General Registration Information

All Attendees:

• must register.  Download the registration form or register online.
• will receive conference materials and a name badge securing admission to the Opening Reception, the Exhibit Show and Scientific Sessions. 

Guests of Registered Attendees:

• must register as guests.
• may purchase tickets to social events separately.

The Deadline for Advanced Registration is May 31, 2010.  Beginning 12:00 am, June 1, EST registration rates will increase.

Workshops

Cancellations and requests for refunds should be made in writing to ACA Headquarters. If a cancellation request is received by June 1, 2010, 100% of the total remittance will be refunded. Written requests received between June 1st and June 30th, 2010 will be honored minus 50% of the total remittance. Fees will not be refunded as of July 1, 2010, but please let us know if you are unable to attend.

Participants with special needs arising from disabilities or particular dietary requirements are invited to contact the Registration Office to discuss appropriate accommodations.

Advanced planning by foreign travellers is critical.  We recommend all foreign travellers consider the following when making plans to travel to the US:

• Identify whether a VISA is needed.
• VISA applications should be made 90 days in advance of the travel date.
• For further information contact: the US Department of State and the International Visitors Office.

The Organizing Committee of the American Crystallographic Association 2010 Annual Meeting shall observe the basic policy of nondiscrimination and affirms the rights of scientists throughout the world to adhere or to associate with international scientific activity without restrictions based on nationality, race, color, age, religion, political philosophy, ethnic origin, citizenship, language, or sex, in accordance with the Statues on the International Council for Science. At this meeting no barriers will exist which would prevent the participation of bona fide scientists.