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Registration - Pillar - UPG Geneva Global Gathering

Registration – Pillar – UPG Geneva Global Gathering

CHF 800.00

A Pillar is a participant whose thought leadership or domain leadership makes it possible for stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes and impact. You are action-oriented and you also value community and collective progress. Your strength serves as foundational support for communities, whether professional or personal. And you bring this spirit to the UPG Geneva Global Gathering.

We look forward to welcoming you to the UPG Geneva Global Gathering.

Registration for Pillar - UPG Geneva Global Gathering
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Participant Group

The option "Participant" is the group that everyone can select. Other participant groups may be eligible for discounts. Please select the participant group that most closely matches your status. Registrations to a group (that leads to a discount being improperly applied) results in a 10% deduction from the amount paid as a contribution towards the administrative processing. There is no risk of any such deduction for those who register with the group "Participant".

This is the standard Participant Group. This is a safe choice if it is not clear whether one belongs to other participant groups.

A discount is available for those who belong to the the UPG Champion participant group. To be eligible for this discount, the UPG Champion contribution for the current calendar year must have already been paid. If this condition is not met, then please select another participant group, for example "Participant".

UPG Champion contributions can be made here: https://unitedpeople.global/product/for-champion-applications/

Registrations to a group (that leads to a discount being improperly applied) results in a 10% deduction from the amount paid as a contribution towards the administrative processing. There is no risk of any such deduction for those who register with the group "Participant".

A discount is available for those who belong to the the UPG Partner participant group. To be eligible for this discount, the participant must be an official delegate from a UPG Partner for a UPG activity during the current calendar year. If this condition is not met, then please select another participant group, for example "Participant".

If in doubt, please contact the contact person within UPG for the UPG activity that you or your organisation is partnering.

Registrations to a group (that leads to a discount being improperly applied) results in a 10% deduction from the amount paid as a contribution towards the administrative processing. There is no risk of any such deduction for those who register with the group "Participant".

A discount is available for those who belong to the the Under 18 participant group. To be eligible for this discount, the participant must be aged less than 18 (eighteen) years on the final day of the official programme of the event. If this condition is not met, then please select another participant group, for example "Participant".

Registrations to a group (that leads to a discount being improperly applied) results in a 10% deduction from the amount paid as a contribution towards the administrative processing. There is no risk of any such deduction for those who register with the group "Participant".

A discount is available for those who belong to the the Elders participant group. To be eligible for this discount, the participant must be aged 70 or over on the first day of the official programme of the event. If this condition is not met, then please select another participant group, for example "Participant".

Registrations to a group (that leads to a discount being improperly applied) results in a 10% deduction from the amount paid as a contribution towards the administrative processing. There is no risk of any such deduction for those who register with the group "Participant".

A discount is available for those who belong to the the Students participant group. To be eligible for this discount, the participant must be enrolled as a full time student in a minimum year-long programme, in an academic institution. Registrations to this participant group are subject to review, availability and approval.

If this condition is not met, then please select another participant group, for example "Participant".

Additional documentation may be requested to confirm registrations to this group.

Any registrations to this group that are declined will be refunded minus a 10% deduction for administrative processing.

Registrations to a group (that leads to a discount being improperly applied) results in a 10% deduction from the amount paid as a contribution towards the administrative processing. There is no risk of any such deduction for those who register with the group "Participant".

A discount is available for those who belong to the the NGO participant group. To be eligible for this discount, the participant must be a staff member working in a registered NGO in the country of operations. Registrations to this participant group are subject to review, availability and approval.

If this condition is not met, then please select another participant group, for example "Participant".

Additional documentation may be requested to confirm registrations to this group.

Any registrations to this group that are declined will be refunded minus a 10% deduction for administrative processing.

Registrations to a group (that leads to a discount being improperly applied) results in a 10% deduction from the amount paid as a contribution towards the administrative processing. There is no risk of any such deduction for those who register with the group "Participant".

Please select the event and your participant group for the correct registration contribution to be displayed. The registration contribution depends on the participant group for each attendee. Please explore the choices in this registration form to see whether you are eligible for any discounts and to see the registration contribution. Thank you.

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Please note the following registration reminders.

If you cancel your registration, then your refund is processed as follows:

  • Cancellation more than eight weeks before the event: 90% refund;
  • Cancellation more than four weeks before the class: 50% refund;
  • Cancellation four weeks or less before the event, or no show: then there is no refund possible.

If your registration arrives too late for us to accept it, then you will be informed and you will be refunded 90% of the amount paid. With 10% deducted to cover transaction costs.

If we cancel your registration due to incomplete or inaccurate documentation and submissions - you will be refunded 90% of the amount paid. With 10% deducted to cover administrative and transaction costs. If this cancellation happens within 3 weeks of the event, then there is no refund possible.

If we cancel your registration due to any violation of the terms, then you will be informed and you will be refunded 50% of the amount paid. With 50% deducted to cover administrative and transaction costs. If this cancellation happens four weeks or less before the start of the event, then there is no refund possible.

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Thank you for your registration for the UPG Geneva Global Gathering.

Enjoy magic moments and outstanding benefits in a programme structured on:

  • Unique Opportunities
  • Action Orientation
  • Business and Economy
  • United We Stand, locally and globally
  • Power of the People

Discover people and ideas that bring your heart to life. Lively sessions, spontaneous performances and compelling topics. Whether you’re obsessed with making the world better or a wide-eyed enthusiast, don’t miss this unique gathering.

Additional information

In-Person OR Online

This is an in-person event.
A number of interactions will also be available online.
Interactive sessions

Sessions are designed to be interactive by default.
Location

Geneva, Switzerland
Event venues

Event venues will be shared with Registered participants
City Immersion

Several activities will provide the opportunities for participants to explore the city of Geneva.

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