FORGE 2026

Registration Guidelines

Conference Registration Guidelines

1. Registration Requirements

All authors whose full-length papers, extended abstracts, posters, or technology innovation submissions have been accepted for presentation must complete the conference registration process within the specified deadline.

Registration is mandatory for inclusion in the official conference program and, where applicable, the conference proceedings/publications.

Acceptance of a submission does not constitute registration. Authors must complete the registration process separately after receiving their acceptance notification.

2. Registration Forms

Participants should use the appropriate registration form based on their participation category.

Registration Category Who Should Register Registration Form
Author Registration Presenting authors of accepted full-length papers, extended abstracts, oral presentations, posters, and technology innovation submissions Author Registration Form
Conference Attendee Registration Co-authors and other participants attending the conference without presenting Conference Attendee Registration Form

3. Registration Deadlines

Category Registration Deadline
Presenting Authors 25 September 2026
Conference Attendees/Participants 25 September 2026

4. Registration Policies and Instructions

Please observe the following registration requirements:

  1. Each accepted submission must have at least one registered presenting author.

  2. One author registration applies to one accepted submission and one presenting author only.

  3. A separate registration is required for each additional accepted submission, even when the same author is presenting multiple submissions.

  4. Presenting authors of oral presentations, poster presentations, and technology innovation presentations must complete the Author Registration Form.

  5. Co-authors and participants who will attend without presenting should complete the Conference Attendee Registration Form.

  6. All information submitted through the registration form must be complete, accurate, and consistent with the accepted submission.

  7. The title of the submission and the names and order of authors must exactly match the accepted version. Any changes should be communicated to the conference organizers before registration is finalized.

  8. Registration information may be used for the preparation of the official conference program, name badges, certificates, attendance records, and conference publications/proceedings.

  9. Where a registration or publication fee is applicable, participants must upload valid proof of payment/transaction receipt through the registration portal.

  10. Registration will be considered complete only after the submitted information and, where applicable, payment details have been successfully verified.

  11. A registration confirmation will be communicated to the registered participant following successful verification.

5. Registration Fee Policy

5.1 National Participants

Registration is currently free of charge for participants from Pakistan (including Expat).

However, separate charges may apply for specific services or requirements, including but not limited to:

  • Conference proceedings or publication-related services;

  • Accommodation;

  • Additional conference services or facilities; and

  • Other optional conference-related arrangements.

Should any such charges become applicable, the conference organizers will communicate the relevant details, fees, and payment procedures to participants in advance.


5.2 International Participants

International participants are warmly invited to participate in the conference through in-person attendance or virtual participation, subject to the presentation and participation options offered by the conference.

Information regarding applicable registration fees, payment procedures, presentation arrangements, and virtual participation will be communicated to international participants as appropriate.

Registration Fee Structure (International Participants only)

Sr. No.

Registration Category

Registration Fee (USD)

Publication/Benefits

1

Full-Length Paper (Oral Presentation)

$100

Full paper published in the Conference Proceedings

2

Oral Presentation (Extended Abstract)

$50

Abstract published in the Book of Abstracts

3

Poster Presentation

$30

Abstract published in the Book of Abstracts

4

Technology Innovation Presentation

$50

Technology summary published in the Book of Abstracts

5

Conference Participant (Non-Presenter)

$20

Conference attendance and Certificate of Participation

 

Registration Includes

Registered participants will receive:

  • Access to all sessions
  • Conference kit and program book (onsite participants)
  • Participation certificate
  • Inclusion of accepted papers/abstracts in the official conference publications (where applicable)
  • Tea/coffee breaks and lunch during the conference (onsite participants)
  • Access to keynote lectures, panel discussions, and networking sessions

6. Important Registration Notice

Participants are advised to complete the registration process within the applicable deadline.

Please note that submission acceptance and conference registration are separate processes. Acceptance of a paper, abstract, poster, or technology innovation submission does not automatically confirm participation in the conference.

Only submissions associated with a duly completed and verified registration will be considered for inclusion in the final conference program and, where applicable, the official conference proceedings/publications.

For any registration-related queries or clarification, participants are encouraged to contact the conference organizing committee through the official conference communication channels.

Contact Information

For registration-related queries, please contact che.events@giki.edu.pk