28TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR BIPOLAR DISORDERS

REGISTRATION RATE INFORMATION:

Registration rates for attendees are based on the attendee’s current country of residence. Click here to view the area country classifications (based on the World Bank Country classifications).  Attendees still in training qualify for a lower registration rate regardless of current residence (verification of student status is required during the registration process).

*Student/Resident/Trainee/Postdocs must be currently enrolled in school or a training program.  Students must provide a current student ID that clearly indicates their student status or letter from their training director to verify their registration status.  If your institution ID does not clearly identify you as a student, please submit a letter from your director.
**Early Career is defined as up to 4 years out of training.  Those wishing to register in the early career category must submit a current CV to verify eligibility.
***Mid Career is defined as between 5-8 years out of training.  Those wishing to register in the mid career category must submit a current CV to verify eligibility.
****Those that are a part of an accepted symposia or  workshop
*****Those with lived experience of bipolar disorder, as well as their caregivers, supporters, and advocates may qualify for a reduced registration rate. Please contact ISBD@ParthenonMgmt.com to inquire about eligibility.
Group Registrations: Group registrations can be made through the system. For instructions on how to register a group, click here.  

Cancellation Policy: The deadline to cancel a registration for a partial refund is August 14, 2026.  Cancellations made before this date are subject to a $100 cancellation fee.  Any cancellations received after the deadline are not eligible for a refund.  Cancellations must be received in writing at ISBD@ParthenonMgmt.com. In the unlikely event that the conference is cancelled, travel and accommodation costs will not be refunded.

Receipt issued by Parthenon Management Group from email ISBD@ParthenonMgmt.com on behalf of International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD)

ISBD has a block of rooms at the Westin Bayshore at the discounted group rate of $379 CAD per night (approximately $279 USD) plus taxes and fees for registered attendees.  The link to book a room in the ISBD block of rooms will be accessible in your registration confirmation email.  

The deadline to reserve your accommodations at the group rate is August 27, 2026 (or until the block sells out, whichever comes first).  Please note availability is limited and it is recommended you book your accommodations as soon as possible. 

**The ISBD block of rooms is sold out on the nights of September 26th and 27th.  If you include one of those dates in your search criteria, it will show no availability.  It is recommended that you search for a room starting the night of September 28th to see results at the ISBD rate.  Attendees can search the regular website to see if rooms are available for the nights of the 26th or 27th at rack rate and can book a second reservation on the Westin website if desired.

Perfectly placed between the snow-capped North Shore mountains and the calm waters of Coal Harbour, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver is a one-of-a-kind urban resort on the waterfront. Steps from Stanley Park and just minutes from the city centre, our downtown Vancouver hotel invites you to unwind in a setting that blends natural beauty with cosmopolitan convenience. In addition to the convention space, highlights include year-round indoor and outdoor pools, cedar barrel saunas,and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.

Entry requirements vary from country to country.  Before you travel, understand what you need to enter Canada, including any visas, electronic authorizations, and/or your biometrics.  Click here to review the entry requirements for traveling to Canada.

Please be advised that attendees needing to secure a visa to travel to Canada should plan ahead and start the process early.  Processing times for some countries of origin are longer than others.  To check application processing times, visit the Canadian Government website here.

ISBD will provide letters of invitation for Visa applications if necessary for registered attendees once registration opens.

Click here for a list of countries that require visas to enter Canada

Click here for a list of visa exempt travelers that require an eTA to travel to Canada

Click here to review possible reasons for being denied entry to Canada
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