Registration Categories
BioCAS 2019 used a tiered fee structure based on IEEE membership status and registration type (author/non-author). The figures below reflect the categories described in the conference materials.
| Category | IEEE Member | Non-IEEE Member |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | Standard rate | Higher rate |
| Student | Reduced rate | Reduced rate |
| Life Member | Reduced rate | — |
| Pre-Symposium only | Day-rate option | Day-rate option |
Author Registration Requirement
At least one author of each accepted paper was required to register by the final submission deadline of August 30, 2019. Author registrations were processed at the full (non-student) rate to cover paper inclusion in the proceedings and IEEE Xplore.
- One registration covers up to two papers.
- Each additional paper beyond the second required an extra paper fee.
- Registration confirmation was needed before uploading the final manuscript.
Student Travel Support
Travel grants were available for full-time students whose accepted work was presented at BioCAS 2019. Eligible students could request reimbursement of travel expenses through the conference's student travel support program, subject to available funds and verification of enrollment status.
- Applicants were required to be IEEE student members in good standing.
- Reimbursement covered a portion of transportation and lodging costs.
- Awards were administered by the organizing committee after the event.
Registration tiers for the symposium were organized around professional affiliation and the nature of attendance, allowing participants to select a category that matched their status as an IEEE member, a non-member professional, or a student researcher. The structure acknowledged the contribution of long-standing members of the engineering community by offering reduced options for those recognized as life members, while also providing flexible day-rate attendance for visitors wishing to join specific sessions without committing to the full program. Accepted contributions depended on at least one author completing a full registration, a standard practice in the conference circuit that helps ensure each paper is represented at the event. This arrangement balanced accessibility for emerging scholars with the operational needs of the organizers, supporting a diverse audience drawn from biomedical circuits, intelligent healthcare systems, and related disciplines converging in Nara for the gathering.
Payment Methods
Registration payments were processed online through the conference registration system. Accepted methods included major credit cards and, where applicable, bank transfer. Receipts and confirmation emails were issued automatically upon successful payment.
On-Site Registration
On-site registration was available at the venue in Nara, Japan during the event dates. On-site rates were the same as the standard online rates; attendees were encouraged to register in advance to avoid queues and to receive materials promptly.