Student / Volunteer Registration
We are proud supporters of individuals & organizations focused on lactation support health care. Our aim with offering Student rates is to acknowledge their need to receive the education they need at a price that is affordable. Please review the criteria and eligibility requirements below to see if you qualify for this unique registration category.
- Applies only to volunteer counsellors of non-profit peer support organizations like LLL, ABA, and AIMI that are currently not making ANY income working within the maternal-child field and current full time students of an accredited post-secondary institution.
- This option does NOT apply to IBCLC's who are also peer-to-peer breastfeeding counsellors. Any individuals who work in a professional capacity as an IBCLC, regardless of their level of income, are expected to purchase a full price registration. The Student/Volunteer Price is meant as way to help educate and reward individuals who are volunteers or students only and who do not carry out lactation work in a professional capacity.
- This option does NOT apply to individuals currently working in a health care field or in any other field and only taking part time education.
- This option does NOT apply to unemployed individuals who are not a full time student at an accredited post secondary institution.
- Proof of status as a student is required at the time of registration. When prompted, please upload a copy of your letter of confirmation from a supervisor or director, or letter of acceptance of enrollment in a full time course in your field of study. Please ensure your documentation shows a date valid for the conference period.
Registration: Early bird registration opens Jan. 14, 2026. Save the date!
Educational Hours & Credits: GOLD Lactation 2026 offers 28.5 Hours of Continuing Education. CERPs & CMEs, Nurse Contact Hours and Midwifery Contact Hours (0.1 NARM CEUs equivalent to 1 MEAC CEU). Credits are cross recognized for those requiring Dietetic CPEUs. Learn more about the Continuing Education Credits here.
| Main Conference | Add-on Lecture Pack each (6hrs)* | Add-on Lecture Pack each (3hrs)* | ||||
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| Early Bird | Regular | Early Bird | Regular | Early Bird | Regular | |
| ACountry Category | $115 | $135 | $45 | $55 | $25 | $27.50 |
| BCountry Category | $37.50 | $47.50 | $20 | $25 | $12.50 | $15 |
| C & DCountry Category | $25 | $32.5 | $10 | $12.50 | $7.50 | $8.50 |
| What is my Country Category?All Prices in $USD |
Early Bird Registration Opens January 14, 2026. |
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IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have met the student criteria and you have the documentation required before starting Student registration During registration, you will be asked to upload your supporting documentation. Accepted file types include: PDF, JPG, GIF, PNG and Word DOC.
Student Registration Details
- All Student Participants will qualify for all accreditation points that have been approved.
- GOLD Annual Member Discounts do not apply in addition to already discounted Student Registration. However, 3 additional viewing weeks will still be provided to GOLD Annual Members as well as discounts on any regular rate registration throughout the year after your purchase date.
- Thank you for choosing GOLD Lactation to help you in your education goals!
Should you have any questions about this special package, please contact the Conference Manager through our contact form
+ Add-Ons!
Expand your conference experience & educational credits with our add-on options. All add-ons will be available to those that register for the full conference and can be purchased at the time of registration or during the conference period. All add-on packs have applied for CERPs, CMEs, Nurse Contact Hours & Midwifery Contact Hours (MEAC CEUs). Credits are cross recognized for those requiring Dietetic CPEUs. Click through below for more information about each add-on lecture pack.
Infant Development and Breastfeeding: The Body–Brain Connection Lecture Pack (6 Hours)
Breastfeeding shapes infant development in profound ways that go far beyond just being a source of nutrition. Learn more about the powerful relationship that exists between the breastfeeding dyad in this 6-hour special focus package that explores the latest research. It weaves together neurodevelopment, sensory integration, physiology, attachment, and infant mental health to illuminate the whole-body, whole-brain impact of breastfeeding.
The Art & Science of Complex Breast and Nipple Care Lecture Pack (6 Hours)
Assessment and clinical management of breast and nipple conditions is a common challenge for lactation professionals. Elevate your clinical confidence with this 6-hour special focus package that takes a deep dive into the latest research. It offers both a solid foundation for newer clinicians and meaningful updates for seasoned practitioners. Join our expert speakers to deepen your skills in assessing and managing a wide range of breast and nipple conditions.
Breastfeeding & Perinatal Mental Health: Practical Tools for Fostering Emotional Safety Lecture Pack (6 Hours)
The perinatal period can be a vulnerable time for mental health. It is therefore crucial that all care providers working with families in the perinatal period have education on how to effectively provide support and how to identify parents who may need further care. This package is uniquely designed to provide targeted mental health education for care providers working with lactating families. Expand your knowledge of the various factors that influence perinatal mental health and how to provide care in specific circumstances.
Breastfeeding Biomechanics: Functional Approaches to Oral Coordination Lecture Pack (3 Hours)
Feeding difficulties in infants rarely stem from a single cause. They emerge from the dynamic interplay of the nervous system, oral and structural development, physiological readiness, and the relational environment surrounding the feeding experience. This advanced, clinically focused session brings together expert speakers to deepen your understanding of breastfeeding biomechanics and the functional foundations of infant oral coordination.
GOLD Annual Membership*
Enjoy 3 additional weeks to access all conference presentations. Save 10% off the non-student GOLD Conference registration fee as well as GOLD Learing events. Log in anytime to read Forums, download your Certificates, access your account and print receipts.
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If your computer does not pass the Technology Test it is not advisable to register until the possible problem is resolved. Click here for more information or contact us for technical support at [email protected].
Registration Categories
As an international conference, we are sensitive to the fact that not all countries are economically equal. As breastfeeding advocates we recognize that people in these countries generally have the most need for this information and limited resources, which is why in addition to our standard registration options, this year we are offering a special registration fee for residents from countries that fall in Cat. B, C & D. The Categories are based of the Wolrd Bank Data. Please view our Reduced Rate Terms. Proof of residency maybe required.
Category A:
Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cayman Islands, Channel Islands, Chile, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Rep. Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macao, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Palau, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Saint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Martin (French part), Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Virgin Islands (U.S.). TOP
Category B:
Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iran (Islamic Rep.), Iraq, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, FYR Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Samoa, Serbia, South Africa, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, RB Venezuela. TOP
Category C:
Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Rep. Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Arab Rep., El Salvador, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lesotho, Mauritania, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Rep.Yemen, Zambia. TOP
Category D:
Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Dem. Rep. Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Dem. People's Rep. Korea, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe. TOP