Registration fees & Conditions

Registration for the 2026 IAC Congress opens soon!

Keep an eye on our communications (social media, website, newsletters etc.) for announcements.

For any questions regarding registration or payments, please contact:

2026 IAC CONGRESS SECRETARIAT in Jingdezhen, China
E: iacjdz2026congress@outlook.com

  • REGISTRATION FEES
 
  • REGISTRATION CATEGORIES

IAC Members + Non-Members

The registration fee includes:

  • Access to all academic activities
  • Accommodation for 6 nights during the Congress (27 June – 2 July, departure 3 July) *
  • Transportation (in Jingdezhen, to and from the airport)
  • Cultural visits + exhibition tours
  • Coffee breaks
  • Lunches **
  • Dinners (including the Welcome and Farewell banquets) **
  • IAC/UNESCO Night
  • Visits to local sites ***
  • Access to Replay On Demand

 

Non-Members from mainland China

The registration fee includes:

  • Access to all academic activities
  • Cultural visits + exhibition tours
  • Coffee breaks
  • Access to Replay On Demand

Accompanying Persons

The registration fee includes

  • Accommodation for 6 nights during the Congress (27 June – 2 July, departure 3 July) in a shared room with main person attending *
  • Transportation (in Jingdezhen, to and from the airport)
  • Cultural visits + exhibition tours
  • Lunches  **
  • Dinners (including the Welcome and Farewell banquets) **
  • Visits to local sites ***
  • Access to Replay On Demand

Students (domestic or foreign)

Locally enrolled students can attend the Congress free of charge.

The registration fee includes:

  • Access to all academic activities
  • Access to the free portion of the cultural programme (visits and exhibition tours)
  • Coffee breaks

Press

Foreign Press: Limited complementary registration subject to validation by the Host Committee and obligation to promote the event in their press outlet(s) and provide proof thereof.

Daily Passes

Available for non-members only.

The registration fee includes:

  • Access to all academic activities on that day
  • Cultural visits + exhibitions tours on that day
  • Coffee break

Post-Congress Tours

Details to be announced later.

 
* The registration fee covers a hotel room for the listed 6 nights of the Congress. If you choose to arrive earlier you may pay for additional nights and the Host will ensure you keep the same room until the end of the Congress. Earlier registration on-site is possible from 26 June. Departure is fixed for 3 July.
** Saturday 27 June 2026 is a free day for early registration, exploration and rest in preparation for the week ahead. Meals and activities on this day are at the participant’s own cost.
*** Saturday 27 June 2026 includes plenty of free time to visit local sites. The sites themselves will have free entrance, but transportation to them is not included nor organised by the Host.
   
  • PAYMENT

Please note that all payments must be made in advance and in CNY (fees displayed in EUR on the website for reference).

Please choose your payment method in the online registration form. The options are:

  • From abroad: VISA / Mastercard payments only
  • From within China: Alipay, Weixin Pay (possibly others methods to be confirmed)
  • CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations must be made by email to the Congress Secretariat.

Cancellations received before midnight Beijing time on Friday 15 May 2026 will be refunded the deposit minus a 25% administration fee. After this date, no refunds will be possible.

Theme

The theme of the 2026 Congress is "Inheritance and Innovation".

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Programme

The Congress proposes a rich 6-day programme reflecting on ceramics and exploring the wonders of Jingdezhen.

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Welcome to Jingdezhen!

Jingdezhen, a city with a rich ceramic history and traditions that remain firmly rooted in the present.

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