Register

SLAS is pleased to offer discounted registration for students. Students may register online but should be prepared to email a copy of their valid and current student ID to msells@slas.org at the time of registration. Student registrations will not be confirmed until a valid copy of their student ID is received by SLAS. Please see the registration rates above for student registration pricing.

Registration will be located in the Foyer at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin. Badges will not be mailed in advance of this event. Please plan to collect your attendee badge at the following times:

Tuesday 22 March: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday 23 March: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing to msells@slas.org:

• Refund requests submitted on or before 1 March, 2022 are refundable less a €50 administration fee.
• After 1 March, 2022 refunds are not possible.
• Name transfers are available at any time at no charge.
• Refunds will be issued in the same format as payment was received.
• All cancellations will be processed with refunds distributed within 30 days of the close of the event.

Why am I paying a VAT on the Congress Registration Fee?

You are paying a Value Added Tax (VAT) on the registration fee because it is required by the laws and regulations of the EU and its member states. They establish that VAT must be paid on the fees in the country where the congress is held.

Can the VAT be recovered?

Possibly. Only business companies from the European Union and from these Non-European countries can claim back the German VAT. To recover the VAT you must provide the details of your company - name, address, VAT number or Tax ID - for all expenses invoices and submit all original documentation to your company for its processing. This includes such things as Registration, Lodging and Food invoices.

What process should companies follow to recover the VAT?

EU Companies
EU companies must contact the Tax Administration of their own country for instructions regarding the conditions and process to follow for reclaiming the German VAT. There are also minimum VAT amounts that must be met.

For the refund applications for one to three quarters by an EU company the minimum amount is EUR 400. If the refund application relates to a refund period of a calendar year or the remainder of a calendar year, the amount of VAT may not be less than EUR 50. Please note that these amounts refer to ALL the VAT from the expenses incurred FROM ALL ITS EMPLOYEES in Germany for this congress and any other business-related VAT incurred in Germany.

Non-European Companies
The non-European companies have to submit the application for VAT refund directly to the German Federal Central Tax Office. Normally, the application must be filed online via the BZStOnline-Portal - BOP. To be able to file applications, prior registration for the procedure is required. Find information regarding the registration here.

The Non-European companies must make sure their application is received at the latest by 30 June of the year following the year of the incurred expenses. There are also minimum VAT amounts that must be met.

The VAT refund must be at least EUR 1,000, unless the refund period is the calendar year or the last period of the calendar year. The refund for these refund periods must be at least EUR 500. Please note that these amounts refer to ALL the VAT from the expenses incurred FROM ALL ITS EMPLOYEES in Germany for this congress and any other business-related VAT incurred in Germany.

Pay attention the application for VAT refund must be supported by the Certification that the applicant is a taxable person registered for VAT or similar taxes issued by the tax authority from the country of his establishment (For example, in USA it is the form 6166 from IRS).

PARTICIPANT LIABILITY AND PUBLICITY RELEASE AGREEMENT

I, the undersigned, desire to participate in the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening’s ("SLAS") global symposium (“Event”). In exchange for being permitted to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the Event, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. ASSUMPTION OF RISKS. I acknowledge my Event participation may expose me to various risks and dangers. I hereby assume all risks associated with my Event participation, including for personal injury, death, loss of or damage to my property, or any other loss.


2. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, AND ACTIONS. To the extent permitted by applicable law, I hereby waive all claims against, release from all liability (including for negligence), and agree not to bring any action against, SLAS or its directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, representatives, contractors, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Released Persons") for personal injury, death, loss of or damage to my property, or any other loss related to my Event participation.


3. DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION. I shall defend and indemnify SLAS and the Released Persons from all losses, liabilities, claims, and actions (including reasonable attorney's fees and litigation expenses), related to: (i) my acts or omissions; (ii) my Event participation; (iii) the rights granted by me to SLAS under this Agreement; or (iv) my breach of this Agreement.


4. PUBLICITY PERMISSION. I grant SLAS a worldwide, sub-licensable, assignable, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty free right (but not the obligation) to photograph, record, digitize, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works based on, publicly perform, publicly display, and otherwise use and exploit my name, image, likeness, voice, biographical information, and other personal characteristics as they may appear in photographs, recordings (audio and visual), writings, messages, and other materials (collectively, "Materials") related to the Event, in all formats and media now known or hereinafter created, for any purpose, including for advertising, trade, and commercial purposes. I acknowledge SLAS is the owner of the Materials and I have no right to inspect or approve the Materials or SLAS's use of the Materials.


5. MISCELLANEOUS. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, excluding its choice of law rules. Any action must be brought in the federal or state courts located in DuPage County, Illinois. If a court finds a provision of this Agreement unenforceable, the rest of the Agreement remains in effect. As to the provision found unenforceable, the provision is not void, but is to be reformed and enforced to the extent permitted by applicable law. This Agreement is binding on me and my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.


6. STATEMENT OF CONDUCT. SLAS has adopted the following Statement of Conduct. By agreeing to the terms and conditions within event registration, you are agreeing to abide by this Statement of Conduct. SLAS reserves the right to remove a non-compliant participant from the event without refund.


7. EVENT CANCELLATION. SLAS reserves the right to cancel this event due to circumstances beyond the control of the organization. In the event of cancellation, SLAS will do its best to make attendees aware of the cancellation in a timely fashion. Refunds of registration fees are not guaranteed in these circumstances.


8. PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING POLICY. No authorized photography, audio or video recording is permitted at SLAS events. Photographs are strictly for personal, noncommercial use. Please respect SLAS presenters and attendees and refrain from taking photographs if they request.


9. REFUND POLICY. Membership dues are non-refundable. Event registration fees are refundable until 1 March, 2022, at which time a €50 cancellation fee will apply. After this date, refunds are not available.


10. NAME SUBSTITUTIONS. Substitution of name on individual registrations are permitted at no charge at any time after registration is finalized, but not after credentials have been picked up at the event.


11. PRIVACY POLICY. U.S.: https://www.slas.org/privacy.cfm    EU/UK: https://www.slas.org/privacy-notice-eu-uk/


12. SAFE MEETING GUIDELINES. SLAS will adhere to and publish safe meeting guidelines developed in conjunction with the event facility and applicable governing bodies. By registering for this event, participants agree to abide by the guidelines in place at the time of the live event. Safety guidelines will be communicated to registrants via e-mail and the SLAS event website in advance of arrival at the event facility. SLAS reserves the right to remove non-compliant participants from the event without refund.



13. VAT. All pricing is in EURO and is exclusive of German VAT, which is 19%. You will receive a separate invoice for VAT claimback purposes within 30 days of finalizing your registration payment.

    The invoice for your participation shall be issued by VMC, 1 Rond-point de l’Europe, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes / France, French VAT Number: FR75523098614; German VAT Number: DE272399222.

When registering for the Event, you acknowledge receiving the SLAS Privacy Notice and will be required to agree to the registration terms and conditions. No one under the age of 16, including infants, will be admitted to the event. Everyone 16 years of age and older must register. There are no exceptions. Proof of age may be required.