Association of Science and Technologies Centers

ASTC 2024 Annual Conference

September 28–October 1, 2024
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Registration Information

Full Conference Registration

Member rates apply to individuals currently associated with ASTC members in good standing. All rates are in U.S. currency.

EARLY BIRD: Late-May through August 12, 2024
ASTC MemberNon-Member
$650$895
ADVANCE: August 13 through September 16, 2024
ASTC MemberNon-Member
$750$995
REGULAR: September 17 through September 30, 2024
ASTC MemberNon-Member
$850$1100

We encourage you to register in advance to avoid lines and crowding on-site. 

Full conference registration for the 2024 ASTC Annual Conference includes 

  • Access to all Keynote and Plenary sessions 
  • Access to all Concurrent, Lightning, and Poster sessions 
  • Access to the Exhibit Hall during all open hours 
  • Access to networking and community experiences 
  • Access to all other conference events (except for specific Preconference and special events with an additional fee)  
  • Includes select meals, snacks, and receptions throughout the conference 

Single Day Registration: $275

Single day registrations permit access to conference sessions, meals, and events for the selected day only. If you would like to attend for more than one day, you will be charged for a full conference registration. Preconference ASTC Intensives and the parties are available for purchase outside of your paid single day registration date.

Student Registration: $385

Full-time students are welcome to register for the full conference at a discounted rate of $385. A valid student ID and/or proof of enrollment is required prior to registration.

Exhibitor Registration

All exhibitors must register for the conference. Exhibitors receive two complimentary full conference registrations for each 10′ x 10′ exhibit booth purchased.

Additional exhibitor registrations will be available at the following rates:

Exhibitor Registration: $650

Full conference access to sessions, workshops, and events without a listed fee, Exhibit Hall setup/tear-down and events within show hours.

Exhibit Staff Registration: $195 

Restricted access to Exhibit Hall setup/tear-down and events within show hours. 

Presenter Registration

ASTC greatly appreciates the time and commitment of all presenters. In order to ensure that all contributors are fully integrated into the conference and the larger ASTC community, we expect session leaders, presenters, poster leaders, facilitators, and others to register for the conference and to participate in as much of the conference as possible. Presenters are responsible for any fees associated with the session/workshop in which they present.

Optional Events

In addition to the main conference registration, there will be additional optional events that will require additional registration and payment, including Preconference Intensives. Details will be part of the registration process.

Preconference Intensives

Full-day Preconference Intensives will be available at an additional registration rate of $180 per session

Half-day Preconference Intensives will be available at an additional registration rate of $90 per session

Group Discount Registration

ASTC will again offer the opportunity for group registration, offering a discount for five or more full conference registrations from the same member organization. The more individuals from your organization, the more you will save.

Member institutions registering five or more individuals (full-time and part-time staff members, interns, volunteers, board, and trustee members) at the Early Bird, Advance, or Regular full conference rates will receive an automatic 5% discount on the fifth and all subsequent full conference registrations.

Please note that all registrations do not have to be completed at the same time in order to contribute to the group discount.

Scholarships

ASTC endeavors to make the conference as accessible as possible, including to those with limited financial resources. We will be offering several opportunities to receive financial support to participate in ASTC 2024, including the Todd Happer Memorial Scholarship and the Lee Kimche McGrath Worldwide Fellowship. Click below for more information about these and other opportunities for financial support. The scholarship and fellowship application window closes on April 26, 2024.

Learn about financial support

Traveling from outside of the United States

If you are traveling from outside of the United States and require a visa, ASTC encourages you to begin the application process as soon as possible as it may take several months.

Information about how to obtain an invitation letter forthcoming.

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