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 9 - 7:30 p.m.
Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and appetizers. Cash bar is available for beverage service.

The Entomological Society of America (ESA) is committed to fostering an inclusive environment at its Annual Meeting, ensuring accessibility for all attendees, speakers, and guests.

To enhance this commitment, individuals with specific needs are encouraged to communicate their requirements by contacting Rosina Romano. Attendees who travel with an aide or personal assistant are able to register those individuals as a complimentary guest. Contact Rosina Romano for additional information.

Create some buzz around your presentation! 

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

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."

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.

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.

Below are general presentation guidelines for invited speakers in symposia, including when and how to upload your slides, and more.

Additional Information & Resources for Entomology 2025