Due to global health and safety concerns and limitations placed on the number of people who can gather physically in one space, the 5th Annual IC3 Conference is being made available in a hybrid format. Delegates will be able to choose and attend the conference either in-person in New Delhi or virtually through our unique virtual platform from anywhere in the world. Most of the pre- and post-conference events, as well as the sessions and networking opportunities during the two days of the conference will be offered both in-person and virtually. Some of the traditionally in-person events including the University Exhibits, the IC3 Fair & Symposium, and the High School Exhibits have been adapted into separate in-person and virtual versions. Our aim is to ensure that virtual attendance does not impact the quality of experience of the learning and networking opportunities being offered to delegates. 

The health and safety of our community is our topmost priority. IC3 is committed to the highest standards of health and safety protocols during the 5th Annual IC3 Conference. Click here to view the latest updates on the measures being taken to ensure a safe and healthy experience for delegates.

If you had registered for the 5th Annual IC3 Conference in 2020, your registration will be carried forward to 2021. The registration fee that you had paid in 2020 will be adjusted to the new registration fee, based on whether you choose an in-person or virtual registration. The IC3 team will contact you with the next steps needed to carry forward your registration soon.

Most of the events through the conference week will be offered in a hybrid format to enable equal access for delegates registered both in-person and virtually. However, due to health and safety concerns and logistical constraints, some events through the conference week will be offered either exclusively in-person or exclusively virtually. 

Click here to view the details of events being offered for in-person and virtual attendance.

Registration inclusions and exclusions for in-person attendance

For high school delegates:

Inclusions

• Conference materials
• 2 lunches and 1 dinner
• Networking/refreshment breaks
• Access to all sessions on 25 August and 26 August 2021
• Access to IC3 Expo, both at the conference venue and on the virtual platform
• Access to In-person University Exhibits during the conference 
• Access to Virtual University Exhibits
• Participation in High School Exhibits during the conference
• Participation in Virtual High School Exhibits (no additional cost but must be selected as a separate add-on item)
• Mobile app access
• Pre-Conference Networking

Exclusions: Flights, accommodation, ground transport and visa expenses, Pre-Conference Workshops

For university delegates:

Inclusions

• Conference materials
• 2 lunches and 1 dinner
• Networking/refreshment breaks
• Access to all sessions on 25 August and 26 August 2021
• Access to IC3 Expo, both at the conference venue and on the virtual platform
• Access to In-person High School Exhibits during the conference 
• Access to Virtual High School Exhibits
• Participation in University Exhibits during the conference
• Participation in Virtual University Exhibits (no additional cost, but must be selected as a separate add-on item)
• Mobile app access
• Pre-Conference Networking

Exclusions: Flights, accommodation, ground transport and visa expenses, Virtual Fair & Symposiums

Registration inclusions for virtual attendance

For high school delegates:

• Access to the Virtual University Exhibits on 24 August

For university delegates:

• A virtual booth at the Virtual University Exhibits on 24 August

The cost of in-person attendance registration is marginally higher to cover conference venue arrangements such as banquet space, meals, and refreshments.

Delegates registered for in-person attendance can also access the sessions online through our virtual platform.

The hybrid format of the 5th Annual IC3 Conference makes it possible for delegates to access the conference virtually from anywhere in the world. 

If for any reason, a registered delegate decides to change the status of their registration from in-person to virtual or vice-versa, they will be able to do so. To upgrade from a virtual attendance to in-person, please write to us at info@ic3conference.com. If a change in status is approved, delegates will have to pay the difference in the registration fee. To move from an in-person registration to virtual registration, delegates can write to us at info@ic3conference.com with the request, and their registration will be changed and the difference refunded to them.

Should an in-person participation not be possible due to health and safety reasons, either self-imposed or related to policies imposed by IC3, the conference venue or an external governing body, delegates will be expected to participate in a purely virtual capacity. University delegates will receive a refund for the difference in cost between in-person and virtual registration fees, rather than a full refund.

The deadline to alter the status of registration is 18 August 2021.

Should a high school delegate registered for in-person attendance be unable to attend the conference due to health and safety reasons, either self-imposed or related to policies imposed by IC3, the conference venue or an external governing body, the delegate will be expected to participate in a purely virtual capacity.

Should a university or approved organization delegate registered for in-person attendance be unable to attend the conference due to health and safety reasons, either self-imposed or related to policies imposed by IC3, the conference venue or an external governing body, the delegate will be expected to participate in a purely virtual capacity. In this case, a refund for the difference in cost between in-person and virtual registration fees, rather than a full refund, will be issued to the delegate.

Registration for the 5th Annual IC3 Conference cannot be canceled. 

Should a high school delegate be unable to attend the conference due to health and safety reasons, either self-imposed or related to policies imposed by IC3, the conference venue or an external governing body, the delegate will be expected to participate in a virtual capacity.

Should a university or approved organization delegate be unable to attend the conference due to health and safety reasons, either self-imposed or related to policies imposed by IC3, the conference venue or an external governing body, the delegate will be expected to participate in a purely virtual capacity. In this case, a refund for the difference in cost between in-person and virtual registration fees, rather than a full refund, will be issued to the delegate.

If a delegate is unable to attend the conference either in-person or virtually, they can transfer their registration to another person in their institution before 18 August 2021. Please write to info@ic3conference.com to request a transfer of your registration.

Yes, delegates can transfer their registration to someone else from their institution before 18 August 2021. Please write to info@ic3conference.com to request a transfer of your registration.

For in-person attendance at the conference, there is a maximum limit of three participants per campus for high school delegates. For virtual attendance, there is no limit on the number of high school delegates who can register from one institution.
There is no limit on the number of university delegates and approved organization delegates who can register for the conference from one institution.

There is no deadline to register for virtual attendance at the 5th Annual IC3 Conference. For in-person attendance, the deadline will be 18 August 2021 or when the conference venue reaches capacity, whichever is earlier.

Independent counselors who work with high schools and will attend on behalf of and with their schools’ permission may be allowed to register for the Annual IC3 Conference, in the registration category of “Other Approved Organization Delegates”.

Yes! In line with IC3’s objectives to make the conference accessible for all deserving college and career counselors, the IC3 Scholarship program offers grants for high school delegates, which may include conference registration and travel to the conference city. The IC3 Scholarship grant is valid ONLY for in-person attendance, counselors will have to commit to attending the conference in-person when they apply for the grant. Counselors are responsible for their meals outside of the conference-provided meals. For details, visit the IC3 Scholarship webpage.

In light of the unique challenges faced by universities due to the global pandemic, this year, universities will be allowed to participate in the IC3 Live Virtual Fair & Symposium events during the conference week without registering for the conference. Click here for details.
To participate in all other pre- and post-conference events during the conference week, delegates must be registered for the main conference.

The registration cost for the IC3 Live Virtual Fair & Symposium events covers one university representative.

The 5th Annual IC3 Conference will be held in-person in New Delhi. The conference hotel is Taj Palace, New Delhi located at 2, Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021, India. The hybrid nature of the conference also allows participants to attend the conference virtually from anywhere in the world.

Delegates can consider the following hotels located within 5kms of the conference hotel:

• ITC Maurya New Delhi - Diplomatic Enclave, Sadar Patel Marg, New Delhi 110021, India - 0.3 km from Taj
• The Leela Palace New Delhi - Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110002, India - 2.5kms from Taj
• Hyatt Regency Delhi - Bhikaiji Cama Place, Ring Road, New Delhi 110066, India - 3.2 km from Taj
• Jaypee Vasant Continental - Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India – 4.4kms from Taj
• The Claridges Hotel - 12 Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi 110011, India – 4.5kms from Taj
• Sarovar Portico Naraina - A-9, Naraina Vihar, New Delhi 110028, India - 4.9 kms from Taj
• Shangri-La's - Eros Hotel, New Delhi - 19 Ashoka Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001, India - 5.4 km from Taj
• Le Meridien New Delhi - Windsor Place, New Delhi 110001, India - 5.3kms from Taj

Yes, we have several other accommodation options. We are happy to recommend some alternative hotels in the area. It is not required that conference attendees stay at the conference hotel. For more information, please review the list of nearby hotels directly above this (in the FAQ “Are there other hotels in the area around the conference hotel?”), or write to info@ic3conference.com.

The session proposals are now closed.

Delegates interested in presenting a session will be able to present a session in-person as well as virtually.  However, the session proposals are now closed.

IC3 shares free videos of previous annual conference sessions on the IC3 YouTube channel! For a copy of the slides from a specific session, please contact the individual presenter to inquire directly.

• If you are not an Indian citizen, you may need a nonimmigrant visa to enter the country. For more information on requirements check with your local Indian Embassy or Consulate. If needed, we may be able to provide registered delegates a letter of invitation. Please email admin@ic3conference.com for further information.
• Note: Some nationalities can apply for an e-visa. Please read about the different e-visa types/options, eligibility, requirements, and the application procedures here: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

The closest international airport to the 5th Annual IC3 Conference is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Flights from DEL directly connect to most international and India domestic destinations.

From a comfort and safety perspective, we recommend conference participants use hotel cars at the conference hotel.