PSOGI 2027 – Group Registration

1Discount Structure

Group booking discounts will be applicable based on the total number of delegates registered under a single group in a single transaction:

2Eligibility Criteria

2.1 Same Income Category Requirement

• All delegates must belong to the same income category (High / Middle / Low Income).
• Income category will be determined based on official country classification (as per conference criteria).
• Mixing of income categories within a group is strictly prohibited and will result in rejection of group discount eligibility.

2.2 Cross-Country Eligibility

• Delegates from different countries are eligible to form a single group, provided all represented countries fall under the same income category.
• This allows nations with the same economic classification to collaborate and avail of the group discount together.

2.3 Minimum Group Size

• A minimum of 15 confirmed and paid delegates is required.
• If the final paid group size falls below 15:
  • Group discount will be revoked.
  • Registrations will be recalculated at individual applicable rates.

2.4 Single Point of Contact

• One authorized group coordinator must be assigned.
• The coordinator will be solely responsible for:
  • Submission of accurate and complete delegate data.
  • All official communication with the registration team.
  • Receiving invoices, updates, and instructions.
  • Ensuring timely and complete payment.
• All communication and approvals provided by the coordinator will be treated as final and binding on the entire group.

3Slab-Based Applicability

• Group discounts are strictly linked to the registration slab (Early Bird / Regular / Late).
• The requested slab at the time of application will be considered for pricing.
• Full payment must be completed within the same slab deadline.

4Payment Terms

• Payment must be made in a single consolidated transaction for the entire group.
• Split, staggered, or partial payments are not permitted under the group discount policy.
• 100% advance payment is mandatory for confirmation of registrations.
• Any bank charges, currency conversion charges, or transaction fees must be borne by the payer.

Invoice Validity

• Proforma invoice will be valid for a limited duration (generally 10 days or until slab deadline, whichever is earlier).
• If payment is not received within the validity period:
  • Invoice will be considered expired.
  • Revised invoice will be issued based on current slab rates.

5Scope of Discount

Group discount is applicable only on the base registration fee.

6Cancellation & Refund Policy

• No cancellations, refunds, or reductions are permitted under group bookings.
• Once payment is made, all registrations are considered final and non-refundable.

Partial Utilization

• No refund, credit, or adjustment will be provided for delegates who do not complete registration.

7Group Discount Process

8Coupon Validity

• Coupon codes are valid only within the applicable registration slab.
• Coupons will automatically expire after the slab deadline.

9Additional Services

• All additional services must be selected individually by delegates and paid separately through the registration system.

10Name Change / Replacement Policy

• Name changes/replacements may be allowed up to a defined deadline (as decided by the Organizing Committee).
• Requests must be submitted in writing by the group coordinator.
• Post-deadline changes may be restricted or attract additional administrative charges.

11Misuse / Fraud Prevention

Any misuse of coupon codes, including unauthorized sharing, incorrect mapping, or attempts to bypass eligibility rules, may result in:

• Immediate cancellation of registration
• Forfeiture of fees without refund

12General Conditions

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to:

• Verify all submitted information
• Request additional documentation if required
• Approve or reject group discount requests
• Amend or update the policy without prior notice