Professional and Academic

Early Bird by August 15

Regular: $250 CAD

This tier is for people whose employer or institution would reasonably be expected to cover or contribute to professional development and conference attendance.

This includes:

• Faculty and researchers at universities or colleges
• Graduate or postdoctoral researchers employed on salary or stipend
• Clinicians and healthcare practitioners
• Social workers and counsellors
• Government employees
• Professionals in larger nonprofits
• Private sector professionals

Examples:

A professor at UBC. A hospital social worker. A policy analyst. A clinician in private practice.

What we collect:

• Employer or institution name
• Job title or primary role

Community and Emerging

Early Bird by August 15

Regular: $200 CAD

This tier is for people earlier in their careers, working in under-resourced settings, or where the full professional rate would be a barrier.

This includes:

• Graduate students not on a full salary
• Undergraduate students
• INQYR network members
• Grassroots and nonprofit staff
• Community practitioners and front-line workers
• Emerging researchers
• Peer workers and advocates
• Independent researchers and freelancers

Examples:

A Masters student. A front-line worker at a community organization.

What we collect:

• Employer or organization name
• Primary role
• Student institution/program if applicable
• INQYR region if applicable

Student status may be verified at check-in.

Supported Access

Early Bird

Regular: $80 CAD

This tier ensures that cost is never a barrier to participation.

This includes:

• Youth under 21
• People between positions
• People facing financial hardship
• Equity-seeking participants
• Newcomers and disabled participants

Examples:

A newcomer to Canada engaged in LGBTQ+ organizing.

What we collect:

• Age confirmation
• Optional participation support statement