Attendee Resources for Entomology 2026

Welcome to the resource hub for the Entomological Society of America's Annual Meeting! This section is designed to provide crucial information to ensure your participation in this year's meeting is as seamless and rewarding as possible. The Annual Meeting relies heavily on volunteer support. In 2025, the Annual Meeting required 430 judge, alternate, and moderator volunteers! We thank you for your support!

Presenters

Submitting


Categories 
Determine the best submission category to highlight your work


Requirements (Coming Soon!)
View the list of required information for submissions


FAQs 
Learn more about general guidelines, and more.

 

Presenting

 


Conference Harvester 
In this portal, presenters can update their abstracts and keywords, profile information, and more

 
Social Media Toolkit
Tools to help you promote your presentation in advance of the meetings

Session Organizers

Submitting


Categories
Determine the best submission category to highlight your work


Symposium Criteria
Guidelines for topics and information to include in your submission


FAQs 
Learn more about submissions, guidelines, speaker limits, etc.

 

Organizing


Symposium Organizers' Checklist  
Items to complete after acceptance to the program


Program Enhancement Funds 
Eligibility criteria and timelines for invited speakers funding requests


DEI Considerations 
Tips to ensure your session is diverse and inclusive


Moderator Instructions 
Roles, responsibilities, and resources for success


Panel Discussion Tips 
Tips to facilitating an engaging panel discussion


Conference Harvester 
In this portal, organizers can update session description, profile info, upload slides, and more

 

Presenting


Speaker Information 
General presentation guidelines for invited speakers in symposia, including when and how to upload your slides


Poster Information 
Poster size requirements, along with setup, presentation, and removal times 


Social Media Toolkit
Tools to help you promote your presentation in advance of the meetings

Students

Submitting


Categories 
Determine the best submission category to highlight your work


Requirements (Coming Soon!)
View the list of required information for submissions


FAQs 
Learn more about general guidelines, and more.


Student Opportunities 
Learn more about presentation options for students

 

Presenting


Conference Harvester 
In this portal, presenters can update session description, profile info, upload slides, and more


Social Media Toolkit
Tools to help you promote your presentation in advance of the meetings

 

 

Attendee


Student Activities 
Explore activities including Student Club Tables, Student Awards Ceremony, Entomology Games, and more


Volunteer Program 
Students can gain exposure for their work, network with colleagues and friends, and expand their careers

 

 

Early Career Professionals

Submitting


Categories 
Determine the best submission category to highlight your work


Requirements (Coming Soon!)
View the list of required information for submissions


FAQs 
Learn more about general guidelines, and more.

 

Presenting


Conference Harvester 
Update session description, profile info, upload slides, and more


Social Media Toolkit
Promote your presentation

 

Attendee


Volunteer Program 
Attendees can gain exposure for their work, network with colleagues and friends, and expand their careers

 
 

 

Moderators


DEI Considerations 
Tips to ensure your session is diverse and inclusive


Moderator Instructions 
Roles, responsibilities, and resources for success


Panel Discussion Tips 
Tips to facilitating an engaging panel discussion


Social Media Toolkit
Tools to help you promote your presentation in advance of the meetings

Student Competition Judges


Volunteer Opportunities 
Explore service opportunities at the Annual Meeting


Online Program
Coming Soon! Explore sessions, presentations, and posters


International Assistance
Find information on visa requirements and letters of invitation


Accessibility Information
Learn more about ESA's commitment to fostering an inclusive environment


Visitor's Guide
Learn more about the host city, find things to do, and explore like a local


Onsite Food Options
Coming Soon! Find information on catered events and onsite outlets

Become a Member & Save

All presenters must register for the Annual Meeting. Become an ESA member when you register and you could save up to $550 on registration.

Fun Fact: Did you know, nearly 70% of attendees present at the Annual Meeting? 

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