Register for GDI 2026 and DigiBUILT 2026
One registration covers both conferences, held online on 7 and 8 December 2026.
Early Bird Rates Apply
Early bird rates end in 26 days, on 13 November 2026.
Registration for GDI 2026 and DigiBUILT 2026 is open. One registration covers both conferences.
GDI 2026 and DigiBUILT 2026 run together online on 7 and 8 December 2026, and a single registration covers both.
DigiBUILT 2026 is chaired by Professor Frederick Marks of ANFA and Professor Derek Clements-Croome of the University of Reading.
Each registered paper is considered for publication, subject to the publisher's own independent checks.
Every presenting author receives a certificate of presentation.
Registration Fees
All fees are in New Zealand dollars, include GST and are substantially reduced from GDI 2025.
For students, presenting or attending.
For academics, professionals and all other participants.
For each further paper by the same registered author. Available only with a Student or Delegate registration.
| Registration | Early bird1 Oct to 13 Nov | Standard14 Nov to 1 Dec |
|---|---|---|
| Student | $399 | $499 |
| Delegate | $699 | $799 |
| Additional paper | $299 | $299 |
Dates and Deadlines
All deadlines are 11:59 pm NZDT. Times in Pacific/Auckland are shown beneath each date.
- 1 October 2026Registration opens
- 13 November 2026Early bird rates endFri, 13 Nov, 11:59 pm your time Google Outlook / Apple
- 1 December 2026Registration closesTue, 1 Dec, 11:59 pm your time Google Outlook / Apple
- 6 December 2026Author registration closesSun, 6 Dec, 11:59 pm your time Google Outlook / Apple
- 7 and 8 December 2026Conference, online Google Outlook / Apple
Each Registration Includes
- Online access to both conference days, 7 and 8 December 2026
- Presentation of one paper in its allocated session
- Certificate of presentation
- Consideration of the paper for publication
Each Student or Delegate registration covers one attendee and one paper. Authors presenting more papers add an Additional paper for each.
Have These Ready
- Paper ID
- Your ConfTool submission ID for each paper you will present
- Certificate name
- Your name exactly as it should appear on the certificate
- Organisation
- Your organisation, position and country
- Payment
- A payment card, or details for an invoice from AUT Events
- Discount code
- If the organisers have sent you a discount code, enter it in the portal before payment
Five Steps
Your details, paper IDs and payment are all entered in the portal, once.
- 1Open the portal
Select Register below to open the official registration portal.
- 2Choose your registration
Select Student or Delegate registration.
- 3Add further papers
Add one Additional paper for each further paper you will present as the same author.
- 4Enter your details
Enter your details, your paper ID or IDs and your name for the certificate. You enter these once, in the portal.
- 5Accept and pay
Accept the Terms and Conditions of Participation and complete payment. Confirmation follows by email.
Choosing the Right Option
| Your situation | Register as |
|---|---|
| Student presenting one paper | Student |
| Academic or professional presenting one paper | Delegate |
| Presenting two or more papers as the same author | Student or Delegate, plus one Additional paper for each further paper |
| Co-authors who will each attend | One registration for each attendee |
| Attending without presenting | Student or Delegate |
Registration Questions
Does one registration cover both GDI 2026 and DigiBUILT 2026?
Yes. The two conferences share one registration and one portal.
How many papers does one registration cover?
One. For each further paper presented by the same registered author, add an Additional paper at $299.
Do all co-authors need to register?
At least one author of each accepted paper must register by 6 December 2026. Each co-author who wishes to attend registers separately.
Where do I enter my paper ID?
In the portal. Enter the ConfTool submission ID for each paper you will present. There is nothing to submit on this website.
Do the fees include GST?
Yes. All fees are in New Zealand dollars and include GST.
Can my institution pay by invoice?
For invoices and payment arrangements, contact AUT Events at [email protected] before registering.
I have a discount code. Where do I use it?
Enter it in the portal before payment. Discount codes are issued by the organisers.
Is any part of the conference in person?
The main conference is held entirely online. The in-person Industry Chapter Day took place at AUT on 11 September 2026 with complimentary registration.
Is my fee refundable if my paper is not published?
Registration fees cover participation in the conference, and publication outcomes leave them unchanged. See the Cancellation, Refund and Substitution Policy.
GDI 2025 in Auckland
The inaugural edition brought researchers and industry together at Beca House and AUT in December 2025.
Supported By
Cancellations
Author and additional paper registrations become non-refundable once the paper is scheduled in the programme or forwarded to a publisher. Full details are in the Cancellation, Refund and Substitution Policy.
Help with Registration
Payments, invoices and receipts: [email protected]
Papers and academic matters: [email protected]
Submitting any contribution to GDI or DigiBUILT, including GDI 2025, or registering for, attending, presenting at or otherwise taking part in any GDI-related event, means you have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions of Participation and the policies they incorporate. See clause 2.