Conference Registration

1. Why do I want to attend?
2. Where is the exact location of the conference?
3. What is the cost of the registration fees and what does it include?
4. What is French VAT?
5. How does the registration process go?
6. Is there a discount available for the conference?
7. What are my options for payment?
8. How do I pay by credit card via PayPal?
9. How do I make online payment again if I didn’t complete the payment during registration?
10. What if I want to change the payment method that I had chosen when I first register?
11. How do I express interest without payment?
12. I registered for the Early Bird rate but have not yet made my payment. Can I still get the discounted rate?
13. Who should I contact if I need to cancel or make changes to my registration?

Abstract Submission

1. How do I submit an abstract?
2. How can I check that my abstract uses approved gene nomenclature?
3. How do I find out if my abstract has been accepted or not?
4. How do I apply for the HUGO Young Scientist Travel Award?
   

Visa Application

1. What if I need a visa to attend the conference?
2. Who needs a visa?

Food & Accomodation

1. I have special dietary needs; how can I request special meals?
2. How do I book my accomodation in Montpellier?
   

Miscellaneous

1. Who do I contact if I still have questions?

We have different registration rates to cater to various needs. To obtain the Early Bird discount you must register before 31 January 2010.

Standard Registration Rate: €520 (Early Bird @ €385)
HUGO Member Registration Rate: €420 (Early Bird @ €310)

• Entrance to all sessions from 18-21 May 2010
• Daily refreshment and snacks
• Cocktail Reception
• Conference Dinner
• Conference Materials

Student Registration Rate : €140

• Entrance to all sessions from 18-21 May 2010
• Daily refreshment and snacks
• Conference Materials

Single Day Rate: €180

• Entrance to all sessions on the chosen day
• Daily refreshment and snacks
• Conference Materials

Student registration rates and single day rates do not cover cocktail & conference dinner entrance. Cocktail & conference dinner tickets can be purchased at €150 when you register for HGM 2010 at http://www.hugoevents.org/hgm2010/registration.php.

Please note that all above rates are subject to French VAT at 19.6%

Simply complete the online registration form at http://www.hgm2010.org/registration.php

• Upon submission of the online registration form, an email with invoice will be sent to you
• Make online payment via PayPal or Cheque or Bank Transfer(upon request) to confirm your registration
• Upon successful payment, a receipt will be sent to your email which serves as a form of registration confirmation
• Kindly note that your attendance will not be confirmed until payment is received by HUGO

HUGO may offer financial assistance or concession for individuals as well as group registrants. Please contact honyf@gis.a-star.edu.sg for assistance.

You can choose your preferred payment mode during the registration page:

• Online credit card payment can be made via PayPal(Visa, MasterCard, Discover, personal Amex).
• Alternatively, you can pay by cheque or bank transfer(upon request)
      Kindly mail your cheque for the total amount to the following address:
      Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) International Limited
      60 Biopolis Street
      #02-01 Genome
      Singapore 138672
  
      All cheques should be crossed ’A/C Payee only’ and payable to: Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) International Limited.
      Please indicate registrant’s name at the back of the cheque.
      Please quote the invoice number when making cheque payment.

Upon completion of registration form, you will be redirected to the PayPal page. Please note that you must have a PayPal account or must sign up for a free PayPal account if you wish to pay by credit card.

A guide to the PayPal payment process is available here.