Registration
RDA VP26 Registration Fees Update
RDA VP26 registration fees remain unchanged from VP24 (held in April 2025) to allow the participation of as many RDA members as possible.
Please note that the RDA does not have a systematic funding source to cover the cost of holding plenary meetings. Organisers aim to make fees as cost effective as possible. Plenary meetings cannot be offered for free since organising them involves costs (software systems, staffing). This is an additional way to support the sustainability of the RDA.
Registration Process
- RDA VP26 will use a Whova [hu:va] registration platform.
- Attendees can only register for the full plenary. It is not possible to book day tickets.
Payment Methods
- Registration fees will be paid in pound sterling (GBP).
- Whova accepts most credit or debit cards.
- Invoice payment is available. Please contact [email protected] for assistance.
Registration timeline
- ENDED. Early Bird registration: open until 9 February 2026 (23:59 UTC)
- Full fee registration: 10 February – 20 March 2026
- ENDED. Paying by invoice deadline: 16 February 2026. Payment must be complete within 30 days of receiving invoice
- Registration closes: 20 March 2026
Registration Fees
| Registration Type | /ENDED/ Early Bird Registration (USD) | Standard Registration (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Fee Registration – Participant | $160 | |
| Full Fee Registration – Student* | $70 | |
| Student LMIC rate* | $35 | |
| Full Fee Registration – LMIC** | $50 | |
| Equality and Diversity Plenary Programme – Support Ticket for LMIC Attendees (Add-On) | $35 |
The registration will remain open throughout RDA VP26.
Remark *
Criteria: A student registration can be an undergraduate (Bachelor), graduate (Masters), or PhD, and is applicable to part-time students. All students must be over 18 years of age, and proof of matriculation is required in the registration form.
Remark ***
Delegates from LMIC (low, lower-middle, and upper-middle income countries) are offered a reduced registration fee. See the list of Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC) as classified by the World Bank.
What is included in each registration ticket?
- Online entrance to the VP26 platform between 16-20 March 2026 (and for 3 months after VP26 ends).
- Access to the event platform Whova [hu:va], worldwide attendee community and all networking tools such as setting personalised schedules, creation of your own meet-ups, sharing materials and more.
- Access to all live VP26 programme components.
- Access to all session recordings within 24-36 hours and presentation materials.
- Interactive activities such as polls and quizzes.
Cancellation Policy
VP26 registration fees are subject to the below cancellation and refund conditions. Cancellation of participation must occur via email and be sent to [email protected].
- Notifications before 2 March 2026 (23:59 UTC) will be refunded after deduction of the fees imposed by Whova. After that date, only replacement delegates and registration transfers will be accepted. Refunds will be made to the participant’s nominated account. Potential bank charges will be borne by the registrant.
- Notifications received after 2 March 2026 (23:59 UTC) are not refundable.
Please see VP26 Policy (incl. Privacy, Cancellation, Refund) for further details about procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of your information.
Equality and Diversity Programme for RDA Plenaries (EDPP)
Can you help us support plenary attendees from low, lower-middle, and upper-middle income countries (LMIC)?
The RDA is committed to deliver plenaries that are truly global, culturally diverse, and inclusive. For LMIC members, cost is often a major deterrent to participation in international conferences, including RDA Plenaries.
Following a successful pilot during the 22nd Virtual Plenary (May 2024), thanks to the generosity of the RDA community, we were able to support 19 attendees from LMIC regions.
We are reopening this programme with the goal of assisting as many LMIC attendees as possible through continued community support. We look forward to increasing engagement from LMIC members, particularly those in the Southern Hemisphere.
Are you interested in supporting the attendance of an LMIC attendees? Or are you an LMIC attendee who is interested in benefitting from this support? Read the below information for details on how to get involved.
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! (Read more and apply below)
For RDA attendees who would like to support LMIC attendees:
- Support tickets can be purchased during the VP26 registration process
- Fixed cost for one LMIC ticket is $35
- The listing of countries that qualify as LMIC are https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/
- Support tickets will be allocated to LMIC attendees on a first-come, first-applied basis
- LMIC attendees will need to apply for support to receive these tickets (“support tickets”)
- If there are more support tickets purchased than LMIC support request applications, these tickets will be made available to support registration for future plenaries.
For LMIC attendees interested in obtaining VP26 registration support:
- Applicants must be an RDA member (Check your membership status or join RDA here)
- Applicants must be a resident of an LMIC country: see https://worldbank.org and be able to show proof of status (bank statement, utility bill, payslip, residence permit or lease agreement)
- Applicants must submit a short application form (see below)
- As registration tickets become available through the support, applicants will be notified on a first-come first-served basis
- Accepted applicants will be required to share feedback on their experience (100-250 words) after VP26 ends
Questions on this programme can be sent to the RDA Secretariat at [email protected]
Need help?
For any questions regarding your registration, please send an email to [email protected] for assistance.