The International Symposium on Frontier in Chemical Engineering: The 17th Annual Conference of the Global Chinese Chemical Engineering Scholars (GACCE-2025) takes place in Queenstown and Auckland across 13 - 18 August, 2025.
13 - 14 August 2025: Queenstown programme
15 - 18 August 2025: Auckland programme, hosted at the University of Auckland
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
All conference cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing by the purchaser as outlined below. Requests should be sent to gcces@gdut.edu.cn, addressed to Prof. Yuanyuan Shao (邵媛媛教授).
The conference registration fees include morning and afternoon teas, lunches, the welcome reception, conference dinner, and excursions. No discounts or refunds are available for delegates who choose not to attend these events.
Registrations are not fully refundable. In all cases, an administration charge will always apply.
50% Partial Refunds: You can request a refund of 50% of your payment to your original payment method if you decide to change your plan for reasons other than the unplanned events mentioned below. Please submit your refund application to us at gcces@gdut.edu.cn before 12 pm on 31 May 2025 (EST +8, Beijing Time).
No Refunds - After 31 May 2025, no refunds will be made.
Alternative to cancellation - Transfer Registration may be transferred to another person from your organisation. We (gcces@gdut.edu.cn) must be advised in writing of the change before 12 pm on 1 August 2025 (EST +8, Beijing Time).
Unplanned events - VISA-related issues: If your visa application to New Zealand is disapproved or rejected, you can request an 85% partial refund to your original payment method if you are unable to attend the conference. This will only be granted if the visa rejection prevents you from attending, and you submit your refund application to us at gcces@gdut.edu.cn before 12 pm on 20 July 2025 (EST +8, Beijing Time) with the necessary supporting documents
• VISA-related issues: You must provide a copy of disapproval of rejection letter issued by Immigration New Zealand
Event Services shall not be required to refund any fees or charges paid in addition to the Face Value of the Registration for example, any Handling Fee or postage or courier charges except where required by applicable New Zealand law. No interest or costs will be payable in respect of any monies refunded. Neither Event Services nor the organiser will be liable for any associated costs, expenses or loss (including, without limitation, any indirect and/or consequential loss, such as for travel to the Venue or any accommodation costs).
