Program Enhancement Funds

ESA provides funds for program enhancement as an incentive to attract speakers for the Annual Meeting, thereby improving meeting content and attendance. Program Enhancement Funds (PEF) are used to enhance the educational content of the Annual Meeting program and have certain restrictions on their use, as detailed below.

Program Information

From educational sessions, career development, networking, student and early career programming and more, ESA's Annual Meeting, has something for everyone! Browse the wide range of events in this year's meeting program.

Annual Meeting Volunteer Opportunities

The ESA Annual Meeting depends on the following volunteers to ensure the meeting runs smoothly. Thank you for considering serving in one or more of these capacities.

Moderators and Judges

Moderators are responsible for keeping their session running on schedule and facilitating discussion where necessary. Training for moderators will be provided onsite during the meeting. Up to two moderators will be assigned to all 10-Minute Presentation sessions. 

Present at the Annual Meeting

Join ESA’s Annual Meeting, the largest and most comprehensive gathering in insect science for over 70 years. Gain visibility, spark enthusiasm for your work, and connect with a vibrant community of scientists. At the Meeting, you'll be able to share your ideas and foster new collaborations.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Considerations for Symposium Organizers

  • Does your symposium submission represent the breadth of work being done on a topic by speakers with different demographic backgrounds?
  • Are there individuals from typically underrepresented groups (e.g., early career professionals, non-male, non-White) who may have been overlooked that you could invite to be a part of your symposium?
  • What resources (e.g., documents, webinars, blog posts, etc.) would be helpful to you and others in helping to recruit symposium organizers from underrepresented groups?