Links within this page: On-Site Safety Measures | Protective Masks | Symptom Development While On-Site | Conference Refund Policy | ISCB Health and Safety Waiver
The safety of conference participants is ISCB’s top priority. Participants should be aware that, while ISCB will make every effort to reduce health risks on-site, it is possible that attendees may come into contact with individuals who carry communicable diseases during travel or while attending the event. ISCB recommends that attendees follow public health guidelines and take precautions to protect themselves and others. ISCB believes the most effective way for participants to maximize their own safety is to take appropriate preventive measures, including vaccinations if eligible and able.
Participants of ISCB conferences understand that it is their responsibility to review and ensure compliance with any stated country guidelines both for entering the country and departing to return to their country of origin. Costs associated with travel are the responsibility of the participant.
For those unable to travel, those who do not meet health requirements, or those who choose not to travel due to health reasons, ISCB offers virtual meeting registration options.
On-Site Safety Measures
Public health guidance on preventing the transmission of communicable diseases continues to evolve, and ISCB will base its on-site protocols on the latest guidance.
Protective Masks
The wearing of protective masks is not required. Participants are welcome to bring and wear a mask if they choose. ISCB reserves the right to alter this protocol as appropriate at any time.
Symptom Development While Onsite
On-site participants must agree that if they become symptomatic, they will immediately cease in-person participation in the meeting and get tested for illness. Individuals who test positive for a communicable disease should not continue attending the meeting in-person until symptom free.
Conference Refund Policy
If a registered participant is unable to attend due to illness, ISCB will partially refund the registration fee, reducing it to the virtual registration fee. Full refund requests must be made prior to the start of the conference and accompanied by appropriate documentation.
ISCB Health and Safety Waiver
Upon registration to the conference, ISCB will require all in-person participants to sign the following waiver:
I understand that travel and gathering involves risk of sickness, including communicable diseases. I waive and release ISCB and its sponsors and exhibitors, and their employees and agents, from and against claims, liabilities, and expenses arising from injury, sickness, or death from contraction or spread of communicable disease due to travel to or attendance at an event sponsored by ISCB.
I will take necessary precautions while at the event. I agree not to attend any ISCB event if I feel ill or have had recent exposure to a communicable disease case. This waiver and release is binding on me.
