International Sedimentological Congress (ISC) 2026 Registration

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We process your data to manage your event registration and deliver exceptional service throughout the event, including sharing relevant information with service providers (e.g., caterers for dietary requirements). 

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Full Registration

Key Dates

  • Early registration rates valid until 19 September 2025
  • Standard rates apply from 20 September 2025

Full Registration includes:

  • All day conference catering on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (food during morning and afternoon coffee breaks and hot buffet lunches provided).
  • Morning coffee break food on Friday
  • Welcome Reception drinks and canapes on Sunday 25 January.
  • Some refreshments and light snacks during Poster Session/s and Farewell Party

Not included/an additional cost:

  • Mid Conference Field Trips on Wednesday 28 January
  • Gala Dinner on Thursday 29 January
  • Pre/Post Conference Field Trips
  • Accommodation: You can book your accommodation during the registration process - we only require your credit card details to secure the booking, no pre-payment is required.


Member Rates

You must be an IAS member in order to register at the appropriate member rate.

Not a member? CLICK HERE for more information and how to sign up as an IAS member

 

Proof of Status: IAS Member/Student/Retiree-you must upload evidence of your status before you will be able to proceed to the next page. If you provide inadequate proof, your registration will be updated to the appropriate category, and you will be required to pay the difference.


Please note all pricing is in New Zealand dollars and is GST inclusive (15%). Select your registration type below to continue.

AMOUNT
1,125.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,325.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,500.00
TOTAL

Student Registration Types

AMOUNT
550.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
750.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
650.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
850.00
TOTAL

Early Scientist Registration Types

AMOUNT
800.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,000.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
900.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,100.00
TOTAL

Retiree Registration Types

AMOUNT
650.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
850.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
750.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
950.00
TOTAL

Social Functions

Early Career Scientist Monday Evening Social Function

Please tick the box below if you wish to attend the Early Career Scientist Monday evening Social Function

Welcome Reception

The Welcome Cocktail Reception will take place on Sunday 25 January 2026, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Come along for a fantastic networking opportunity over drinks and nibbles, a great way to meet with colleagues and fellow delegates after first day of conference sessions.

While there is no cost for you to attend the Welcome Reception, please register your attendance below for catering purposes. You can purchase additional tickets for any guests you wish to bring by selecting the number of additional tickets required from the box below ($75 NZD inc GST).


Additional tickets for accompanying person can be purchased below for $75 per person (incl GST)

AMOUNT
75.00
TOTAL

Gala Dinner

The Gala Dinner will take place on Thursday 29 January 2026, from 7:00pm till late, at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Come along for a great evening with your fellow delegates.

If you wish to attend the Gala Dinner, please select the total number of tickets required, including any guest tickets from the box below.

AMOUNT
140.00
TOTAL

Pre-Conference Workshop

Jan 25, 2026 | 0900 - 1700

Pre-Conference Workshop: Describing and Understanding Shale/Mudstone Facies

Facilitator: Dr. Juergen Schieber, Indiana University
Date: Sunday 25 January 2026
Duration: 9am-5pm
Location: Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wellington, New Zealand

Overview:
This one-day workshop is designed to introduce participants to the complex world of shale and mudstone facies. Drawing on over 40 years of research and teaching experience across The Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Dr. Schieber will guide attendees through the fundamentals of describing and interpreting these heterogenous lithologies. Catering for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

 

What You'll Learn

  • The nature and variability of shale and mudstone facies.
  • The conditions and processes that determine what we find in the rock record.
  • The applications of sequence stratigraphy to mudstone successions.
    Practical approaches to description and interpretation, informed bu decades of hands-on research.

 

Workshop Format

This session will be lecture-based and may be supported by exercises to reinforce key concepts.

 

Who Should Attend?

Geologists that are interested to learn more about mudstones and shales, on how they form, and how one can work with them efficiently. Participants should have a working knowledge of sedimentary rocks, sedimentology, and stratigraphy, but no specialised knowledge about shales and mudstones is required. Suitable for the practicing sedimentary geologist (academia or industry), as well as students considering a career in sedimentary geology.

 

Cost $75 per person (GST incl.)

This workshop includes catering and is available as an optional add-on during ISC2026 registration. The fee is at a cost recovery only fee. Spaces are limited to ensure an engaging and interactive experience - secure your spot early!

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75.00
TOTAL

Pre & Post Congress Field Trips

Field trips in New Zealand cover virtually all the aspects of sedimentary geology, with the only notable exception being evaporites.

The trips proposed so far below have been selected to indicate as wide a range of sedimentary systems and process as possible and is by no means an exhaustive list. 

Please CLICK HERE to navigate to the Conference Field Trip webpage for pricing/details.

After you register, you will receive a confirmation email that contains the booking link for the pre & post congress trips at the top. Use this link to book your preferred trip(s). 

Limited spaces are available and bookings are requested by 31 October.

Wednesday Field Trips & Workshop

As part of the conference programme at Tākina, Wednesday will be a chance to “take a breather.” On 28 January, delegates are invited to step outside the venue and explore the region through a selection of optional field trips or a hands-on workshop.

These mid-week offerings are designed to be affordable and enjoyable, with no added administration fees. Please note that food is not provided, but there are plenty of excellent local eateries nearby where you can buy a snack or meal to go prior to your trip.

How to participate:
Choose your preferred option and sign up during registration. Spaces are limited, so early selection is encouraged.

Important notes:

  • Trips may be combined or cancelled depending on participant numbers.

  • All prices listed include 15% GST.

Field Trip: Haerenga - Layers of Land and Legacy

In the study of sedimentology, we examine the layers of the earth, the stories hidden in silt, stone, and shell, that speak of time, transformation, and memory. Likewise, in te ao Māori, the whenua holds not just physical matter, but whakapapa, wairua, and lived experience. A visit to these key sites in Te Whanganui-a-Tara is more than a walk through the city, it is a descent through the layers of both land and legacy. Sites visited will include Matairangi, Parliament, National Archives and Pukeatua (National War Memorial). Trip leader Kura Moeahu has strong tribal connections to the Wellington Region and Taranaki, Aotearoa. A tribal leader for his people and the current Chair of Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa, Waiwhetu Tribal Marae, Piptea Tribal, Atiawa Toa FM Radio Station.
Jan 28, 2026 | 0900 - 1300
AMOUNT
90.00
TOTAL

Field Trip: Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington Harbour

Enjoy the local scenery, history and geology from the unique perspective of Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) Harbour aboard a chartered vessel from ‘East by West’ ferries. We will have expert commentary from a local geologist to set the scene.
AMOUNT
35.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
35.00
TOTAL

Field Trip: Wellington City Walking Tour

Join a guided walking tour through central Wellington, including the waterfront, to explore local geology and discuss tectonic settings, seismic hazards, uplift, sea-level changes, and basin sedimentation. This tour is suitable for a range of fitness levels and covers approximately 2 km on flat, paved surfaces.
AMOUNT
20.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
20.00
TOTAL

Field-Based Workshop: Porirua Harbour Sediment Core & Trench Study

This workshop is targeted at students (BSc, MSc, PhD) and early career researchers. Join a full-day field workshop at Porirua Harbour to collect sediment cores and excavate trenches, examining the 3D architecture of a mini-delta. On the way we will stop at Kai Tahi (Porirua City), where you can buy lunch. The Iwi welcome will take place at the waterfront near Kai Tahi, which also provides a great opportunity to introduce the study area. Discussions at the field site will cover field methods, lab techniques, and sediment analysis, and hopefully, by the end of the day, we will be able to tell a story on the depositional evolution of this small delta. Please note this trip does not include a lab visit.
Jan 28, 2026 | 0800 - 1700
AMOUNT
75.00
TOTAL

Wellington City Walking Tour Coffee Order

The Field Trip leaders would like to pre-order coffee for delegates on the Wellington City Walking Tour. Please indicate your order below.

Dietary and Specific Requests

Please let us know if you have any dietary or specific requests. If you do not have any requirements, please leave blank and click next.

Dietary Requirements

While we would love to support all your dietary preferences, due to the logistics of serving a large number of people at once please keep your dietary requirements to what is essential. If your allergy is severe please also advise in the box below.

Specific Requests

Please let us know below if you have any mobility requirements or any other specific requests.

Childcare

The conference will be providing a childcare facility during the conference where you will be able to drop off your child to be looked after by a childcare professional who has been vetted and meets the standards of the Children's Act to work in Early Education Centres. It is hoped that the cost can be fully subsidised by the conference, but there may be a small fee dependent on the uptake.

Please tick the box below if you are interested in booking childcare and we will contact you about this at a later date.

Accommodation

We’ve negotiated special discounted rates at a few of Wellington's hotels near the conference venue. We encourage you to stay at the selected conference hotels as this gives you more opportunity to network with conference delegates outside of the conference hours.

We strongly encourage you to book your room below today, as any unsold rooms are released by the hotels in the lead up to the conference. This may mean paying a higher rate to stay there later on.

Please see the conference website for further information.

Booking Terms & Conditions:

  • All rooms are subject to availability. Maximum occupancy is two.
  • Cancellations must be received in writing to isc2026@confer.co.nz before 18 December 2025. Cancellations received from 18 December 2025 will be charged 100% of the reservation fee.
  • Credit card details must be provided to secure your booking, your card will not be charged at this time. The credit card will only be charged when you check-out, if you do not show or you provide a late cancellation.

How to book:

  1. Select your check-in and check-out dates below and click 'Search'. Then click the 'Book Room' button next to your selected hotel and room option. 
  2. Enter your credit card details to secure your booking.
  3. Click 'Next' to proceed.

No accommodation required?
If you do not wish to make a booking, please tick 'No Accommodation Required' below and click 'Next' to proceed.

Ibis Wellington
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Ibis Wellington

Ibis Wellington, a 3.5 star hotel is in the heart of the city near the bustle of Lambton Quay and within easy walking distance to popular attractions, fine dining options, and exceptional shopping. 200 contemporary guest rooms offer free WiFi, air-conditioning, comfort and quality everything you need when you are staying in the Capital. Visit Vivant Restaurant and Bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner; situated on the ground floor, or enjoy happy hour in the bar. The perfect inner-city base for your Wellington holiday and just a 20-minute drive from Wellington Airport, ibis Wellington is centrally located close to TSB Arena, Sky Stadium, Beehive Parliament buildings, Te Papa Museum and the Waterfront.

1.0 km from Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre

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Novotel Wellington
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Novotel Wellington

Novotel Wellington Hotel is nestled in the heart of the CBD, central to Parliament, Lambton Quay shopping, and walking distance to the waterfront's Te Papa Museum and Tākina, Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre. Spacious guest rooms overlooking the harbor city welcome both leisure and business, with contemporary furnishings, flat screen TV, working desks and ensuite with baths to ensure comfort home away from home. With sweeping City views and direct access to Lambton Quay by lift, you can't beat a relaxing stay at the Novotel Wellington Hotel, in New Zealand's capital. It is the ideal base for couples, groups and families alike. The Novotel Wellington helps you make the most of your stay, with tourism attractions and fine dining, all within walking distance. Also, sustainably certified with QualMark's Enviro Gold 4star Plus, offering an evolving eco-friendly experience.

1.3 km from Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre

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Oaks Wellington Hotel
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Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel offers modern accommodation in the heart of Wellington’s entertainment precinct. Boasting spectacular views, within close proximity to the waterfront, the hotel features a range of convenient amenities including an on-site restaurant and bar, meeting facilities, car parking and gym facilities. The hotel is fresh and contemporary in its look, paying homage to the building’s history providing guests with a beautiful mix of history and style. Originally built in 1922 as an iconic Ford vehicle assembly plant it was then repurposed and now stands today transformed into a trendy and modern 9 storey hotel for guests to enjoy.

0.4 km from Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre

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West Plaza Hotel
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West Plaza Hotel

Come and stay with us in the heart of vibrant Wellington City and you'll experience the welcoming, friendly atmosphere that's made us a landmark hotel in the capital. Enjoy spacious and comfortable rooms, excellent facilities complimented with a superb dining experience and service to match.

0.5 km from Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre

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Haka House
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Haka House

You’ll find us in the very heart of Wellington, making it super convenient for you to explore the city on foot. Being just a short walk away from the iconic Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand), Courtenay Place, and the Wellington waterfront means you can easily immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city. With cosy rooms and modern facilities, we offer a comfy and stylish home away from home. Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, or in a group, you’re bound to find a room to suit your needs and ensure you have a fantastic stay in Wellington. So what are you waiting for? Embark on your adventure and book your stay at Haka House Wellington today – we can’t wait to welcome you!

0.4 km from Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre

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