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Welcome to the profile portal for The 7th International Palaeontological Congress (IPC7), taking place from 30 November – 3 December 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa at the Baxter Theater.

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CONTACT DETAILS


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PRIMARY ADDRESS

If your billing address differs from the above, please select the checkbox below. You will then be directed to another page to enter this information.

PHOTO AND BIOGRAPHY

The bio and photo will be used for the programme and for networking purposes on the Congress APP.

Please provide the following:
  • A brief bio (150–200 words).
  • A high-resolution head-and-shoulders photograph (300 dpi).
  • Dimensions: 150 × 150 px
  • File size: Maximum 5 MB

Once you have submitted your details, you will receive an email containing a link should you wish to edit or update your information at a later stage.

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DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

The Baxter Theatre caterers are halaal certified. While we will do our best to accommodate specific meal requirements, any special meals ordered separately (e.g., Kosher) will incur an additional cost to the delegate.

The IPC7 organisers aim to provide environmentally friendly catering (i.e., vegetarian/vegan). However, if you have a strong preference for meat, please indicate this in the drop-down menu below.

SPECIAL NEEDS

The venues are on different levels and are within a 5-minute walking distance of the Neville Alexander Building, where the breakaway sessions will take place. Please indicate if you have any special accessibility needs.

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE CONGRESS?


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REGISTRATION FEES

Registration fee includes
  • Entrance to Sessions as advertised
  • Tea/Coffees and lunches as provided
  • Access to the networking APP
  • Welcome ice breaker (29th November 2026)
  • Delegate pack


Early Bird registration closes: 31 August 2026
Standard fees from: 1 September 2026

IPA MEMBER FEES

Member fees: Please ensure you have your membership number of the association you belong to, your membership certificate and the Society you belong to.

If the member registration fee is selected without an active membership, the registration team has the right to amend your fee to the appropriate non-member fee.
AMOUNT
ZAR 5,500.00
TOTAL

AMOUNT
ZAR 8,000.00
TOTAL

NON-MEMBERS

AMOUNT
ZAR 6,500.00
TOTAL

AMOUNT
ZAR 9,000.00
TOTAL

STUDENT FEE

*Students: In order to benefit from the special fee, please provide proof of registration for Hons, Masters or Phd of your status confirmation must be uploaded during the online registration.

AMOUNT
ZAR 4,500.00
TOTAL

PLENARY SPEAKERS, LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE AND IPA EXECUTIVES

A code has been sent to all Plenary Speakers, IPA Executives and Local Organising Committee . If you have not received this code, please email the Congress Secretariat (ipc@allevents.co.za). Select the radio button below, and enter the discount code.




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REGISTRATION FEES

Registration fee includes
  • Entrance to Sessions as advertised
  • Tea/Coffees and lunches as provided
  • Access to the networking App
  • Welcome ice breaker (29th November 2026)
  • Delegate pack

Early Bird registration closes: 31 August 2026
Standard fees from: 1 September 2026

For the list of developing countries with HDI ≤ 0.85: Check the ranking. As you have selected a qualifying country, the fee is listed below.

Members: Please ensure you have your membership number of the association you belong to, your membership certificate and the Society you belong to.
AMOUNT
ZAR 3,500.00
TOTAL

STUDENT FEE

*Students: In order to benefit from the special fee, please provide proof of registration for Hons, Masters or Phd of your status confirmation must be uploaded during the online registration.

AMOUNT
ZAR 3,000.00
TOTAL

PLENARY SPEAKERS, LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE AND IPA EXECUTIVES

A code has been sent to all Plenary Speakers, IPA Executives and Local Organising Committee . If you have not received this code, please email the Congress Secretariat (ipc@allevents.co.za). Select the radio button below, and enter the discount code.




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PROOF OF REGISTRATION

Please provide proof of registration for Hons, Masters or Phd of your status.


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SYMPOSIUM AND WORKSHOP EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

For venue purposes, please indicate below which symposium or workshop you are interested in? You may select multiple options.

Symposium listing: Expression of Interest


WORKSHOP


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GALA DINNER

Dec 03, 2026 | 1900 - 2300
The Gala Dinner is not included in your registration fee. Tickets are priced at R750 per person. Please use the “+” to add the number of tickets you wish to purchase.

Don’t miss out — tickets are limited!

Venue: University of Cape Town
Date: 3rd December
Times: 19:00 – 23:00
Cost: R750 per person
Transport: Delegates make their own way.
AMOUNT
ZAR 750.00
TOTAL

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PRE-CONGRESS FIELD TRIPS

Please view the Field Trips on offer. Should you not wish to attend either the The Lower-Middle Palaeozoic of the Cederberg: Cape Supergroup or Exploring the Triassic-Jurassic boundary in southern Africa, please select the button “Not attending PRE001 or PRE002”, as these trips run over similar dates.

PRE001 Exploring the Triassic-Jurassic boundary in Southern Africa

Fieldtrip leaders: Emese Bordy and Jonah Choiniere

Dates: 24 to 28 November 2026 (5 days, 4 nights) starts and finishes in Bloemfontein (Freestate)

AMOUNT
ZAR 13,000.00
TOTAL

PRE002 The Lower-Middle Palaeozoic of the Cederberg: Cape Supergroup

Fieldtrip leader: Cameron Penn-Clarke

Dates: 25 November to 28 November 2026 (3 nights, 4 days) starts and finishes in Cape Town
AMOUNT
ZAR 13,000.00
TOTAL

PRE003 Day trip to West Coast Fossil Park (2hour drive from Cape Town)

Fieldtrip leader: Pippa Haarhoff with Fay-yaad Toefy

Dates: 29 November 2026 (Full Day - 08:30 - 17:00) starts and finishes in Cape Town
AMOUNT
ZAR 1,000.00
TOTAL

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POST CONGRESS FIELD TRIP

Please view the Field Trips on offer. Should you not wish to attend either of the Field Trips, please select the button “Not attending POST001 or POST002".

POST001 Devonian Ecosystems Fieldtrip (fly to Gqeberha)

Fieldtrip leader: Rob Gess

Dates: 4 to 9 December 2026 ( 5 nights, 6 days) starts and finishes in Gqeberha

**Excludes flight costs

AMOUNT
ZAR 22,000.00
TOTAL

POST002 Karoo Transect: Trans-Karoo Excursion from ice floes to desert dunes

Fieldtrip duration: Post-Conference 04-12 December 2026- starting and finishing in Cape Town.

Fieldtrip leaders: Roger Smith and Bruce Rubidge (Evolutionary Studies Institute, University Witwatersrand)

Dates: 4 to 12 December 2026 (8 nights, 9 days) starts and finishes in Cape Town
AMOUNT
ZAR 42,760.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
ZAR 39,045.00
TOTAL

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SUMMARY

The Summary Page allows you to review all your entered information.

Once you confirm that your details are correct, you will be able to proceed to the Payment Page to finalize your registration.

Important: Do not close the page before completing the process, as your registration will not be completed.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be emailed to ipc7@allevents.co.za.

  • Up to 90 days before arrival: Full refund (less 15% charges)

  • 89 - 60 days before arrival:Full refund (less 50% charges)

  • Less than 60 days: No refund

  • Non-payment does not count as cancellation

  • Attendees must cancel their own travel.

Early Registration Fee

Pay by 31 August 2026 to qualify.

  • A 7-day grace period applies for invoices issued on 31 August 2026. Late payments will be updated to the Standard Rate.

Payment

  • Registration is confirmed only after full payment is received.
  • All bank charges are the attendee’s responsibility.

Badges & Substitutions

Badges are personal and non-transferable.

  • Substitutions are allowed only with approval before the Congress start date.

  • Badges must be worn at all times.

Programme & Force Majeure

The programme may change without notice.

  • Payments are non-refundable after the cancellation cut-off, including for illness or events beyond our control.

Currency Disclaimer

Any gain or loss due to currency conversion is the attendee’s responsibility.

Insurance and Liability

Insurance

  • Congress participants are responsible for obtaining appropriate insurance coverage for their attendance, including personal health, travel, and property insurance.

  • The Congress organisers, hosts, and any individuals associated with the Congress shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury to personal property, delegates, or sponsors.

Liability

  • Neither the Congress Committee, hosts, nor the Event Management company accept liability for death, injury, loss, or expenses incurred by any person arising from acts, defaults, or omissions of any individual.

  • This includes, but is not limited to, losses resulting from the provision or non-provision of services by local companies or transport operators.

  • The Congress Committee, hosts, and Event Management company are not liable for losses caused by war, threat of war, riots, civil unrest, terrorism, natural disasters, adverse weather, fire, flood, drought, technical, mechanical or electrical failures at any venue, industrial disputes, governmental actions or regulations, or technical problems affecting services related to the Congress.

  • No warranty is given that any particular speaker or panelist will appear as scheduled.

Right of Admission

  • The organisers reserve the right of admission to the Congress.

Terms and Conditions


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Payment

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Payment Disclaimer

Important: Do not skip this section. Your registration will not be processed unless it is completed and submitted.

Online Payments

Payment Confirmation

  • Communication from the payment gateway to IPC 7, whether successful or not, may take up to 5 minutes.

  • If the payment has not been deducted, you will be redirected to the registration payment page.

Successful Payment

  • You will receive an email notification with a PDF attachment confirming your registration payment. Please save this email for your records.

Useful Tips

  • Ensure your account has sufficient funds before making a payment.

  • Payment Cancelled: If your payment is cancelled after reaching the gateway, you will be returned to the registration payment page to try again.

  • Payment Declined: Reasons may include incorrect card credentials, incorrect OTP, insufficient funds, or reaching your card’s maximum spend limit.

  • Do not close the browser before returning to the online confirmation page or use the back button while making a payment.

Bank Transfer

  • An automated invoice will be sent to your registered email address.

  • Important: Unpaid registrations are not confirmed.

  • All bank charges are the responsibility of the payer.

  • The full amount must be received in the IPC 7 bank account to confirm registration.


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