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Participation Fee
Participation in the MSIT Annual International Workshop on the Evaluation of Heterogeneous Multicomponent Equilibria is free of charge. There is no registration fee and no academic programme fee.
Accommodation & meals at Schloss Ringberg
Participants are required to cover the costs for accommodation and meals at Schloss Ringberg.
Full board package (5 nights): € 918.00 *
The full board package will be invoiced by the organisers after registration.
It includes:
- Accommodation for the full duration of the Workshop
- Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), incl. one drink with each meal
- Two coffee breaks per day with refreshments & snacks
- Use of conference and working facilities
Additional drinks and snacks (e.g. from the maxi-bar in the Gartenzimmer) are charged separately.
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* - Note for participants from the Max Planck Society:
- For participants affiliated with the Max Planck Society, there will be no invoice issued by the organisers.
- Accommodation and meals at Schloss Ringberg must be paid on-site directly to the venue. The applicable rates for 2027 will be published by
Schloss Ringberg in September 2026. - Accommodation costs are partially subsidized by the Schlößmann Foundation.
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Booking of accommodation and meals will be made by the organisers on behalf of the participants directly with the confirmation of your registration.
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Tax and Payment Information
All fees include 19% German VAT. According to Article 53 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and §3a (3) No. 5 UStG, the place of supply for event admission services (such as scientific conferences) is where the event takes place. Since the MSIT Winter School is held in Germany, German VAT applies regardless of the participant’s country of origin (no reverse charge).
Once your electronic registration has been received, you will receive confirmation of receipt. This does not yet represent the acceptance of your contract offer, but only informs you that your booking has been received. Registrations will be considered in the order they are received, as places are limited depending on the event. After the registration has been reviewed, MSI will confirm the registration via e-mail. With this confirmation your registration is legally binding. The confirmation email will include details of your registration and payment options. You will then have two weeks to pay the participation fee (by bank transfer, or credit card, or PayPal). Any bank transfer fee must be paid by the participant. We will keep you informed by e-mail about the status of your registration.
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Registration is open till 10.12.2026. Number of places is limited.
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Workshop Format
The workshop consists of group work sessions and participant presentations. During registration, you have the opportunity to suggest a materials system of particular interest. While it may not be possible to accommodate all suggestions, every effort will be made to include as many as possible in the programme.
Group work is organised as follows:
Small groups of 3–5 scientists collaboratively prepare a critical evaluation of phase diagram data for a selected materials system. The necessary literature and working infrastructure are provided by MSI. Each group is designed to foster knowledge transfer, with experienced scientists guiding and supporting early-career participants.
The Guidelines for Critical Evaluation are available here.
Who Can Attend
The MSIT Workshop is open to members of MSIT®.
We also welcome experts in the field of heterogeneous phase equilibria and thermodynamics who are not yet members.
If you have not attended one of our workshops before and are interested in joining 
MSIT®, please send a brief email to 
MSIT-Events
msiport
com introducing your scientific activities; a list of publications would be appreciated.
Cancellation Policies
By registering, you agree to the 
MSI's General Terms & Conditions for Events and to the below Cancellation Policy.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of participation must be made in writing (by e-mail). The date of receipt of the e-mail is considered the effective cancellation date.
While participation in the workshop is free of charge, the booking of accommodation and meals is binding and subject to the cancellation conditions.
In case of cancellation, the organisers will cancel the booked accommodation and meals on behalf of the participant. The following charges will apply:
- Up to 3 months before the start of the event: full refund minus 50€ administrative fee
- From 3 months up to 2 weeks before the start of the event: 75% of the agreed price will be charged
- Less than 2 weeks before the start of the event or in case of no-show: 100% of the agreed price will be charged
The participant is responsible for any bank fees incurred in connection with payments and refunds.
Substitutions are possible at any time. Please inform us by e-mail as soon as the replacement participant is confirmed.
We strongly recommend that participants ensure their availability before registering, as these costs must be borne by the participant.
More details on the cancellation policy of MSI GmbH and withdrawal right please see in the MSI's Terms & Conditions for Events.
For questions or to cancel registration, please contact MSIT-eventsmsiportcom