IBA Annual Conference registration criteria and code of conduct

For the protection of all delegates, by registering for the IBA Annual Conference you confirm that, on request, you will be able to provide evidence to the IBA that shows:

• You have received two vaccinations against the COVID 19 virus with a World Health Organisation recognised vaccine, the second dose at least two weeks prior to attendance at the conference; or
• You have a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test result taken not more than 72 hours before the conference begins [NOT a rapid lateral flow negative test].

Any costs incurred for vaccinations and tests are the responsibility of the delegate.

By registering for the IBA Annual Conference you agree to the following delegate code of conduct and booking conditions:

• You agree to follow all IBA and venue instructions and precautions that may be in force at the time of the conference
• You will not attend the conference if you are displaying any COVID symptoms or test positive during the conference
• Should you develop COVID symptoms during your attendance at the conference you will immediately:
  • Inform a member of IBA staff by email confs@int-bar.org)
  • Self-isolate (if required by government rules)
  • Comply with any local or national restrictions
• If you receive any notification from any source that you have been exposed to a COVID risk, you will comply with local or national restrictions that may be required
• You travel at your own risk, and you agree that the IBA cannot be held responsible if you contract COVID during the conference or after returning from the conference
• You agree to the extent permitted by law that you shall not hold IBA responsible for: any travel costs incurred for travelling to and from the conference; any travel costs that may not recoverable due to the cancellation or postponement of the conference; any losses or liabilities associated with contracting COVID whether on the way to, during or after the conference.
• You agree that, if requested by the relevant local or national authorities, the IBA has permission to pass on your personal information and contact details to those authorities should contact tracing be required.

If you do not comply with the above conditions, you may be refused entry to the conference.

Book with confidence

The IBA will offer a full refund of delegate fees paid to the IBA if you are required to cancel your registration due to COVID related reasons, subject to the following conditions:

• You will provide written confirmation of your cancellation by the end of business on the first day of the conference.
• You agree that if the IBA needs to reschedule the conference for COVID related reasons, your registration will be automatically transferred to the new date and no additional fees will be charged. If this date is not convenient to the delegate, a refund of the cost of the conference place will be available on request to the IBA.
• If the IBA is unable to reschedule the conference within 12 months of the original scheduled date, a full refund of the cost of the conference place will automatically be made to all delegates.
• Please note that the IBA will not provide refunds for any other costs incurred by the delegate including any travel and accommodations costs.

If you have questions or concerns, please email confs@int-bar.org

Please note, these terms may be amended from time to time. Further guidance may be issued to delegates in advance of the conference.