Participation fee

The participation fee was set by the DGS board. The amount of the fee depends on the status (students, DGS members or others). Members of the DGS and the University of Duisburg-Essen can attend the congress at a reduced rate. Membership of a DGS section alone does not entitle the holder to the reduced congress fee for DGS members. A Soli-Ticket has been newly introduced this year, the purchase of which makes it possible to reduce the prices for students by up to 40% and thus reduce barriers to participation.

If you would like to apply for membership in the DGS and take advantage of the Early Bird rate when registering for the DGS Congress, please submit your application for membership by Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the latest (receipt at the office by e-mail to JanDirk.Hoffmann(at)kwi-nrw.de  or by conventional mail). You will be notified of your membership status on Friday, May 30. Applications received after this date will unfortunately not be considered for membership before the Early Bird rate expires.

You will receive your congress documents on site after check-in. You will find more information on opening hours and the location of the check-in in the congress program and on this homepage from spring.

Day tickets can only be purchased at the registration desk on site. Cashless payment is possible.

Early Bird congress ticket (01.04.-31.05.2025)

DGS member 200,00 €
DGS member Soli 250,00 €
Not a DGS member 300,00 €
Not a DGS member Soli 350,00 €
Student, DGS member 50,00 €
Student, not a DGS member € 70.00
Student council ticket (5 tickets) 220,00 €

Advance sale congress ticket (01.06.-21.09.2025)

DGS member 260,00 €
DGS member soli 310,00 €
Not a DGS member 360,00 €
Not a DGS member Soli 410,00 €
Student, DGS member 70,00 €
Student, not a DGS member 90,00 €
Student council ticket (5 tickets) 220,00 €

Day ticket on site (22.-26.09.2025)

DGS member 90,00 €
Not a DGS member 110,00 €
Student, DGS member 25,00 €
Student, not a DGS member 30,00 €

Unemployed

Same as student, not a DGS member

The student council/ faculty card

One of the main aims is to make the congress a place for the education of young scientists. With the student council card, up to five students can purchase a group ticket for a total of 220 euros. The group ticket entitles the holder to attend all scientific congress events and the opening event. The price of the student council ticket will remain the same after the end of the early bird discount on 31.05.2025. Student council tickets cannot be purchased on site, but must be booked in advance. Proof of DGS membership is not required for the purchase.
The student council card must be booked by one person via Conftool. This person should enter the names of the other participants in the ›Note from participant‹ field during the registration process.

Doctoral students - reduced congress attendance or not? 

The price of the congress ticket should not be an obstacle to attending the congress. Doctoral students who meet all of the following criteria are eligible for the heavily subsidized student rate:

• They must pay for the congress ticket themselves.
• They do not receive a grant or scholarship.
• You are not employed as a research assistant.
• You are not working more than 19 hours per week in addition to your doctorate.

If one of the criteria does not apply to you, please pay the regular congress fee. The congress organizers ask for honesty and reserve the right to request proof.

Cancellation

In the event of cancellation by 12.09.2025, the participation fee will be refunded minus a processing fee of 20% of the purchase price. Cancellations after 12.09.2025 will unfortunately no longer be eligible for a refund.

The small print

Registration is binding for all participants, including organizers and speakers. Registration is binding upon confirmation and the participation fee is due immediately upon receipt of the invoice.
We will of course confirm every receipt of payment - we know from experience that it can unfortunately sometimes take several weeks before the congress office can see a receipt of payment on the account.The congress fee for the weekly tickets includesParticipation in the scientific program, the opening ceremony and the main program.Extra tickets must be purchased for the congress party and parts of the supporting program (e.g. city tours, live podcast). Participants must pay for their own accommodation, travel costs and meals.Please remember to book your accommodation very early!

If you have any questions, please contact the congress office: dgskongress(at)uni-due.de