The NCB-ESA Program Committee is currently requesting proposals for symposia and workshops for the 2027 Annual Meeting in Manhattan, KS from April 25-28.
The theme for the meeting, created by President Rob Morrison, is “Boundless Entomology”. Therefore, we are soliciting diverse symposium proposals that showcase the many things that we can celebrate in research, teaching, extension, and community-oriented projects, highlighting the innovative discoveries that drive science, including mentoring of the next generation of scientists. Remember, the limits are boundless and this is an opportunity to share our role in advancing entomology in the field, lab, classroom, and beyond!
We are also soliciting workshops that target professional development, skill building, and communication. Be creative in developing your submissions! True to the theme of being unbound, think outside the box in putting together these proposals, and unleash your wildest creativity.
If you have submitted a symposium proposal previously that was not accepted, you are encouraged to give it a refresher and resubmit for the 2027 meeting.
The deadline for symposia & workshop submissions is December 4, 2026. All successful applications will be confirmed and notified by mid-December.
If you would like to discuss a symposium idea prior to submitting a proposal, please contact the Program Chairs, Alison Gerken and Amanda Roe.
Submissions open in October 19.
Important: ESA is using a new platform for session submissions. All users will need to "Create a New Account" the first time they access the session submission portal. Learn more.
Session Proposal Requirements
Proposals are to be submitted online, and submitters will be required to provide:
- Session Type (Symposium or Workshop)
- Session Title
- Summary Statement
Briefly summarize your session topic, target audience, and goal or objectives. If and where applicable, include your session's relevance to the Branch and the meeting theme. (250 words maximum) - Symposium Description
Provide a short (3-4 sentences) session overview describing what the attendees will take away from your session. Think marketing and edu-tainment. This will be posted in the online program to aid attendees in selecting the sessions that they wish to attend. (50 words maximum) Audience Engagement (optional)
If applicable, please indicate any intended engagement aspects of your session. (optional) (select any that apply)- Standard talks with Q&A
- Moderated panel
- Structured discussion
- Breakout groups
- Lightning talks
- Hands-on activity
- Networking activity
- Mentoring component
- Shared document/resource building
- Poster session
- Total time required
- 2 hours: 2-hour symposia may feature up to a maximum of six 20-minute presentations or up to eight 15-minute presentations.
- 3 hours: 3-hour symposia may feature up to a maximum of eight 20-minute presentations or up to eleven 15-minute presentations, inclusive of a break.
- 4 hours: 4-hour symposia may feature up to a maximum of eleven 20-minute presentations or up to fourteen 15-minute presentations, inclusive of two breaks.
- Anticipated Attendance
- Organizer Name(s) and Contact Information
- List of Invited Presenters
Please add the presenters you plan to include in your session. Be sure to include the individual's presentation topic, ESA membership type (e.g. Early Professional, Regular Member, Non-member, etc.), and whether the presenter's participation has been confirmed.
Submissions open October 16.