1. The Conference (Nov 25-26, 2017) and Convergence (Nov 27 - Dec 02, 2017) are two distinct events. Select the event/s you want to attend and register accordingly.

2. The two-day Conference is open to all.

3. You can participate in the Convergence if you have successfully completed a standard Permaculture Design Course (PDC) or are referred by a permaculture practitioner.

4. The main language of sessions at the Conference and Convergence will be English. Translation facility in Hindi and Telugu will be provided in the Main Hall during the Conference.

5. Please see the Rate card (below this list of guidelines) for details of the Registration Fees for both events. Accommodation options and rates are provided separately. The Registration fees include meals during the events.

6. The sooner you register, you can avail relevant discount in fee as specified in the Super Early, Early, Regular and Late rates. Super early price is available only to the first 50 international participants. It is a combined fee for Conference & Convergence.

7. If you would like to bring your children along to the event, registration fee per child (3 to 12 years of age) is 50% of the fee for adults. If you require a separate bed for the child's accommodation, standard rates apply.

8. To register, fill in the online registration form and proceed to pay the fees through the Payment Gateway.

9. Once we receive the registration form (complete in all respects) and the fee is credited in the account, you will receive an email confirming your participation along with your Registration Number. Please quote this number in all subsequent communications.

10. Once the registration procedure is completed, the IPC Office will email you an invitation letter that may be required for visa. For other guidelines regarding Visa application, click here.

11. The APPLICATION FORM for scholarship support to attend the International Permaculture Conference and Convergence (IPC India) in 2017 for delegates from developing countries will be available at the website from Jan 1, 2017 till March 31, 2017. For more information please contact: council@internationalpermacultureconvergence.org

12. Registration fee is inclusive of Service Tax.

13. Cancellation and refunds are allowed in exceptional cases subject to deductions viz. service tax remitted to Government of India and payment gateway charges paid. Cancellation fee is 25% of the registration fee and accommodation amount, whichever applicable. The balance will be refunded in the participant's account in 15 days of cancellation.

Participation Type	Super Early*	Early	Regular	Late**
Register by -	First 50 Tickets	Mar 31, 2017	Apr 01 - Jul 31, 2017	01 Aug - 31 Oct 2017
Conference (Nov 25-26, 2017)	Rs. 32,000 for Conference + Convergence - Available to the first 50 International participants
International participants		12,000	13,000	14,000
Convergence (Nov 27 - Dec 02, 2017)
International Participants		25,000	26,000	27,000
+Three-day Convergence Option
Option 1: Nov 27-29, 2017		17,000	17,000	18,000
Option 2: Nov 29 - Dec 01, 2017		17,000	17,000	18,000

* Registrations may close before October 31, 2017 if the maximum number of participants is reached
+The 3-day convergence is for participants who cannot attend the full 5-day convergence. Participants need to pick one of the two dates mentioned.

CONFERENCE		CONVERGENCE
Accommodation Type (Rooms)	Cost per day	Accommodation Type (Temporary Structures)	Cost per day
Type I - Dormitory	250	Participant's Own Tent	150
Type II - Twin Sharing	500	Camping Tent - Hiring charge per tent per person	500
Type III - Twin Sharing (with attached washroom)	800	Dormitory	500
Type IV - Twin Sharing Premium	1500	Triple occupancy	800
		Double occupancy	900
		Single occupancy	1200
		TOTAL DAYS# - 5

# Five days for those attending the full Convergence. For participants opting for 'three-day participation', accommodation cost is to be paid for three days. Participants attending the '3-day Convergence' can choose between 'Own tent' or 'Dormitory' options.