Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is there a registration fee, and what does it include?
Yes, for in-person participants there is a registration fee of $200 for students and $300 for all other career levels. The fee covers access to all conference sessions, reception, refreshments, and boxed lunches. There is no registration fee for online-only attendees. If you are a student working in Hawaiʻi, contact us for our Kamaʻāina offer at: FirstGyrs2024@noirlab.edu
Q: I have children and need access to childcare. Will the conference be able to provide childcare?
No. Unfortunately, the conference will not be able to provide childcare. However, primary caretakers coming to the conference will have the conference fee waived. Please contact us to receive the discount code to use during the registration process.
Q: Is the conference going to be hybrid?
Yes. While we are asking all our speakers to come in person, we provide the possibility of attending the conference via zoom. For online participants, the conference fee is automatically waived, but kindly ask you to complete the registration as described here.
Q: What is the format required for posters?
Posters stand size is 36" x 48" (or 63cm x 122cm, portrait orientation).
Q: Is there a registration fee, and what does it include?
Yes, for in-person participants there is a registration fee of $200 for students and $300 for all other career levels. The fee covers access to all conference sessions, reception, refreshments, and boxed lunches. There is no registration fee for online-only attendees. If you are a student working in Hawaiʻi, contact us for our Kamaʻāina offer at: FirstGyrs2024@noirlab.edu
Q: I have children and need access to childcare. Will the conference be able to provide childcare?
No. Unfortunately, the conference will not be able to provide childcare. However, primary caretakers coming to the conference will have the conference fee waived. Please contact us to receive the discount code to use during the registration process.
Q: Is the conference going to be hybrid?
Yes. While we are asking all our speakers to come in person, we provide the possibility of attending the conference via zoom. For online participants, the conference fee is automatically waived, but kindly ask you to complete the registration as described here.
Q: What is the format required for posters?
Posters stand size is 36" x 48" (or 63cm x 122cm, portrait orientation).