Why was the RES 2020 Conference cancelled?
Following the COVID-19 outbreak, the Royal Economic Society has reluctantly cancelled its 2020 Annual Conference that was due to be held at Queen’s University Belfast from 6-8 April. The decision follows constant monitoring of the situation by RES officers and staff and takes into account the latest available information.
However, we are delighted to announce that the 2021 annual conference will be held at Queen’s University, Belfast.
Will the 2020 Annual Conference be postponed until a later date?
The 2020 conference has been cancelled rather than postponed. The RES Annual Conference is planned a long time in advance, and involves coordination between the venue, suppliers, speakers, volunteers and many other important stakeholders.
Will I receive a refund on my registration fee?
All paying delegates will be contacted and given the option of a full refund. Please wait to receive this email before contacting RES.
Will I be refunded for hotel costs?
We are unable to refund hotel costs. Attendees should contact their hotel/lodging directly to cancel reservations.
Will I be refunded for airline tickets?
We are unable to refund airline ticket costs. Please contact your airline directly regarding ticket cancellations.
I am an exhibitor. What should I do?
RES staff will contact you in the coming weeks to discuss either transferring your booking to our 2021 conference or to receive a full refund.
I was due to attend the mentoring retreat. What should I do?
RES staff will contact you in the coming weeks to process any travel or hotel expenses incurred where eligible. We ask that you follow this initial process;
Please contact any hotel or travel supplier immediately to explore one of the following:
- repurposing your booking
- receiving credit against a future booking (if appropriate e.g. next year’s Mentoring Retreat also held in Belfast).
- cancelling the reservation.
Please study the terms and conditions carefully to mitigate financial losses against your booking(s). Your booking may be ATOL protected in which case you may be eligible for a full or partial refund. You should also investigate whether you can claim on your travel insurance or through your institution.
I was due to attend the PhD Junior Symposium. What should I do?
You will be contacted by the Symposium Team in the coming weeks to advise you on next steps. Any questions should be directed in the first instance to res.junior.symposium@gmail.com.
PhD financial assistance scheme
I am a PhD student. Am I eligible for the PhD financial assistance scheme to claim back the cost of my airline or travel tickets?
Travel expenses are not included in the scheme, therefore we will not reimburse airline ticket costs.
Please contact your airline directly regarding ticket cancellations. If you purchased travel insurance, please contact your provider for information and next steps. We strongly advise you to review the terms and conditions for your travel booking. It may be ATOL-protected, in which case you may be eligible for a full or partial refund.
I am a PhD student. Am I eligible for the PhD financial assistance scheme to claim back the cost of my accommodation?
Yes, provided you are eligible for the scheme, and have followed the below guidance.
Attendees must contact their hotel/lodging immediately to explore one of the following:
- repurpose your booking
- receive credit against a future booking (if appropriate e.g. next year’s Conference also held in Belfast).
- cancel the reservation
Please review the terms and conditions carefully to try to mitigate financial losses against your booking. Your booking may be ATOL protected in which case you may be eligible for a full or partial refund. You should also see if you can claim on your travel insurance or through your institution.
Once the options above have been exhausted, you may submit a claim (the form will be available for download from 18th March). You will need to provide evidence of your booking including its terms and conditions.
