Registration

Early Registration Closes

An early registration discounted fee will be offered and will be available until 2 September 2024.

Presenter Registrations

If you are presenting at the conference, you will have received a personalised registration link in your abstract acceptance email. When you are ready to register, please refer back to that email. If you require any assistance please email mail@conferencedesign.com.au.

Payments, Currency and GST

Payments can be made securely with a credit card or by EFT within 7 days of registering. All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD$) and include GST, unless otherwise stated.

Confirmation and Tax Invoice

You will be sent a confirmation email with a PDF Tax Invoice when you complete a booking. Please check your email is entered correctly on the booking form and check your junk mail folder.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions apply to all registrations. CLICK HERE to view the terms and conditions.

Registration Rates

Includes

On the day of your registration(s):

• Conference sessions
• Morning tea where listed on the program
• Lunch where listed on the program
• Afternoon tea where listed on the program
• Welcome Reception tickets can be purchased for $50 (Included in full registration)
• Conference Dinner tickets can be purchased for $80, and includes 3-course menu consisting of a shared entrée, plated main and dessert. Cash Bar for beverages.

2024 Student Conference Grants

The Australian Entomological Society is calling for grant applications from student members for attendance at the upcoming 2024 conference in Hobart, Tasmania. Further information on how to apply can be found in the student grant criteria document below.

Accommodation

Discounted accommodation is being held at the following hotels. In order to access the conference rates, accommodation must be booked as part of your conference registration. We recommend you book at least 60 days prior to the conference as hotels require unsold rooms to be released at 90, 60 and 30 days prior.

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

Hobart’s multi award winning Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, is centrally located and renowned for spacious rooms and friendly hospitality. Offering hotel room, studios and apartments, all rooms are air conditioned and apartments are fully self contained.

Rates
Hotel Room – $199 per night
Studio Apartment – $219 per night

Cancellation Policy
For any rooms cancelled within 48 hours of arrival, a cancellation fee may be charged.
No shows and early departures will be subject to full cancellation fee of the quoted rate per night that is cancelled or reduced.

Hadley’s Orient Hotel

Built in 1834, Hadley’s Orient Hotel is 4.5 star Victorian-era accommodation nestled in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. Moments from the CBD and a short stroll from the waterfront and Salamanca Place, this heritage listed hotel will charm you with its careful restoration.

Rates
Hotel Room – $239 per night
Superior Room – $259 per night

Cancellation Policy
Individual credit cards are to be provided at the time of booking to secure accommodation.
Any cancellations made within 48 hours prior to arrival may incur full cancellation fees. No-shows will incur 100% full cancellation fees.

For additional accommodation options around Hobart, please visit Booking.com

AES Awards

Nominations for the AES Awards are now open. For more information on the awards and to submit a nomination, visit the Australian Entomological Society website via the link below.

The Ian Mackerras Medal
The Society’s award for excellence in entomology at mid career will be the Ian Mackerras Medal and is given every two years (even years) to a member of the Society who is judged by the Board as being mid career and who has demonstrated excellence in entomology over many years.

The award is named in honour of Dr Ian Mackerras, the Society’s first President and an entomologist who embodied the excellence in entomological pursuits that the award recognises.

The Phil Carne Prize
The Society’s Phil Carne Prize is aimed at fostering high quality entomological research in young scientists. The name of the prize celebrates contributions made by Dr Phil Carne to the science of entomology and the Australian Entomological Society.

Photographic Competition

We are pleased to advise the AES Photographic Competition will be run again in conjunction with the 2024 AES Conference.

The Society’s Photographic Competition aims to encourage and recognise high standards of entomological photography. The photo submissions will be displayed and judged during the conference with prizes for first, second, and Peoples choice award.

©Simon Grove / TMAG

Who is Eligible?

The competition is open to members of the Society who are not employed or contracted as professional photographers for fee or reward.

How to Enter

For more information on the photographic competition and how to enter, please visit the Australian Entomological Society website below.