Registration
The Cognitive Development Society Bi-Ennial Conference will take place April 9 – 11, 2026 in Montreal, Canada! Join us for three full days of science, networking and time spent in unique and diverse Montreal.
Registration opening in November.
What's Included?
~Access to two and a half days of conference sessions, including the Plenary Speakers and Plenary Symposia
~Daily Coffee breaks & Poster Receptions
~Networking Opening Reception
~An Online program and abstract book
~The opportunity to network and liaise with research colleagues and leading PIs
Registration Procedure
Step 1 – Become a CDS Member
CDS Members benefit from reduced registration fees. If you are not currently a CDS member, you can join or renew prior to registering for the meeting.
Step 2 – Register for the Meeting
| Registration Fees: | Early Bird (deadline February 19) | Standard (deadline March 19) | Final |
| Member | $375 | $475 | $575 |
| Non-Member | $670 | $720 | $795 |
| Post-Doctoral Fellow Member | $300 | $350 | $400 |
| Post-Doctoral Fellow Non-Member | $525 | $575 | $625 |
| Student Member | $185 | $235 | $285 |
| Student Non-Member | $280 | $330 | $380 |
*Registration rates are in US dollars
Please note that due to the Secretariat/banking being in Canada, some credit cards may reject the initial charge or charge additional fees for an international transaction. If your card is declined, please check with the bank to ensure international transactions can be accepted. If you still have problems, please contact us.
If you need to use different cards for the registration fee and any other fees (workshops, lunches, donations), you can simply edit your registration by clicking the link below, logging in, editing the registration to add the additional items and clicking pay online again. The original card information is not stored in the system and will allow for a second card to be used.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing. The amount paid less a $75 processing fee will be refunded for cancellations post-marked, faxed or emailed prior to March 9, 2026. Following this date, no refunds will be issued.
Transfer Policy: There will be a charge of $75 to transfer a registration to another person. Transfer requests must be made by March 9, 2026. Following this date, no transfer will be issued.
The Cognitive Development Society reserves the right to modify the conference program. The conference organizers are not responsible for any non-refundable expenses participants incur for their travel and accommodations associated with this event.
Step 3 – Book Accommodation
Book your accommodation in Montreal early as the room block always sells out. Please visit the accommodation page for more details.
