Registration Guidelines
Who Can Register?
Registration for the ISPCAN Africa Regional Rise Up Policy Forum & Huddle 2027 is open to people who live or work in Africa.
All delegates are responsible for securing their own funding to participate. ISPCAN is unable to provide financial support for travel, accommodation, visas, or other related expenses.
One complimentary registration is available per participating government. For more information, please contact policy@ispcan.org.
All paying non-members who register for the event will automatically receive one year of ISPCAN membership.
Registration Fees
Your 3-Day Registration Includes
- Admission to all sessions from 23–25 February 2027 (the Huddle and the Rise Up Policy Forum)
- Morning and afternoon coffee breaks on all three days
- Lunch on all three days
- Welcome Reception on 23 February
- Poster Reception on 24 February
- Certificate for 3.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for delegates attending all three days
- One year of ISPCAN membership for paying non-members
How to Register
Registration must be completed through the online registration system.
- All participants must create a new account, including existing ISPCAN members.
- We recommend using a personal email address, particularly if your work email has strict security settings that may block messages from the event organisers.
- If you are already an ISPCAN member, please use the same email address associated with your ISPCAN membership when creating your registration account.
- Registration is a two-step process. After completing the first step, eligible applicants will receive an email with a link to continue and complete their registration.
- If you do not see the email in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folder.
- Once your registration has been completed, you will receive a confirmation email.
For registration questions or assistance, please contact support@ispcan.org.
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Payment
All payments must be made in US Dollars (USD).
Payment can be made by:
- credit card;
- debit card; or
- bank transfer.
Full payment is required within seven days of completing registration. Registrations that remain unpaid after seven days may be cancelled.
For payments made by invoice or bank transfer, full payment must be received no later than 9 February 2027.
When paying by bank transfer, please include your full name and registration number in the payment reference so that your payment can be correctly matched to your registration.
Invoices and payment documents will be issued using the billing information provided during registration. Please ensure that all invoicing details are correct before submitting your registration.
Cancellation & Refunds
All registrations are non-refundable.
Exceptions may be considered individually in exceptional circumstances, including visa denial. Supporting documentation, such as an official visa refusal notice, may be required.
Any exception to the cancellation policy is subject to approval by ISPCAN.
Visa Invitation Letters
Visa invitation letters are available upon request after registration and full payment have been completed. To request a visa invitation letter, please contact support@ispcan.org.
Government invitation letters may be issued in advance of payment where required for official procedures.
If your visa application is denied, you may request an exception to the non-refundable registration policy. Proof of visa denial will be required.
For information about visa requirements and the application process, please see the Visa Guidelines page.
Language, Translation & Accessibility
The Uganda 2027 Huddle and Rise Up Policy Forum will be conducted in English, with simultaneous AI-supported translation available in all meeting rooms.
Translation will be accessed through an app on your personal smartphone. Participants wishing to listen to translated audio should bring their own smartphone and earphones/headphones. Translated text can also be followed directly on the device screen.
For any other accessibility requirements, please indicate your needs in the registration form.
Badge & Event Access
Delegates will receive an event badge at registration/check-in.
Please wear your badge throughout the event, as it may be required for access to sessions, receptions, and other programme activities
Insurance
The registration fee does not include personal insurance.
Delegates are strongly encouraged to arrange appropriate travel, health, cancellation, and personal property insurance for the duration of their trip.
ISPCAN is not responsible for participants’ travel, accommodation, visa, medical, insurance, or other personal expenses.
Code of Conduct
All participants are expected to contribute to a safe, respectful, inclusive, and professional environment and must comply with the ISPCAN Code of Conduct throughout the event and all related activities.
By registering for the event, participants confirm that they have read and agree to abide by the ISPCAN Code of Conduct.
Event Changes or Cancellation
If the event cannot take place, or must be materially changed, due to circumstances beyond ISPCAN’s reasonable control, ISPCAN will inform registered delegates of the available options as soon as reasonably possible.
ISPCAN cannot be held responsible for delegates’ travel, accommodation, visa, insurance, or other associated costs.
Need Assistance?
For registration, payment, or visa invitation letter questions, please contact:
For questions regarding complimentary government registration:
Sponsors interested in supporting the event are invited to contact:
