Conference Registration

Register Opens Late June

HICSS-60 Registration Rates

Early Registration

Take advantage of discounted rates of $850 by registering  before October 2.

Regular Registration

Register during the regular period from October 2 – December 1 for the standard rate of $940. Secure your participation before the late fees apply.

Late Registration

Late registration is available from December 2 until the conference date. Please note that late fee of $1,055 will apply.

Student Discount

Active Full-time Students will receive a 20% discount. To receive the discount, students are required to electronically submit a letter from their institution or advisor to certify their status as an active full-time student during the registration process. Note that Active Full-time Students are those who are enrolled in the university and therefore pursuing a higher education degree.

Registration Fee Coverage

Full conference registration fee covers your attendance at all conference sessions, three lunches, refreshment breaks, and social events. The conference DOES NOT provide breakfast and dinner.

Buffet lunches are available on paper presentation days. Chicken, fish, and vegetarian dishes are usually offered. If you have special dietary needs, please share this information with us during the conference registration process. We will do our best to honor them.

Invitation Letter for Visa Application and/or Administrative Purposes

Please complete and pay for your conference registration, then contact HICSS Conference Office via email at hicss@hawaii.edu to request an invitation letter. As visa requests can take several weeks, registrants are strongly encouraged to contact us at least 4 months prior to the conference.

Hotel Reservation

Shortly after registering for the conference and making the payment for the registration fee, you will receive a registration confirmation email with a link for hotel reservations. It will allow you to book your accommodation with the conference hotel at the conference rates. These rates will only be allowed for registered conference participants and their guests. Contact HICSS Office at hicss@hawaii.edu if you do not receive the registration confirmation email within a day or so.

Guest Passes and Policies

You are welcome to bring family or friends, including children, to the conference. At any time including onsite at the conference through HICSS Online Registration System, you can purchase a ticket for:

  • a Welcome Reception (Adult: $200, Child aged 5-11: $100)
  • a Closing Reception (Adult: $200, Child aged 5-11: $100)
  • a Full Guest Pass (Adult: $680, Child aged 5-11: $340)

Full Guest Passes covers 3 lunches, access to commons area with refreshment breaks, admission to all keynote addresses as well as social events. Full Guest Passes  do not access to any conference sessions.

Methods of Payment

Through the online registration system, we accept the online payments via Visa, Mastercard, JB, and Discover credit cards.

We also accept payment via bank transfer. Please contact hicss@hawaii.edu for information required to complete the transaction.

You may pay by check for amount due at the time of registration.

  • To be eligible for the early bird registration rate, check must be mailed (postmarked) to us no later than October 1.
  • To be eligible for the regular registration rate, check must be mailed (postmarked) to us no later than December 1
  • Mail the check payable to “University of Hawaii” to:
    HICSS Conference Office
    University of Hawaii at Manoa
    2404 Maile Way, D307
    Honolulu, HI 96822

Cancellation and Refund Policies

  • All cancellation requests must be in writing to hicss@hawaii.edu.
  • Your registration fee will be refunded in full until November 15.
  • From November 16 – December 1, we will deduct a $150 administrative fee from the amount paid.
  • No refunds will be made after December 1.
  • If registration is cancelled, your paper will not be published in the Conference Proceedings.
  • Hotel cancellations must be made directly with the hotel.