Please read this page completely then register by choosing one of the two optional links available at the bottom of this page:  COMPLETING YOUR REGISTRATION
            1) ON-LINE by completing the web-based form or
            2) MAIL-IN:  by downloading a mail in form

Refer registration questions to conference@asdreams.org

CONFERENCE FEES

Note:  To join IASD or renew your membership in order to take advantage of discounted member fees CLICK HERE. Membership rates are listed later on this page as a reference.

FULL CONFERENCE FEE

The conference is held from the evening of Friday, June 22 through the evening of Tuesday, June 26, 2012. The full conference fee includes conference presentations, receptions, participation in the Dream Telepathy contest and the Dream Ball. Excluded are lodging and meals which are the responsibility of the attendee.   

Volunteer Fee:   BEFORE registering and paying this volunteer fee you MUST APPLY and BE APPROVED FOR A VOLUNTEER POSITION. Go to the Submit Your menu at the top then click on Volunteer Application and complete and submit it. AFTER you are approved as a volunteer THEN register here. If you are not approved and are placed on the wait list you may wait until you are notified of your status after 1 April to register and will be given the opportunity to register at the early bird discount rate of volunteer rate depending on whether a position is available. This Volunteer Fee is in lieu of the above conference fees for pre-approved volunteers; $100 of the $150 charge will be refunded on-site once all assigned duties have been completed. All volunteers who have received a confirmation MUST pay this fee by 1 April in order to register and will be removed from the roster after that date. Those on the waiting list who do pay the Early or Regular registration fee will be reimbursed the difference if they are later accepted. NO REFUNDS will be given AFTER 1 APRIL or if the volunteer does not arrive to perform their duties. Volunteers must pre-reserve and pay for Housing and Meals (see sections below). . 

Single Day Fee: registration for one day of Conference includes all receptions for that day; housing and meals is excluded. No discounts apply to single day registrations.

Special Fee Arrangement: if you have been approved for a special fee arrangement that is not specified here (Keynote, Featured Presenter, Scholarship, Press, Other) you will be requested to note this in the Comments box provided on the on-line or mail-in forms.

FOOD OPTIONS

Luncheon Buffet Package

The luncheon buffet package includes lunch for the 4 main days of the conference (Saturday – Tuesday) and is highly recommended for convenience and conserving time during the lunch break and generally joining with others in a beautiful waterfront setting. Buffet includes meat and vegetarian selections.  A single day registrant option is also available.  (Note: we regret that NO luncheon buffet reservations can be made after 15 June).  There are 3 local restaurants around the marina within walking distance and a large number in Berkeley. For information on those or other local restaurant options click here

Sunset Cruise and Dessert Buffet

On Monday evening 25 June, we will be offering two hour sunset cruise of the San Francisco Bay on the HMS Hornblower.  It includes a dessert buffet featuring Chocolate Fondue served from a fountain with Mini Cream Puffs, Marshmallows, Oreo Cookies, Graham Crackers, Pretzels, Fresh Seasonal Melon, Shortbread and Whole Strawberries. 

Box Dinner for Dream Hike

On Sunday 24 June, at around 5:15  25 June, there will be a dream hike along the East shore of the San Francisco Bay to art displays placed along the shore by local artists. Box meals will be made available for $20 (tax included) but must be ordered 24 hrs ahead (by 3PM Saturday) at the IASD Registration Desk.  These are sandwich meals which will include a Choice of Ham, Turkey, OR Roasted Tomato with Basil, Pesto Dressing and Mozzarella Cheese on French Bread, a Piece of Seasonal Whole Fresh Fruit, Pasta Salad and a DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie. Please make your selection and payment at the registration desk when you arrive (ask for the Box Meal signup sheet).

CE (CONTINUING EDUCATION)

CE Credits are provided by IASD. IASD is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. IASD maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

DREAM ART EXHIBITION

The 2012 IASD conference will again have a Juried Dream Art Exhibition that invites local artists as well as artists who attend the conference from around the world to participate.  For the 7th year there will be monetary juried art awards.  The Doubletree conference center is equipped with a spacious bright room for the exhibition that can accommodate 2D art works as well as 3D sculptures and installations.  Artists are encouraged to present artwork using unconventional techniques to represent their night dreams. A Call To Artists will go out late 2011.. Check the conference web site regularly for updates. All submissions will require a $35 non-refundable entree fee payable on a separate online form at the time of submission.  NOTE- for artists registered for the conference the submission fee is waived. If you register early for the conference and your art is not accepted, and you notify us before 1 April that you no longer wish to attend, you will receive a refund less submission fee.  

SPECIAL REQUESTS

A box will be provided on the registration form to note special requests.  Although IASD will do its best to meet such request it is not always practical or possible to do so and thus IASD can’t guarantee that a request can be met.  We will attempt to notify you of the status of your request.

JOIN IASD NOW AND REGISTER AT MEMBER RATES!

To Join or Renew your membership CLICK HERE  (rates listed below)

* Limited Income applies under $22,000 US ( 17,000 € ) annually

** For Student rates to apply, registration submittal must include a copy of full-time student I.D. (scan and e-mail to IASD office at conference@asdreams.org)

REFUND POLICY

Refunds are subject to transaction fees and for conference fee refunds will be subject to a $100 processing fee. Due to date dependent contractual and scheduling obligations, NO REFUNDS ARE OFFERED AFTER 1 JUNE for any registrant, nor after 1 APRIL for those accepted as part of the event (Volunteers and Approved Presenters). All cancellations or refunds for room and or meal reservations made with the Hotel are subject to hotel policies and must be resolved directly with the Hotel.

LODGING / ACCOMMODATIONS Updated March 27, 2012

Discounted Rooms at the Conference Site - Doubletree Berkeley Marina Hotel