The Web Conference 2023 requires at least one full non-student registration for accepted papers, even for students.

The Web Conference 2023 (formerly WWW) is a notable conference in the field of recommender-systems. This year, the conference chairs decided that authors of accepted papers must register at least for one full on-site non-student 3-day ticket, starting at $900, even if the presenting, or all, author(s) are students. That is quite uncommon to my knowledge, and makes the submission less attractive for students who have little or no funding and who must pay registration out of their own pocket.

There is even a screenshot on Twitter showing that, initially, the chairs wanted authors to register for a full 5-day conference, starting at $1.200:

The Web Conference (previously known as the World Wide Web Conference) is one of the most prominent and highly ranked international conferences in the field of web technologies and the internet. It is organized by the International World Wide Web Conference Committee (IW3C2) and is held annually in different cities around the world. The conference has been taking place since 1994 and has since become a leading platform for researchers, academics, and industry professionals to present their latest findings and innovations in the field.

The conference covers a wide range of topics related to the web and the internet, including web architecture, web security, web technologies, and web applications. It also includes a variety of formats, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, and technical presentations. The conference provides a unique opportunity for attendees to engage with some of the most prominent experts and thought leaders in the field and to share their own insights and research.

In terms of its ranking, The Web Conference is considered one of the top conferences in the field of web technologies and the internet. It is often cited as a leading platform for presenting and publishing cutting-edge research in the field, and its proceedings are widely recognized as a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the industry. The conference has been consistently ranked as one of the top conferences in the field of computer science by numerous academic journals and indexes, including the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

The history of The Web Conference is deeply rooted in the evolution of the web and the internet. It was first held in 1994, just a few years after the creation of the World Wide Web, and has since become a key platform for presenting and discussing the latest innovations and developments in the field. Over the years, the conference has seen the presentation of numerous breakthrough technologies and research findings, including the development of the first web browsers and the introduction of new web protocols and standards. It has also been a major platform for discussions on the future of the web and the internet, including the role of new technologies and the challenges faced by the industry.