Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Considerations for Symposium Organizers

  • Does your symposium submission represent the breadth of work being done on a topic by speakers with different demographic backgrounds?
  • Are there individuals from typically underrepresented groups (e.g., early career professionals, non-male, non-White) who may have been overlooked that you could invite to be a part of your symposium?
  • What resources (e.g., documents, webinars, blog posts, etc.) would be helpful to you and others in helping to recruit symposium organizers from underrepresented groups?

Frequently Asked Questions for Late-Breaking Government Symposia

What is a late-breaking government symposium?

Due to the US federal government shutdown and the inability of federal employees to access email and work during this time, ESA is providing all US federal employees an extended opportunity to submit a symposium proposal for the Annual Meeting program. To be eligible to submit to this program, a minimum of one organizer must be a US federal government employee.

Outdoor Fitness and Sightseeing

Looking for the best running, walking and biking routes in Vancouver? Visit any part of the 5.8 mile Seawall Loop around Stanley Park.

Entomology 2026 Schedule at a Glance

The Annual Meeting Program Committee is working to build an outstanding program. The program will feature four days of an in-person meeting, including symposia, interactive workshops, mixers and networking sessions, an Exhibit Hall, and more!

Awards Breakfast featuring the Founders' Memorial Lecture & Closing Plenary

Wednesday, November 11
7-9 a.m.
Complimentary continental breakfast

Join us in congratulating all ESA Professional and Early Career Professional award winners, followed by the Founders' Memorial Lecture. 

Our Closing Plenary will immediately follow the breakfast with incoming 2027 President, Andrew Short, sharing his vision for the upcoming year.

Subscribe to annual meeting

©️ Entomological Society of America