REGISTRATION

Early Registration is OPEN!

Early Registration pricing is available until August 15th, 2026, at which point registration rates will increase. Please see our conference registration pricing below!

The CRC strives to keep Reef Futures one of the most affordable symposiums of its caliber. In the face of ongoing economic insecurity, with the support of our sponsors, we are pleased to be able to keep the conference registration fees for developing nations the same as they were for Reef Futures 2024.

With the support of our generous sponsors, we will offer scholarships to support the cost of attendance for those with a demonstrated need.

Learn more about Scholarships.

What each registration fee includes:

Access to the plenary and concurrent sessions
An opening and closing reception
A a seat at the Reefs to Reels Film Festival
Access to the Solutions Expo (and Barracuda Tank Competition)
Daily coffee & snack breaks
The world famous Reef Futures Karaoke Party

*Workshops and field trips will require a separate registration, and some may have an associated fee for registration.

All Registration fees are in US Dollars (USD).

*To qualify for a student rate, you must be a student currently enrolled in school or other educational institution.

**To determine if you qualify for developing nation reduced registration rates, please consult this list.

Registration Rates

Registration for Workshops and Evening Events for Guests of Attendees

Registration for workshops will open in August. Must be a registered attendee to sign-up for a workshop.

Additional tickets for guests of registered attendees to attend evening events such as the opening reception, the closing reception, and the poster session will also be available for purchase. These events are already included in the conference registration fee.

Property Day Pass for Iberostar Paraiso Complex

Attendees local to Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morales, and Cancún that will be traveling daily from their homes to/from the conference will be issued property day passes at no cost. You will be required to show your local I.D. each day when you check-in for your day pass. You will check in at a designated location each morning to get your pass.

Attendees who are not staying onsite at one of the Iberostar Paraiso hotels, and are not local to the area, are required to purchase a day pass at a discounted rate of $69 USD per attendee / per day (7am to 8pm). The full pass provides the attendee with full property access, and access to the same food & beverage amenities available to attendees staying on the property (breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages, etc.). Please note that the rate is available to registered Reef Futures attendees only, all others must pay the regular rate of the property.

Alternatively, a lunch pass only option is available at a rate of $40 USD per attendee / per day for attendees not staying for evening activities. The lunch pass included access to the hotel lunch buffet, but does not include access to other amenities.

Cancellation Policy

Registration cancellations must be received in writing via email to reeffutures@crc.world. In your email, please include the name, email address of the registration holder, and the registration confirmation number.

A processing fee of $18 USD may be charged for cancellations received on or before October 1, 2026. Refund requests will not be accepted after this date. Refunds will not be issued for no-shows. Allow up to four weeks for refunds to be processed.

Change Requests

The planning committee needs to review special circumstances and substitution requests. Please email reeffutures@crc.world with the name, email address of the registration holder, and the registration confirmation number. Not all requests will be granted.