Registration Options
The following registration options are available for the WDPI Conference:
Standard Conference Registration
- Full access to all conference talks and training activities
- Coffee breaks and lunches during the conference program
- Optional attendance at the Conference Workshops on May 12, 2026 (Click here to see all workshop details)
- Welcome Reception at the Museum of Anthropology on May 12, 2026
- Trainee and Early Career Networking Event on May 13, 2026 (evening)
- Conference Banquet at Jack Poole Hall on May 14, 2026
- Please note:
- Postdoctoral scholars are not eligible for the student pricing
- Registrations are for individual use only and cannot be shared
- Substitutions are possible. In the event you cannot attend , please email registration@housing.ubc.ca by May 4th and confirm the name of the individual who will replace you at the conference. No refunds will be made for substitutions
One-Day Registration
- Delegates can opt to attend any of the following days: May 13, 14, or 15
- One-Day Registration on May 13 includes access to the Trainee and Early Career event, if the delegate is a student, postdoctoral fellow, or early career researcher
- One-Day Registration on May 15 does not include access to the conference banquet
- Delegates can select a One-Day Registration and one or two Workshop registration(s)
Workshop Pass
- Delegates can choose to attend any of the Conference Workshops on May 12, 2026 (Click here to see all workshop details)
Registration Information
| Standard Registration | $1,350 |
| Standard Registration (resident of lower or lower-middle income country) | $950 |
| Student Registration (Undergraduate/Masters/PhD) | $950 |
| Student Registration (Undergraduate/Masters/PhD and resident of lower or lower-middle income country) | $700 |
| One Day Registration | $500 |
| Workshop Pass | $100 |
| Standard Registration | $1,450 |
| Standard Registration (resident of lower or lower-middle income country) | $950 |
| Student Registration (Undergraduate/Masters/PhD) | $1,000 |
| Student Registration (Undergraduate/Masters/PhD and resident of lower or lower-middle income country) | $750 |
| One Day Registration | $500 |
| Workshop Pass | $100 |
All prices in CAD. To convert to your local currency, you may use the Bank of Canada online tool here.
Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations must be submitted in writing by email to registration@housing.ubc.ca. Cancellations received on or before February 19, 2026 are eligible for a 100% refund, minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received between February 20 and March 19, 2026 are eligible for a 50% refund, minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after March 20, 2026. Refund requests may take up to 10 business days to process.
Visa-related Cancellations: In cases where attendance is not possible due to visa denial or processing delays, delegates will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee upon submission of official documentation from the relevant embassy or consulate, as long as documentation is received by April 21, 2026. If you require information regarding attaining a Visa for the conference, more details may be found here.
Travel and Accommodation Details: Once you have registered for the conference, be sure to book your accommodation here. Travel and destination details are available on this page. International delegates and presenters requiring a Letter of Invitation to attend this meeting should email registration@housing.ubc.ca.