IAIA27 will take place from20-23 April 2027 at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre with adjunct events planned before, during, and after the conference. Activities will take place at the convention center unless otherwise noted.
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City
Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
English is the primary language used at IAIA conferences. Unless otherwise noted, all sessions will be held in English.
The preliminary program contains the tentative schedule and plans; be sure to check the final program to confirm details of activities in which you would like to participate. Please note registration deadlines for special events.
To conserve paper, IAIA plans to have a minimal final program. It will be posted in PDF on the website approximately one month prior to the conference, and it will be available in hard copy at conference check-in at the convention center.
The final program will also be available in the conference mobile app, which delegates can use to search for sessions and speakers, select favorite sessions to create a personal agenda, take notes, and more. The mobile app will be available approximately two weeks prior to the conference.
IAIA plans to publish optional conference papers and PowerPoint slides online following the conference. A Program Committee representative will contact you with details upon acceptance of your paper or poster abstract.
Participants are encouraged to submit their papers for possible publication in IAIA’s journal, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal. See www.tandfonline.com/r/iapa for submission information.
IAIA conferences are generally business casual.
PowerPoint projectors and laptop computers will be provided in each session room. Presenters are responsible for arranging and paying in advance for any other equipment needed for their presentations.
Contact IAIA HQ for price information and to order equipment by 13 January 2027. For on-site inquiries, payment will be required at time of request, and IAIA cannot guarantee that equipment will be available.
To avoid equipment rental costs which would necessarily be passed on to delegates in the form of higher registration fees, IAIA does not provide copying, printing, computers or other business services or equipment on-site. Please plan to arrive prepared, or contact your hotel in advance to ensure that it offers any facilities you may need.
IAIA will provide lunches 21-23 April and coffee breaks 20-23 April at the convention center.
Lunch will not be provided on 20 April.
Special dietary requirements: Please indicate any food allergies or special dietary requirements during registration by selecting from the options provided by the venue. The venue will use this information to assist with catering arrangements; however, accommodation of individual requirements cannot be guaranteed. Attendees who indicate a food allergy will be contacted directly by the venue.
If you have a disability and/or have special accessibility needs and require assistance, please contact IAIA HQ by 31 March 2027 to discuss your specific needs.
Individuals officially identified by IAIA may photograph, videotape, and/or audiotape conference events. By attending the conference, you agree to allow your image to be used by IAIA. Individuals are not permitted to record with personal audio or video equipment or other devices such as cell phones, cameras, AI notetakers, or recorders without prior permission from IAIA and the speaker/presenter.
IAIA, the organizing committee, and the venue will not be responsible for medical expenses, accidents, losses, or other unexpected damage to property belonging to conference participants, either during or as a result of the conference and during all tours and events. Participants are strongly advised to arrange their own insurance for health and accident, lost luggage, and trip cancellation.
All conference participants, including delegates, sessions chairs, invited speakers, organizers, exhibitors, and paper and poster presenters, are required to register for the conference at the in-person or exhibitor rate.
IAIA does not have funds available to pay registration and/or travel expenses for program participants.
In-person delegates will receive a name badge upon check-in. The badge is an official pass and must be worn to obtain entry to conference functions. If tickets are required for any events, they will be distributed by HQ. All delegates will receive access instructions for the mobile app in advance of the conference.
Registration fees should accompany the registration form. To qualify for the Early Bird rate, both the registration form and payment must be received by 13 January 2027. Fees are accepted by MasterCard, Visa, or American Express and are charged in US Dollars (USD). Checks made payable to IAIA in USD drawn on a US bank are also accepted.
Registration closes 31 March 2027. Pre-registration and pre-payment by 31 March are required. Cash payments on-site will not be accepted.
IAIA will refund registration fees upon written request received before 31 March 2027. A US$125 processing fee will be retained. After 31 March, no refunds will be issued for cancellations or no-shows. Substitutions for paid registrants may be made in writing without financial penalty. Refunds will be issued after the conference. The refunded amount may differ depending on exchange rates.
