Register Now - Rates and Information

Important dates:

Early Bird registration ends 07/12/2019, 5 pm EDT
You can make changes/additions to your existing registration until 09/16/2019
Last day to request a refund: 08/30/2019

Did you know? You can use different credit cards to pay for your registration and other optional items. Just register yourself first. Guests, CE courses, Spawning Run can be added to your registration itinerary after your check out and pay for your registration. Last day to make additions to your existing registration is 09/16/2019. For easy access to your existing registration just log into your account, the direct link to your registration is in Participation tab.

Full Conference Registration Fees

Registration Item	Early Bird Rate until 07/12/19 EDT	Regular Rate 07/13/19 and later
AFS Regular Member	$550.00	$600.00
Regular Non-Member (all except students)	$750.00	$950.00
Student Member Retired Member	$320.00 $200.00	$370.00 $200.00
Student Non-Member (ID required)	$530.00	$730.00
Low and Middle Income Country Member	$320.00	$370.00
Early Career Member	$380.00	$430.00

How to register yourself:

Step 1.

Step 2
Update your badge information. Guests can be added at this point as well.

Registration is now open!
Full Conference Registration includes access to all oral and poster sessions, special sessions, plenaries, exhibits, business meetings, trade show, breaks, and social events. Continuing Education courses and workshops require advance signup and an additional fee.

One Day Registration gives you access to all oral and posters sessions, plenaries, exhibit hall, business meetings, and social event that are taking place only on the one day you selected. If you want to attend sessions on multiple days, you need to register for a full conference registration.

Guests can be added once you select your own registration option.

Can't register online? Printable registration form available below:

2019AnnMeetpdf
(Adobe PDF File)

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Refund and Cancellation Policy

This refund policy applies to all programs and options offered with registration (CE courses, tours and childcare). If you need to cancel, you may transfer your registration to a colleague at no additional cost, or you may request a refund. Request for refunds will be accepted until 5:00 PM EDT, August 30, 2019. After that date and time, no refunds will be issued. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing. To request a refund (less the cancellation fee), please email eprzygod@fisheries.org fax 301 897 8096.

All refunds will be charged 20% processing fee. No refunds will be issued after the deadline.

Daily Registration Fees (includes networking event of the selected day)

Daily Registration Rate	Early Bird Rate until 07/12/19 EDT	Regular Rate 07/13/19 and later
Daily/One Day Member Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Daily/One Day Non-Member Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	$280.00 $380.00	$330.00 $480.00

Guest registration options

Guests can be added once the main registrant selects his/her option. If you registered a guest in the past, their name will be available for selection.

Guest Registration Option	Early Bird Rate until 07/12/19 EDT	Regular Rate 07/13/19 and later
Guest package: all networking events, access to trade show	$200.00	$200.00

Networking Events

Opening Night Networking Event -- Sunday, 7-10

At this conference kickoff event on Sunday evening, you’ll be able to make your first networking contacts even before the first sessions on Monday morning! We’ll welcome you to Reno and the first-ever joint conference of The Wildlife Society and American Fisheries Society with a bang. Be sure to attend and start your week off on the right foot with all the folks you’ll be sharing your conference experience with!

Trade Show and Poster Networking Event -- Monday, 5:30-7:30

Close out your first day of session-hopping in our Member Activity Center, located in Hall 2, where we invite you to mingle with poster presenters and exhibitors alike! This is a great opportunity to unwind after a long day, while still networking with peers and engaging with exhibitors who represent the many facets of our industry!

Student-Professional Networking Event -- Tuesday, 7:30-10

Both professional and student attendees are encouraged to attend this networking mixer, designed to connect natural resource students with mentors and potential employers, and vice versa. Professional representatives from universities, agencies, NGOs, consulting firms and other organizations are likely and welcome to attend and will present students with an opportunity to engage and ask important questions. This is one of the premier networking events at the conference, so don’t miss out!

Associated Networking Events/Receptions -- Wednesday, 7:30-9:30

Haven’t seen your grad school friends in a while? Looking to catch up with former agency colleagues? Whether reconnecting or finding new and exciting groups to network with, this night of associated receptions includes something for everyone. We expect dozens of alumni groups, AFS and TWS organizational units, federal and state agencies and
more to host receptions on this night. And if you’re shy, don’t worry; you can enjoy a beverage poolside at the Peppermill, just outside the receptions area, in our non-affiliated networking space!

Educational Field Tours

Educational field tours are scheduled for Friday, October 4th. Complete information may be found in the event descriptions. Questions about tour content may be directed to Tim Caldwell.

Please note that the Refund and Cancellation policy will apply to tours. A full refund will only be provided if the tour is cancelled by the organizer.

Student Volunteers

Information to be provided at a later date.

International Attendees Requesting Letter of Invitation

For security purposes, letters of invitation will be sent only to individuals who are registered for the meeting.
It is recommended that you plan your travel and visa application as far in advance as possible, since the visa application process to enter the United States can take longer than expected, especially during the summer months.

Check all the requirements needed to apply for a visa to travel to the U.S. with both:
1. Department of State and Homeland Security: https://travel.state.gov , and
2. Consulate or Embassy in the country where you live, as the procedures and requirements differ in each country

IF YOU NEED an invitation letter to attend the AFS meeting for A TRAVEL VISA APPLICATION, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
1.Register and pay for the meeting:
2.After registering, request a letter of invitation from AFS:
Email Erin Del Collo at edelcollo@fisheries.org, preferably using an institution or school-issued email address.
Include a supporting letter from your home institution with associated contact information.
Include your name, affiliation, and school or institution address
Make sure your name is listed exactly as it appears on your passport. Any differences between the name on your passport and the name on your invitation letter from AFS or other documentation could lead to a delay and/or denial of your visa.

Spawning Run
Spawning Run will be held at Bartley Ranch on 10/2/2019. Advanced registration is $25.00. Transportation to and from will be provided.
Please note that only those registered online will be guaranteed a t-shirt.

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