Accommodation

Group bookings 

You can book as a group if you wish to book two rooms or more. 

For group bookings processed through the online accommodation booking system, the group manager will be asked to accept the terms and conditions electronically. This includes confirmation of the payment and change and cancellation policies. 

Payment, changes and cancellation policies for the online accommodation booking system 

For the full terms and conditions, please see the online booking system. 

• For payment by bank transfer, you will receive an email indicating that your booking request has been received. A payment order will then be sent by email with the bank details to transfer the full amount due. If the Accommodation team (c/o MCI Suisse SA) does not receive payment within 10 working days of the booking being made or by 26 May 2027 (whichever is earlier), as per the general terms and conditions, the booking request will automatically be cancelled. 
• When using a credit card, MCI will charge the full balance due for the entire stay at the time of room reservation. 
• From 27 May 2027, only credit card payments will be accepted, and the provided credit card will be debited upon receipt of the booking with the full balance due. 
• When a booking request is submitted on the system, an email is automatically sent, indicating that your booking request has been received. The team will send you a booking confirmation and accommodation invoice upon receipt of the full payment.

You can change or cancel your accommodation booking by: 

• Using your personal accommodation dashboard, accessible via email or your IAS conference account. 
• Sending an email the Accommodation team at accommodation@iasociety.org.