VLDB Registration Office:

The regular registration fee includes attendance at all the conference sessions, tutorials and other scientific events (excluding workshops),  lunch on the first three days of the conference, morning and afternoon refreshment breaks, one copy of the proceedings, one CD with the papers of the proceedings, one reception ticket and one banquet ticket. Please submit one registration form for each regular delegate.

The student registration fee includes everything that is included in the regular registration category fee. However, only a limited number of this type of student registrations is available: First Come, First Server. Every student may choose the low budget registration. There is no limit, but it does not include all benefits. Please submit one registration form for each student delegate. Only full time students qualify for the student rate. Students must present a letter from their supervisor and a student ID on-site.

The "low budget" student registration fee includes attendance at all the conference sessions, tutorials and other scientific events (excluding workshops), morning and afternoon refreshment breaks, one printed and one electronic (CD) copy of the proceedings, and one reception ticket. Please submit one registration form for each student delegate. Only full time students qualify for the "low budget" student rate. Students must present a letter from their supervisor and a student ID on-site.

Early and advance registration payment must be received by the corresponding registration deadline date or the next higher registration fee will apply. Payment must accompany all registration forms and can be made by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Eurocard, Diners) or by bank transfer. Registration forms received without payment will not be processed. Any outstanding registration fees must be paid before attendance at the conference will be authorized.

Cancellations and substitutions are allowed. Cancellations must be made in writing to the VLDB 2003 Registration Office at the address specified above. Full registration fees will be charged unless a cancellation notice is received by August 8, 2003, 5:00 p.m. Berlin time. A Euro 50 handling fee will be applied to all cancelled registrations. No fees will be refunded after the cancellation deadline. Cancellations will be processed after the conference. Substitutions must be made in writing either to the VLDB 2003 Registration Office at the address specified above or on-site. A letter on company/institution letterhead is required from the original registrant stating the conditions of the substitution and the name of the replacement.

Use of personal information. Any personal/business information supplied to the conference will be used by the conference organization for the purposes of conference registration and administration. Names/addresses of attendees will be processed electronically and included in a list of participants that may be posted/distributed during and in connection with the conference. In addition, under control of the VLDB Endowment Board, this information may also be made available for purposes beneficial to the scientific community such as informing attendees of relevant related publications, events, or items of interest to the community. By registering for the conference, participants give their consent for such uses of their personal/business information.

Best effort. The organizers of VLDB 2003 are making every effort to make it an enlightening and enjoyable experience for participants. However, neither the VLDB Endowment nor the local organizers can take responsibility for any damage, loss or inconvenience participants might incur in connection with the conference. In addition, the organizers cannot be held responsible for the correctness or appropriateness of the talks, papers, panels, tutorials and demonstrations included in the conference. In particular, changes to the published conference program or cancellation of parts thereof do not entitle participants to a full or partial refund of the conference fee.