| Type | Category | Early Bird (until 2/15/25) | On-Time (until 8/10/25) | On-Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Person | Professional Member | 450 | 480 | 550 |
| Non-Member | 550 | 610 | 675 | |
| Student or Low GNI Country Member | 225 | 255 | 325 | |
| Guests | 175 | 200 | 225 | |
| Virtual | Member | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Non-Member | 200 | 200 | 200 |
* See World Bank map.
Afghanistan - Burkina Faso - Burundi - Central African Republic - Chad - Democratic People’s Republic of Korea - Democratic Republic of Congo - Eritrea - Ethiopia - Guinea-Bissau - Liberia - Madagascar - Malawi - Mali - Mozambique - Niger - Republic of Yemen - Rwanda - Sierra Leone - Somalia - South - Sudan - Sudan - Syrian Arab Republic - Togo - Uganda
The capital city of Madagascar is home to 4 million people and sits 1,280 meters above sea level in the center of the island. The city is home to 21 diplomatic missions, several national and local sports teams (including the national rugby team – the Makis), and people from all 18 Malagasy ethnic groups. Major historic landmarks include the Andafiavaratra Palace, the tomb of Rainiharo, Lake Anosy, four 19th century martyr churches, and the Museum of Art and Archaeology. The city is also home to a thriving arts scene with Malagasy music played in venues across the city. Antananarivo has established sister city agreements with Montreal (Canada), Suzhou (China), Vorkuta (Russia), and Yerevan (Armenia).
Antananarivo has a temperate climate, despite being situated in the Tropics, due to its high elevation of 1,300 to 1,400 meters (4,265 to 4,593 ft) above sea level. Antananarivo receives practically all of its average annual 1,400 mm (55.1 in) rainfall between November and April. The dry season between May and October is pleasant and sunny, although somewhat chilly, especially during the nights, and in the mornings and evenings. Although frosts are rare in Antananarivo, they are common at higher elevations.
There are public and private hospitals in Antananarivo that handle routine operations. Complex surgery requires evacuation to Mauritius, South Africa, or La Reunion; delegates will be encouraged to ensure they have adequate travel health insurance to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation. Visitors to Madagascar should drink only boiled or bottled water.
Travelling in groups is recommended in Antananarivo though it is generally safe to walk in many parts of the city during the day.
Antananarivo is one of the cheapest capital cities in the world.
All member categories below refer to members of the International Primatological Society (IPS). If you are not yet a member, it is highly encouraged to become a member to enjoy the member rates. You may register as an IPS member here.
All in-person registrations (including guests) include entry to the closing banquet, a separate ticket is not required.
Registration Fees can be found in the table below.
Note: Corresponding with IPS’s recent change in membership categories, there are new registration categories corresponding to World Bank’s GNI designations. When you register, you will fill in your country name which will determine your registration fees.
| Type | Category | Early Bird (until 2/15/25) | On-Time (until 8/10/25) | On-Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Person | Professional Member - High GNI Countries (* Dark Green) | 450 | 480 | 550 |
| Professional Member - Upper Middle GNI Countries (* Light Green) | 300 | 335 | 400 | |
| Student, Postdoc, Contingent Worker or Other GNI Country Members (* Purples) | 225 | 255 | 325 | |
| Non-Member | 550 | 610 | 675 | |
| Guests | 175 | 200 | 225 | |
| Virtual | Member | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Non-Member | 200 | 200 | 200 |
* See World Bank map.
Refund Policy: Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing (via email) to the IPS Treasurer, Trudy Turner (trudy@uwm.edu), by August 10, 2025. An administrative fee of at least 25% will be deducted from the total amount originally charged. All refunds will be paid after the IPS Congress.
