who has been affected by vasculitis.
- Admission to all workshop sessions 22-25 February 2026
- Admission to the Patient Area within the Convention Centre*
- Delegate materials
- Daily catering
* The Medicines Australia Code of Conduct means that consumers will not be accessing the Exhibition. A dedicated room with catering will be provided for patients and carers who have registered for the main workshop.
Social Functions
Welcome Reception
Sunday 22 February 2026
The Welcome Reception is included for full workshop registrations (excluding Patients and Carers). Additional tickets can be purchased.
Early Career Researcher and Trainee Networking Function
Monday 23 February 2026
The Early Career Researcher and Trainee Networking Function is complimentary for trainees, students and early career researchers (ECRs) to attend.
Faculty Dinner
Monday 23 February 2026
By invitation only.
Gala Networking Dinner
Tuesday 24 February 2026
The Gala Dinner is an additional cost to workshop registrations:
| Registered Delegate Early Bird | $100 |
|---|---|
| Registered Delegate Standard | $150 |
| Additional Guest Tickets | $150 |
Terms and Conditions
Cancellation of Registration Deadline: 23 December 2025
Cancellations must be notified in writing (e-mail is sufficient) to the Workshop Secretariat. Cancellations made by 23 December 2025 will result in a full refund less $150 to cover administration costs. As an alternative to cancellation, your registration may be transferred to another person by 6 February 2026 without incurring any cost penalty. Refunds for cancellations received after 23 December 2025 will only be made in exceptional circumstances. The host reserves final decision on a case-by-case basis for granting a cancellation in extenuating circumstances. It is recommended that travel insurance be secured personally upon registering. The Workshop Secretariat must be advised in writing of any alterations or transfers of registrations.
Disclaimer
All best endeavours will be made to present the program as published on the website. The Workshop and its agents reserve the right to alter without prior notice, any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating to the meeting, for any cause beyond its reasonable control. The host and the Workshop Organisers are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the host and the Workshop Organisers do not accept responsibility for the loss of monies caused by delays. Participants are advised to take out personal travel insurance and to extend their policy to cover personal possessions. The Workshop does not cover individuals against cancellations of bookings or theft or damage to belongings.
Workshop Postponement
In the event of a postponement, all registrations will automatically be transferred to the new Workshop dates. All components of your registration including accommodation bookings, Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner will also be transferred. If you are unable to attend on the new dates, you may contact the Workshop Secretariat to request a transfer of your registration to a colleague at no cost, or request a cancellation and refund which will incur a $150 administration fee up until the Registration Cancellation Deadline.
Workshop Cancellation
In the event of the cancellation of the Workshop , all registrations and associated components of attendance will be cancelled and amounts refunded in full.
Enquiries
Please direct all registration enquiries to:
IVW 2026 Secretariat
ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd
P: 03 9682 0500
E: registration@vasculitis-melbourne2026.com