Registered attendees will have access to catering at the below selected events, although it may not always constitute a full meal. The catered food will serve as a supplement to a full meal in some cases. Mixers & meetings hosted by ESA partners may have refreshments available at the discretion of the organizers.

Sunday, November 8 - 7:30 p.m.
Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and appetizers. Cash bar is available for beverage service.

Create some buzz around your presentation! 

Thank you for being a speaker for the upcoming ESA Annual Meeting.

Opening Plenary Session

Sunday, November 8  |  5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join ESA President, Melissa Siebert

Submission criteria vary by each program and/or Section. Be sure to check the submission criteria for any programs to which you are submitting. Unsure which category is appropriate? Check out the submissions infographic.

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. 

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.