Fees and registration

Benefits of attending

Over the course of this programme, you will hear from some of the world’s most experienced practitioners and academics, meet and network with colleagues from across the industry, and develop your understanding of credit. Most importantly, the conference is a chance for you to test, shape, and share your ideas, away from the day-to-day challenges of meetings, emails, and ‘to do’ lists.

You will have the opportunity participate in:

• Plenary sessions: hear from keynote speakers and have the opportunity to ask questions.
• Presentations: hear speakers from credit scoring consultancies, banks and other financial institutions, and universities, with the opportunity to comment and ask questions.
• Networking: informal and formal opportunities to get to know fellow participants and expand your professional network.

Conference fee

In addition to the presentation programme, the conference fee will include keynote speeches, free pre-conference workshops, delegate networking opportunities, and opportunities to meet with exhibitors, a welcome reception and a conference dinner.

The conference fee includes attendance of workshops in the evening of Tuesday 26 August 2025, starting from 5pm, topics to be announced.

Complimentary and discounted registration

In line with our commitment to inclusivity and diversity, the University of Edinburgh Business School is offering a select number of complimentary and discounted delegate spaces at the Credit Scoring and Credit Control conference to individuals from countries designated as developing by the OECD.

We encourage potential delegates from countries listed on the UK government's website under OECD's developing countries to apply. These allocated spaces are limited and aimed at enabling meaningful engagement and diverse dialogues in the crucial areas of credit management and financial decision-making.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply no later than Thursday 1 May 2025 by emailing credit.research.centre@ed.ac.uk the following:

• Your name and contact details;
• Tell us (in as much detail as you are comfortable with) how you fit the criteria (max 200 words);
• How would attending this event help with your career goals? (max 200 words);
• Are there any topics you are particularly interested in? (max 200 words);
• Please detail any experience that you have of credit scoring and credit control (e.g. area of study, work experience).

Fees (per person)

*In a full-time academic post at the time of the conference
**Currently studying for a PhD at the time of the conference

Fees include access to conference sessions, refreshments, lunches, receptions, and gala dinner. Delegate rates are VAT exclusive.

Visa requirements

Depending on where you are travelling from, there are a few simple rules for travelling to Scotland. Information is available on regulations concerning the length of your stay, how much money you can bring and what products you can take in and out of the country. Application forms, information on how to apply for a visa, as well as guidance for visitors coming to the UK is available on the official UK Government website.

View official guidance on entering the UK

By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.

Programme changes

It may be necessary for reasons beyond our control to change the content and timing of the programme, the speakers, the date or the venue at any time prior to the event date.

Event conduct

The organisers are committed to providing a productive, welcoming and safe environment for discussion and all participants are expected to behave in a professional manner. Anyone who, in the reasonable opinion of the organisers, fails to behave professionally towards speakers, staff and other delegates will be asked to leave the Conference and no refund will be given.

Payment information

All registration fees must be paid in full before the start of the conference. Any outstanding registration fees must be paid before any joining instructions containing information on how to access the event are sent out.

Cancellations

If we have to cancel the event, our liability is limited to a full refund of the Conference fee only. Please note that we will not refund any travel or hotel costs associated with the cancellation of an event.

If you need to cancel your booking:

• All cancellations must be made in writing and sent to crc.conference@ed.ac.uk.
• The charge for cancelling your booking is:
  • Cancellation more than 28 days before the Conference – Conference fee fully refunded.
  • Cancellation 14 days – 28 days before the Conference – 50% of Conference fee refunded.
  • Less than 14 days before the Conference - no refund.

The organisers may, in their discretion, permit transfer of your place to another individual. Requests to transfer must be emailed to crc.conference@ed.ac.uk at least 48 hours in advance of the Conference start.