Registration Guidelines
Thank you for showing interest in attending IPC15 TAIWAN in 2024.
Please read the guidelines before registering for the event.
Guidelines for Registration
- The Conference (Nov.30 – Dec. 1, 2024) and Convergence (Dec. 4 – Dec 8. 2024) are two distinct events. Select the event/s you want to attend and register accordingly.
- You can participate or volunteer in the Convergence if you have successfully completed a standard Permaculture Design Course (PDC) or are referred by a permaculture practitioner.
- The main language of sessions at the Conference and Convergence will be English. English-Mandarin translation will be provided in the Conference and some sessions in the Convergence. The pre-IPC courses will be conducted only in English without translation.
- The following are details of the registration fee for the events, including the pre-IPC courses. Accommodation options and rates are provided separately. The registration fees include meals during the events, except for the breakfast of the 2 day conference.
- If you would like to bring your children along to the event, registration fee per child (4 to 12 years of age) is 50% of the fee for adults. Children can participate in the children’s activity if they like (further information will be provided). If you require a separate bed/or tent occupancy for the child’s accommodation, standard rates apply.
- For group (10+people) registration fee, please contact the host team at ipc15tw@earthpassengers.org
REGISTRATION FEE DETAILS
Pre-IPC Courses
Pre-IPC Permaculture Training for Trainers (PTT)
Date: Nov 6 - Nov 12, 2024
Participation Type | Early Bird till June 30 | Regular July 1 till Aug 31 | Late Sept 1 till Oct 31 |
Taiwanese | NTD 40,000 | NTD 43,500 | N/A |
International | USD 1,350 | USD 1,450 | N/A |
- All 8 nights, from Nov 5 – Nov 12.
- Hostel options are local backpacker hostel with kitchen and shared public space.
Option 1: Camping on site: Bring your own tent (only 8 slots available): USD64
Option 2: Camping on site: I’ll share a tent with my friend *: USD40
* 1. Your friend must be one of the course participants and choose “camping on site: bring your own tent” option.
* 2. You must provide below info which should be the same as your friend register this course.
Option 3: Hostel located by the main road of Dulan village, cozy: USD 120 (https://www.facebook.com/TaitungDulanTheTravelBugHostel）
Option 4: Hostel located on a side alley of Dulan village, cozy: USD 150 （https://maps.app.goo.gl/P8W5T86rbdCqKbWH7）
Option 5: I will take care of my own accommodation
PTT Accommodation | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | Option 4 | Option 5 |
Taiwanese | NTD 1,920 | NTD 1,200 | NTD 3,600 | NTD 4,500 | N/A |
International | USD 64 | USD 40 | USD 120 | USD 150 | N/A |
Pre-IPC Permaculture Design Course (PDC)
Date: Nov 13 - Nov 27, 2024
| Participation Type | Early Bird till June 30 | Regular July 1 till Aug 31 | Late Sept 1 till Oct 31 |
| Taiwanese | NTD 45,000 | NTD 48,000 | N/A |
| International | USD 1,500 | USD 1,600 | N/A |
- All 16 nights, from Nov 12- Nov 27.
- Hostel options are local backpacker hostel with kitchen and shared public space.
Option 1: Camping on site: Bring your own tent (only 8 slots available): USD128
Option 2: Camping on site: I’ll share a tent with my friend *: USD80
* 1. Your friend must be one of the participants of this course and choose “camping on site: bring your own tent” option.
* 2. You must provide below info which should be the same as your friend register this course.
Option 3: Hostel located by the main road of Dulan village, cozy and clean: USD 170 (https://www.facebook.com/TaitungDulanTheTravelBugHostel)
Option 4: Hostel located on a side alley of Dulan village, cozy and clean: USD 300
(https://maps.app.goo.gl/P8W5T86rbdCqKbWH7)
Option 5: I will take care of my own accommodation
|
PDC Accommodation |
Option 1 |
Option 2 |
Option 3 |
Option 4 |
Option 5 |
|
Taiwanese Citizen |
NTD 3,840 |
NTD 2,400 |
NTD 5,200 |
NTD 9,000 |
N/A |
|
International |
USD 128 |
USD 80 |
USD 170 |
USD 300 |
N/A |
REGISTRATION FEE DETAILS
Conference & Convergence
Conference
Date: Nov. 30 - Dec 1, 2024
Participation Type | Early Bird | Regular July 1 till Aug 31 | Late Sept 1 till Oct 31 |
Taiwanese | NTD 5,500 | NTD 6,500 | NTD 8,000 |
International | USD 185 | USD 215 | USD 265 |
Taiwanese Student | NTD 5,200 | NTD 5,200 | NTD 6,500 |
International Student | USD 175 | USD 175 | USD 215 |
Convergence
Date: Dec 4 – Dec 8, 2024
Participation Type | Early Bird | Regular July 1 till Aug 31 | Late Sept 1 till Oct 31 |
Taiwanese | NTD 22,000 | NTD 26,000 | NTD 30,000 |
International | USD 735 | USD 865 | USD 1,000 |
Taiwanese Volunteer* | NTD 15,800 | NA | NA |
International Volunteer* | USD 525 | NA | NA |
Taiwanese Student | NTD 20,500 | NTD 20,500 | NTD 26,000 |
International Student | USD 685 | USD 685 | USD 865 |
Taiwanese Single Day | NTD 5,000 | NTD 5,800 | NTD 6,800 |
International Single Day | USD 165 | USD 195 | USD 225 |
Taiwanese Student | NTD 4,500 | NTD 4,500 | NTD 5,800 |
International Student | USD 150 | USD 150 | USD 195 |
Taiwanese Children (4-12yr) | NTD 11,000 | NTD 13,000 | NTD 15,000 |
Taiwanese Children (4-12yr) Single Day | NTD 2,500 | NTD 2,900 | NTD 3,400 |
International Children (4-12yr) | USD 368 | USD 433 | USD 500 |
International Children (4-12yr) Single Day | USD 83 | USD 98 | USD 113 |
- All tent size are for 6 people / The price is for 7 nights the most
- Hostel options are local backpacker hostel with kitchen and shared public space.
Option 1: Camping on site-Bring your own tent: USD70 per one-person tent
Option 2: Camping on site – BYO shared tent: USD56 per person sharing tent*
* 1. Your friend must be one of the participants of the convergence and choose “camping on site: bring your own tent” option.
* 2. You must provide below info which should be the same as your friend register the convergence.
Option 3: Camping on site: rent 2-person tent : USD95 per person
Option 4: Camping on site: rent 3-person tent: USD70 per person
Option 5: Guest house (including daily shuttle): one single bed ( 188cm x 105cm ) : USD280
Option 6: Guest house (including daily shuttle): one double bed for one person ( 188cm x 152cm ): USD350
Option 7: I will take care of my own accommodation
| Options | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | Option 4 | Option 5 | Option 6 | Option 7 |
| Taiwanese Citizen | NTD2,000 | NTD1,680 | NTD2,800 | NTD2,000 | NTD8,400 | NTD10,500 | NA |
| International | USD 70 | USD 56 | USD 95 | USD 70 | USD 280 | USD 350 | NA |
NOTE:
- The conference (Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2024) is open to all for participation.
- For the convergence (Dec 4 – 8, 2024), you can participate or volunteer only if you have completed a standard Permaculture Design Course (PDC) or are referred by a Permaculture practitioner.
- Registrations may close before 31 Oct 2024 if the maximum participation (400 for IPC-Conference and 500 for IPC – Convergence ) is achieved.
- Registration fee is inclusive of Service Tax
- NA stands for Not Applicable
- 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.
- For International participants, 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. Check HERE to find out if you need a visa to enter Taiwan.
- The deadline of application for scholarship support to attend the International Permaculture Conference and Convergence (IPC15 TAIWAN) in 2024 is 15 June, 2024.
- For more information please contact: ipc15tw@earthpassengers.org
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
NOTE:
- The conference dates are Nov 30 & Dec 1, 2024. in Kaohsiung City.
The conference site is at R23 (meaning Redline, Station #23). There are many options for accommodation along the Kaohsiung MRT system so we won’t arrange accommodation for the conference. - The accommodation for convergence (7 nights, Dec 2 – Dec 8, 2024) is applicable for the participants attending the full Convergence. For participants opting for single day/s, the accommodation options are not provided.
Additional guidelines for Students
- To register as a ‘Student’, you must be under 25 years of age and currently pursuing education in along with your application.
- You will need to submit a copy of your current student identity card issued by your educational institution.
Additional guidelines for Volunteers
- Volunteers will help the convergence (Dec 4 – Dec 8, 2024). Fill in the volunteer application form and pay the registration fee first.
- If your volunteer application is approved, you’ll get NTD6,000 refund in cash on Dec 8, 2024.
- You will need to arrive at the convergence venue 7 days in advance (before Nov 27, 2024). In general, convergence volunteers will not be able to attend the Conference.
- You will be required to work for a four-hour shift daily during the event (Dec 4 – Dec 8, 2024) , and six hours per day for 7 days before the event (Nov 27 – Dec 3, 2024).
- If you are unable to reach on the reporting dates, the registration as ‘volunteer’ will be canceled and you won’t get NTD6,000 refund.
- Last date for application is 15 June, 2024 or when we get enough volunteers, the application will be closed. Limited tickets are available.
