Registration instructions

Members must be logged in to receive the member rate for the conference. The option to renew will be available at checkout for renewing members. New members should submit their membership first then register for the conference. You may also renew or join with the membership form prior to registering.

Registrations cannot be taken over the phone. ALL attendees must register online or with the registration form.

If a registration is submitted on behalf of another, please fill out the registration with the attendee’s information. Contact information and name badge information should be the attendee’s information. The information of the person submitting the registration should not appear anywhere on the attendee’s registration. The only exception is the name on the credit card.

A registration confirmation and receipt will be sent by email. The option to view/print will be available upon check out.

Cancellations

Cancellation requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to registrar@simbhq.org before 5 pm eastern daylight savings time (EDT), April 3, 2026. Refunds will be issued, less a $100.00 USD administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after April 3, 2026, including Visa Denials. No refunds will be granted for no-shows.

Substitutions

Personnel substitutions may be made at any time in writing by the registration deadline, no later than April 20, 2026 by 5pm EDT. Please submit a written request to registrar@simbhq.org. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. After the deadline substitutions will be processed onsite.

Press registration

Representatives from the press may request a press pass to receive access to the conference. Please see the registration desk, or email registrar@simbhq.org.

Registration list policy

By registering for this meeting, you agree that SIMB may maintain your name and employer information completed in this form as necessary for its activities including that SIMB may publish the information in a list of registrants available to meeting attendees. Reproduction of the list of registrants is not authorized and its use for general mailings or similar purpose, including use as a general mailing list for invitation to functions at SIMB meetings not specifically authorized by SIMB is prohibited.

Wire transfer payments

The wire transfer option is provided only for international attendees who are not able to pay by other means. A wire transfer fee will be added to your registration total. Payment must be in U.S. Dollars.

If you are registering online:

• Complete your registration then Select the “Bill Me” option on the payment screen.
• After submitting your registration, contact registrar@simbhq.org indicating that you have submitted your registration online and that you will be paying by wire transfer.
• An invoice with our bank details will be provided to you.

If you are submitting a registration form:

• Complete the registration form and check wire transfer under Payment Information.
• Email or fax completed registration form to registrar@simbhq.org.
• An invoice with our bank details will be provided to you.

If what we provide is not sufficient to receive payment, then the attendee must seek other means to pay the registration fee.

PLEASE NOTE: Wire transfers can take up to ten business days to process. Please allow ample time for your transfer to reach us.

Visa Information

The U.S. International Visitors Office (IVO) recommends travelers apply for a visa at least three months before the meeting because some consulates may have backlogs in scheduling visa interviews. Applicants should first contact the consulate to find out how long the wait is for an interview.

Further information on business visas can be found at the DOS Business Visa Center Website and at the IVO website.

Photo release policy

By attending this meeting and its events, you hereby grant full permission to SIMB to use without compensation any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures or any other recordings or other record of this event containing your image for any purpose whatsoever.