Annual Meeting Speaker Toolkit
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Thank you for being a speaker for the upcoming ESA Annual Meeting.
Opening Plenary Session
Join ESA President, Lina Bernaola as we kickoff Entomology 2025: Bridging Generations with Innovation, Legacy, and Passion.
Sunday, November 9
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The opening plenary session will feature Sonny Ramaswamy presenting "Insect Science in Action: Entomology Advocacy" and Margarita Lopez-Uribe presenting "Lessons of Legacy, Innovation, and Passion from the Bee World."
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.
Symposia Submission Criteria for Entomology 2025
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.
Experience the ESA Annual Meeting
Where thousands of insect science professionals meet to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge.
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 oral presentation sessions.
Annual Meeting Submission Categories
Below is a complete list of the submission categories for the Annual Meeting, along with their descriptions and deadlines for Entomology 2025.
Hotels & Travel
ESA has secured discounted hotel rates near the Oregon Convention Center for Entomology 2025—some just steps away, others across the river with easy MAX Light Rail access. All registered attendees will receive a free MAX Light Rail transit pass. Book early through our official housing link for the best rates.