Conference Registration

Conference Registration

Registration has now concluded for 2023, thank you for joining us!

Viewing of recorded content ends 23 October.

IN-PERSON Conference registration includes access to all sessions presented in Cyprus (26-28 July) and all content available to our virtual attendees.

  • Discounted rates are available for professionals in Emerging Economy nations (Tiers 2 & 3 here).  These discounts match the prevailing student rate.
  • Prices above include three lunches, twice daily coffee/tea on site, and a general certificate of attendance.
  • Ability to earn CEs for different disciplines, as available.
  • Access to all content available to our virtual attendees during the conference and for three months after the conference (until 23 October 2023).

VIRTUAL Conference registration includes access to all LIVE AND RECORDED presentations here.

Registration gives you access to live presentations delivered 26-28 July 2023 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. UTC/GMT +3 (Eastern European Summer Time), recorded on-demand sessions submitted for this year, and recordings of all of the live sessions, available through 23 October 2023.
 
Available content:
  • Live, virtual stream of presentations happening in Cyprus (including plenaries). (26-28 July 2023) (barring any techincal difficulties)
  • ***One live session at a time, will be simultaneously translated into SPANISH in the virtual platform. (Approximately 15 sessions, 26-28 July.)
  • Any accepted and pre-recorded sessions provided by our presenters for on-demand viewing.
  • All accepted (and received) posters.
  • SIG and Chapter managed Zoom networking sessions (live only)
  • Ability to interact with other virtual attendees via live chat. 
  • Ability to earn CEs for different disciplines, as available.
  • Access to all of the live and recorded content above for three months after the conference (until 23 October 2023).

Please Note:

  • Additional fees are required for certificates that track the number of hours you attended (€10/$11 USD) and CE credits (€60/$65 USD). These fees cover all eligible sessions from 24-25 June & 24-28 July, and their recordings. You only need to pay the fee once to earn a certificate for all events you attend.
  • All rates in US Dollars.
  • 1-day, in-person only, registration is available at varying rates per day.
  • We apologize that we may not be able to accommodate special meal requests (gluten free, vegan, allergies, etc.) for registrations received after 22 June 2023.
  • Payment will be accepted via Visa, Mastercard, JCB, or Bank Transfer to our European partner agency, Easy Conferences.
  • All access to recordings ends on 23 October 2023 regardless of the date of registration. (Example: Those registering on 23 September would only have 30 days of access.)
  • Guest tickets to evening events will be available closer to the date of the conference.
    • Registered event attendees who bring guests/family with them to any eligible events are wholy responsible for their guests.
  • NEED HELP? If you're having trouble registering, please email Christos at info@easyconferences.eu

Member Rate Qualification

  • Registration rates apply as you register. Subsequent memberships do not qualify those already registered for a refund of the difference between the member and non-member rates. The same is true for students, or other similar status and discounts, unless a full cancellation and refund are issued, and prevailing rates apply.
  • Affiliate members (or non-members who are not professionals or students) may register at the professional rate. If you are currently receiving mental health care we encourage you to talk to your provider about the utility of this conference for you, prior to registering.
  • Student Registration/Membership is available to individuals who are enrolled in a program of study leading to a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, are interns, or are postdoctoral candidates. Postdoctoral candidates qualify for Student Registration for up to 2 years, with proof of status from their employer. After this time, they need to register as a Professional. Note: Those registering for the conference as a student are ineligible to earn any kind of CE credits.

Group Registration Discount

There is an available discount of 10% for registrant groups of 5 or more from the same business, who pay in one bank transfer or one credit card payment. This discount is valid only for Professional Member or Professional Non-Member rates for those from Tier 1 countries. (Other categories are not eligible, due to already discounted pricing.) 10% discount is valid on In-Person Conference, Virtual Conference, In-Person Pre-Conference Workshops, Virtual Pre-Conference Workshops only. (Certificates, CEs, guest passes, etc. do not qualify for discounts.) Offer valid on registrations made by 22 June, 2023. The discount is not applicable to anyone registering as a student. Group discounts may not be combined with any other discount.

Refunds
Virtual

Cancellation of Pre-conference and/or World Conference registration must be submitted in writing via email and must be dated on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern European Summer Time, on 22 June 2023 to info@easyconferences.eu to receive a refund minus a €25 registration cancellation processing fee.

We regret that after 22 June, refunds cannot be made, however we will allow a substitute registrant (they can receive access and a certificate in their name). If you need a refund, please contact us via email. (Note: Shared registrations are not permissible... meaning that you can't attend one day and your colleague the next, etc.) No refunds will be granted for no-shows.

It is the responsibility of the registrant to make sure that they have received information related to virtual conference access. If you are registered and do not receive an email granting you pre-conference access (as appropriate) by the morning of 23 June 2023, or World Conference access by 24 July 2023, or within 3 hours of registering (between 26-28 July 2023), please contact staff@contextualscience.org.

In-Person

Cancellation of Pre-conference and/or World Conference registration must be submitted in writing via email and must be dated on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern European Summer Time, on 22 June 2023 to info@easyconferences.eu to receive a refund minus a €50 registration cancellation processing fee.

Changes from in-person registration to virtual registration prior to 22 June incur a €25 registration cancellation processing fee.

We regret that after 22 June, refunds cannot be made, however we will allow a substitute registrant (they can receive access and a certificate in their name). If you need to make a substitution, please contact us via email. (Note: Shared registrations are not permissible... meaning that you can't attend one day and your colleague the next, etc.)

No refunds will be granted for no-shows.

Photographs/Video:
ACBS intends to take photographs and video of this event for use in ACBS newsletters and promotional material, in print, electronic and other media, including the ACBS website and social media accounts. By participating in this event, I grant ACBS the right to use any image, photograph, voice or likeness, without limitation, in its promotional materials and publicity efforts without compensation. All media become the property of ACBS. Media may be displayed, distributed or used by ACBS for any purpose.

Attendees of the World Conference or Pre-Conference Workshops are not permitted to audio or video-record sessions without the express written permission of ACBS.

If you have any concerns regarding the media policy, please feel free to contact us.

Waiver of Liability:
As a condition of my participation in this meeting or event, I hereby waive any claim I may have against the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) and its officers, directors, employees, or agents, or against the presenters or speakers, for reliance on any information presented and release ACBS from and against any and all liability for damage or injury that may arise from my participation or attendance at the program. I further understand and agree that all property rights in the material presented, including common law copyright, are expressly reserved to the presenter or speaker or to ACBS. I acknowledge that participation in ACBS events and activities brings some risk and I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being. If another individual participates in my place per ACBS transfer policy, the new registrant agrees to this disclaimer and waiver by default of transfer.

ACBS staff

Conference Code of Conduct and Liability/Media Waiver

Conference Code of Conduct and Liability/Media Waiver

Conference Code of Conduct Policy

Code of Conduct
The ACBS World Conference is designed to increase interaction, engagement, collaboration, connectivity and community, in a fun and safe learning environment.

We value the participation of each member of the community and endeavor to deliver an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Conference participants are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy and respect for others and maintain the highest level of professionalism at all conference programs and events, whether officially sponsored by ACBS or not. Disruptions that interfere with the conference experience for other attendees are not permitted. All attendees, speakers, organizers, volunteers, partners, vendors and staff at any ACBS event are required to observe the following Code of Conduct.

Our conference is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter and other online media. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organisers.

Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Be kind to others. Do not insult or defame participants. Harassment in any form, sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not condoned at the ACBS World Conference.

Participants violating these rules may be asked to leave the conference without warning at the sole discretion of ACBS. 

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of conference staff immediately. You can contact ACBS staff via email at staff@contextualscience.org or admin@contextualscience.org

Thank you for helping to make this a welcoming event for all.

 

Liability/Media Waiver

As a condition of my participation in this meeting or event, I hereby waive any claim I may have against the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) and its officers, directors, employees, or agents, or against the presenters or speakers, for reliance on any information presented and release ACBS from and against any and all liability for damage or injury that may arise from my participation or attendance at the program. I further understand and agree that all property rights in the material presented, including common law copyright, are expressly reserved to the presenter or speaker or to ACBS. I acknowledge that participation in ACBS events and activities brings some risk and I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being. If another individual participates in my place per ACBS transfer policy, the new registrant agrees to this disclaimer and waiver by default of transfer.

Attendees of the World Conference are not permitted to audio or videorecord sessions without the express written permission of ACBS.

ACBS intends to take photographs and video of this event for use in ACBS newsletters and promotional material, in print, electronic and other media, including the ACBS website and social media accounts. By participating in this event, I grant ACBS the right to use any image, photograph, voice or likeness, without limitation, in its promotional materials and publicity efforts without compensation. All media become the property of ACBS . Media may be displayed, distributed or used by ACBS for any purpose.

Audio and video will be captured and recorded during the live (real time) completely virtual sessions. If participating virtually, it is the responsibility of the attendee to turn off their audio and/or video settings if they don't wish to be part of the recording.*

If you have any concerns regarding the media policy, please feel free to contact us.

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