Registration
Registration Includes
* Access to all CogSci Keynotes and Invited Panels
* Access to all Symposia Sessions, Oral Talks and Poster Sessions
* Access to all Virtual Presentations
* Coffee breaks and Rumelhart Reception (in-person only)
PLUS on-demand access to invited + submitted program content for up to two years
Registration Procedure
Registration will open in April, 2026
STEP 1: MEMBERSHIP
CSS Members benefit from reduced registration fees. If you are not currently a CSS member, you can join or renew prior to registering for the meeting using the ‘Join or Renew’ button below.
STEP 2: Code of Conduct
By attending the CogSci 2026 Conference, you are required to adhere to the society’s Code of Conduct.
STEP 3: Register
This is a hybrid conference with both live in-person and virtual presentations. All presentations (both invited and submitted) will be recorded and freely available after the conference. Both in-person and virtual presenters must register in order to present at CogSci 2026.
if you are applying for a family grant and/or a hardship waiver, we encourage you to do this before registering for the conference. To apply, please click here (deadline May11).
CogSci 2026 Registration Rates
In-Person & Virtual Registration Fees
Please find the income classification associated with your institution here and choose your tier accordingly.
This is the first time that CogSci will be located in South America. To encourage local participation, we have reduced rates for all attendees whose affiliations are located in South America.
*All prices in USD
The Cognitive Science Society is committed to making our annual conference globally accessible. Hybrid conferences support this goal by enabling full synchronous participation for members who cannot or prefer not to travel. However, hybrid formats are significantly more expensive than in-person formats, requiring dedicated technical support and more complex scheduling. The Society aims to break even on conference costs in general (the conference does not generate a profit for the Society), and the online registration structure reflects these added expenses.
Early Rate: Zone A
(High and upper-middle income countries)
Deadline:
*Member: $525.00
**Student/Post Doc Member: $245.00
*Retired Member: $245.00
Non-Member: $685.00
Regular Rate: Zone A
(High and upper-middle income countries)
Deadline: July 2
*Member: $575.00
**Student/Post Doc Member: $295.00
*Retired Member: $295.00
Non-Member: $735.00
Late Rate: Zone A
(High and upper-middle income countries)
Deadline: August 2
*Member: $625.00
**Student/Post Doc Member: $345.00
*Retired Member: $345.00
Non-Member: $785.00
Early Rate: Zone B
(Lower-middle and low income countries)
Deadline:
*Member: $250.00
**Student/Post Doc Member: $115.00
*Retired Member: $115.00
Non-Member: $330.00
Regular Rate: Zone B
(Lower-middle and low income countries)
Deadline: July 2
*Member: $295.00
**Student/Post Doc Member: $175.00
*Retired Member: $175.00
Non-Member: $375.00
Late Rate: Zone B
(Lower-middle and low income countries)
Deadline: August 2
*Member: $345.00
**Student/Post Doc Member: $225.00
*Retired Member: $225.00
Non-Member: $425.00
Early Rate: South America
(Residing in South America)
Deadline:
*Member: $100.00
**Student/Post Doc Member: $50.00
*Retired Member: $50.00
Non-Member: $130.00
Regular Rate: South America
(Residing in South America)
Deadline: July 2
*Member: $150.00
**Student/Post Doc Member: $125.00
*Retired Member: $125.00
Non-Member: $180.00
Late Rate: South America
(Residing in South America)
Deadline: August 2
*Member: $200.00
**Student/Post Doc Member: $175.00
*Retired Member: $175.00
Non-Member: $230.00
Pre-Conference Workshop Registration
Pre-Conference Workshops
Registration required
Workshop/Tutorial Fees – $40
*All prices in USD
Financial Hardship Registration Fee Waiver
If you need assistance, please complete the Financial Hardship Registration Fee Waiver Application after you register.
Submission Deadline: Monday, May 11, 2026
| Apply Here |
CogSCI Family Grant Program
The Cognitive Science Society wishes to support registered attendees who are presenting work as a primary author in a poster or oral presentation with their family care costs. If you would like to learn more about this grant program, click here.
Submission Deadline: Monday, May 11, 2026.
| Apply Here |
Registration Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing. The amount paid less a $50 processing fee will be refunded for cancellations emailed prior to 30 June 2026. Following this date, no refunds will be issued.
Transfer Policy: There will be a charge of $50 to transfer a registration to another person. Transfer requests must be made by 30 June 2026. Following this date, no transfers will be issued.
The cancellation/transfer fee will be waived for participants who have not been able to secure visas.
The Cognitive Science Society reserves the right to modify the conference program. In the event of a cancellation, administrative fees are assessed and membership is not refunded.
Contact for Registration
For any inquiries regarding Registration for CogSci 2026, please contact the Cognitive Science Society Secretariat.
Cognitive Science Society, Inc.
c/o Podium Conference & Association Specialists
2661 Queenswood Drive
Victoria, BC, V8N 1X6
Phone +1 250 472 7644
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