In-person registration fees
Become a member and save
Members of the CSC/CSChE/CIC save a significant amount on conference registration fees.
Take advantage of this discount by becoming a member now and Learn more about membership.
Registration fees are all in CAD and subject to 13% HST which will be applied at checkout. The registration fee provides full access to four-days of technical sessions, signature events, CIC National Career Fair, opening and poster receptions, and coffee breaks, plus two complimentary drink tickets.
| Full Member Rates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Registration Type |
Early Registration Rate (CAD) on or before 23:59 PM ET Apr. 14, 2026 |
Regular Registration Rate (CAD) as of Apr. 15, 2026 |
| Full CIC/CSC/CSChE member | $795 | $875 |
| Retired CIC/CSC/CSChE member | $345 | $477 |
| Unemployed CIC/CSC/CSChE Member | $186 | $265 |
| Post-doctoral fellow CIC/CSC/CSChE member | $451 | $541 |
| One day registration CIC/CSC/CSChE member | $451 | $583 |
| Non-member Rates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Registration Type |
Early Registration Rate (CAD) on or before 23:59 PM ET Apr. 14, 2026 |
Regular Registration Rate (CAD) as of Apr. 15, 2026 |
| Non-member | $1,232 | $1,375 |
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Member of partner chemistry or chemical engineering society (e.g. ACS, RSC, SCF, CAP, IUPAC, IChemE, IIChE, SCEJ, KIChE) |
$848 | $928 |
| One day registration non-member | $578 | $715 |
| Post-doctoral fellow non-member | $495 | $622 |
| Chem. Education/High School Affiliate | $371 | $451 |
| Student Rates - Become a student member | ||
|---|---|---|
| Registration Type |
Early Registration Rate (CAD) on or before 23:59 PM ET Apr. 14, 2026 |
Regular Registration Rate (CAD) as of Apr. 15, 2026 |
| Graduate student (Member) | $318 | $403 |
| Graduate student (Non-Member) | $358 | $440 |
| Undergraduate Student (Member) | $212 | $292 |
| Undergraduate Student (Non-Member) | $358 | $440 |
| Additional Items | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event |
Early Registration Rate (CAD) on or before 23:59 PM ET Apr. 14, 2026 |
Regular Registration Rate (CAD) as of Apr. 15, 2026 |
| Awards Reception | $120 | $150 |
Abstract+
Are you interested in increasing your online discoverability in the chemical sciences community? Would you benefit from having your conference abstract publicly available as a record of participation in x2026 Conference?
Abstract+ is an initiative created by the CSC and CSChE to increase public access to research. By selecting the Abstract+ option in your registration, your accepted abstract text will be included in the x2026 conference archive.
Fee: $25 CAD per abstract
*Opting into Abstract+ does not guarantee abstract acceptance to the conference. No refund will be provided if an abstract is not accepted.
Refunds and cancellations
Written cancellation must be received by the CIC no later than Thursday, Apr. 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET to qualify for a refund. A $50 CAD administration fee will apply. After Apr. 14, 2026, there will be no refunds. To cancel a registration, contact us at Conference@cheminst.ca.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING VISA-RELATED REFUNDS:
While we recognize the necessity of visas for international travel, we are unable to control visa application processing times. Therefore, refunds for conference registration fees due to visa delays will not be granted beyond the refund deadline.
Refunds will only be issued for REJECTED visa applications and you must send us official government-issued proof of the rejection. We provide a full refund (subject to a $50 CAD + tax cancellation fee) if notified before the conference commences. If the conference has already taken place, a 50% refund will be offered for rejected visa applications received up to two months from the conference date.
Attendees requiring visas are encouraged to apply well in advance to ensure timely processing.
Registration FAQ
We encourage you to take advantage of our early-bird registration fees to register by April 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. By registering in advance of this deadline, you will ensure a smooth transition into the event, receive all relevant information for the event, and save!
X2026 will not have a hard registration deadline; general attendees will be able to register at any time leading up to and throughout the event at a higher rate after the early-bird deadline.
All speakers must register before April 27 or confirm that you will register for the conference on-site, or the above abstract will be withdrawn from the conference program.
x2026 must receive written cancellation no later than Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET to qualify for a refund. A $50 CAD administration fee will apply. After Apr. 14, 2025, there will be no refunds. To cancel a registration, contact us at Conference@cheminst.ca.
Abstract+ is an initiative created by the CSC and CSChE to increase public access to research. By selecting the Abstract+ option your accepted abstract text will be accessible and visible in the x2026 conference archive indefinitely. Past conferences’ scientific programs can be accessed through the Archived Conferences webpage.
You can select to participate in Abstract+ through your registration.
Throughout x2026, the scientific program will include all abstract text of accepted abstracts regardless of selection of the Abstract+ option.
As a non-profit organization, we take pride in offering our services to the community at the lowest cost possible and our registration rates are no exception. Facilitating an in-person & hybrid event require:
- A dedicated staff to organize an engaging and exciting event; and
- A convention center space to house the many concurrent sessions in our busy technical program
- A hybrid event platform that allows for an all-inclusive and value-adding experience, including an intuitive interface and live and on-demand access to scientific content.
The CSC is committed to inclusivity, diversity, and equity in all aspects of its programming and scheduling at the annual CSC meeting and welcomes participants from equity-deserving groups: women and all persons of any gender identity and expression, all Indigenous Peoples, all racialized groups/visible minorities, all persons with disabilities, and all others who may identify as equity-deserving.
Opportunities within our Society and in the chemistry community are not equally available to all members. The information collected in this questionnaire will help us to achieve greater EDI in the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) and at its annual conference. Attendees are referred to the CSC Self-Identification Policy for a list of acceptable uses for the data collected.
All registrants must complete and submit this SIQ as part of the conference registration process; however, self-identification is completely voluntary. You may choose not to self-identify by selecting the option “I prefer not to answer at this time“. Although self-identifying is encouraged, choosing not to will have no consequences. The CSC will de-identify all the responses to this SIQ so that they cannot be used to identify you personally.
The equity SIQ has been authored by the CSC Committee Working for Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity (WIDE) and approved by the CSC Board of Directors. If you are interested in connecting with CSC WIDE to be further included in the conversation, visit our website.
x2026 does not sell or share its attendee list with third party organizations. If you receive unsolicited emails from firms offering such lists please disregard as a phishing attempt
