Entomology 2026
Connect Your Science. Expand Your Net.
Get ready for Entomology 2026, ESA’s 74th Annual Meeting! From November 8-11, 2026, Columbus, Ohio, will be buzzing with excitement as thousands of insect-science professionals gather for this unmissable event.
In 2026, our goal for every attendee is to "Connect Your Science. Expand Your Net." Together, we can strengthen our community's bonds, build meaningful partnerships, and weave together different perspectives to amplify the impact of entomology. With educational sessions, career development, networking, student and early career programming, and more, ESA's Annual Meeting has something for everyone!
We hope to see you in Columbus!
IMPORTANT DATES
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November 2025 - March 2026: Submissions open for symposia and workshops
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April - May 2026: Submissions open for student presentations (including competition), 10-minute presentations, poster displays, mini workshops, and meetings (functions and mixers)
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September 14: Registration early bird deadline
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October 9: Housing deadline
Join us for Entomology 2026!
Why You Won’t Want to Miss this Year:
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Innovative Ideas: Dive into groundbreaking research and cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of insect-science.
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Passionate Community: Connect with a vibrant network of professionals who are as enthusiastic about insects as you are.
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Networking Opportunities: Forge meaningful connections with colleagues that could lead to future collaborations.
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Showcase Your Discoveries: Join the conversation and share your research with thousands of passionate insect science professionals.
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Share Your Way: Choose the format that best highlights your work—featured symposia, interactive workshops, dynamic 10-minute presentations, visually engaging poster displays, or even mini-workshops.
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Find Your Tribe: Meet and learn from colleagues across ESA’s discipline-based Sections: Formal & Informal Teaching (FIT), Medical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology (MUVE), Physiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology (PBT), Plant-Insect Ecosystems (P-IE), and Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity (SysEB).
With 253 acres of downtown greenspace and an indoor hydroponic Smart Farm at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, sustainable meetings are part of the city's DNA, making Columbus the perfect destination for ESA's commitment to environmental stewardship.
