88th Annual Meeting of the
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NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR PROPOSALS!
Symposia: Typically consist of numerous talks (5-15) centered on a given theme. Symposia are treated like other ASB presentation sessions and are given a presentation room with theater-style seating. Some symposia have an introduction or discussion/panel. Organizers can choose the time increment for talks in their symposium (e.g., 15-minute, 30-minute, or 45-minute increments). Upon acceptance of your Symposium, the Program Committee will reach out to to arrange the final format and schedule.
Workshops and Panels: Workshops are typically allotted a room with round tables and provide attendees a deeper understanding of a topic through discussion or hands-on activities while panels provide focused discussion on a topic by a group of experts with the audience participating in a question and answer format.
Field Trips: Typically consist of visits to a local laboratory facility, research station, or characteristic habitat. Time and/or arrangements for travel and meals should be considered by field trip organizers.
Workshops and Panels: Workshops are typically allotted a room with round tables and provide attendees a deeper understanding of a topic through discussion or hands-on activities while panels provide focused discussion on a topic by a group of experts with the audience participating in a question and answer format.
Field Trips: Typically consist of visits to a local laboratory facility, research station, or characteristic habitat. Time and/or arrangements for travel and meals should be considered by field trip organizers.
SUBMISSION PORTALS CLOSES SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR ASB 2027 T-SHIRT DESIGNS!
Every year, we offer attendees to the Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists the opportunity to purchase a t-shirt with an original design related to that year's meeting. For several years, students have been invited to submit designs for the t-shirt and their designs have been chosen for the official t-shirt.
To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student or recently graduated, be a current member of ASB, and read and agree to the conditions of the contest.
The official T-shirt for the ASB meeting will feature the circular ASB logo on the front pocket area and the winning design on the back of the shirt. The fabric color will depend upon the colors included in the winning design. The design may address any aspect of the biological sciences featured at an annual ASB meeting (molecules through ecosystems) but special consideration will be focused on those submitted designs that address attributes of the current meeting. See previous t-shirt designs.
To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student or recently graduated, be a current member of ASB, and read and agree to the conditions of the contest.
The official T-shirt for the ASB meeting will feature the circular ASB logo on the front pocket area and the winning design on the back of the shirt. The fabric color will depend upon the colors included in the winning design. The design may address any aspect of the biological sciences featured at an annual ASB meeting (molecules through ecosystems) but special consideration will be focused on those submitted designs that address attributes of the current meeting. See previous t-shirt designs.
- You may only submit one design to be considered for the contest
- Figures and text should be large, clear, and easily read from a distance
- Designs can include no more than four colors
- Designs should be original work, and the use of AI is highly discouraged
- All submissions must be saved and submitted as a PDF (maximum file size of 7 MB)
SUBMISSION PORTALS CLOSES SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN NOVEMBER 1, 2026
ASB 2027MEETING SCHEDULE
Meeting program will be available in Spring 2027
Explore Winston Salem
Winston-Salem is a vibrant city with tasty restaurants, unique shops, and an amazing art district next to the convention center. We are very excited about the unique opportunities at this location and look forward to seeing all of you in the “City of Arts and Innovation.” Learn more at www.visitwinstonsalem.com where you can find “Things to Do” or “Wineries” or “Food & Drink”, etc. Download a Craft Crawl Map or take a Trolley Tour.
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Featured Institutions
Are you in the region and want to be a Featured Institution at ASB 2027? Reach out to [email protected].
Exhibit Hall — ASB 2027 Annual Meeting
Join us in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for the ASB 2027 Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall, March 31–April 3, at the Benton Convention Center. With exposure to as many as 1,000 attendees dedicated to the advancement of the biological sciences, the Exhibit Hall is the hub of the meeting — hosting research poster sessions, daily coffee breaks, the annual silent auction supporting graduate student travel, and a variety of social events throughout the conference.
Exhibitor Packages
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Exhibit Hall Schedule (subject to change)
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Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available for organizations looking to further elevate their visibility at the meeting. Don't miss your chance to connect with the Southeast's biological sciences community.
Annual Meeting Venue | Housing
Meeting Venue
Benton Convention Center
301 W 5th St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Benton Convention Center
301 W 5th St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
BOOK YOUR ROOM FOR #ASB2027
at the specially-negotiated rate while supplies last!
at the specially-negotiated rate while supplies last!
Headquarters Hotel: Marriott Winston Salem, 425 N Cherry Street | Winston Salem, NC 27101
ASB Discounted Rate: $182 + taxes and fees/night | Rates based on availability until March 1, 2027
PLAN APPROPRIATELY AND STAY UP TO DATE:
ASB Discounted Rate: $182 + taxes and fees/night | Rates based on availability until March 1, 2027
PLAN APPROPRIATELY AND STAY UP TO DATE:
- Remember, the meeting is Wednesday to Saturday, so make sure to book only the dates you need.
- Leave the rooms with multiple beds for those who need them.
- If your plans change after booking and you need fewer rooms or fewer days, please update your reservation so those rooms are available to someone else!
Why stay with ASB?
- Our Headquarter Hotels provide you the most comfortable, safe, and convenient location to stay during the meeting.
- ASB has negotiated special rates with these hotels, so staying here saves you money and time, and it helps ASB meet its contractual obligations.
- Staying at the headquarters hotels also gives you access to the latest information, should plans change.
2027 T-Shirt Design
Your design could be featured on our ASB 2027 t-shirt! Calls for t-shirt designs will open in Summer 2026!
The 2026 ASB T-shirt will be available for purchase during registration. If your school pays for registration, but not T-shirts, you can add items and pay separately after registering.
Special Events
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Panel Discussions
ASB’s program often includes panels that provide focused discussion on a topic by a group of experts. Past panel topics included applying for grants, getting into graduate school, and increasing inclusivity in academia. All registrants are welcome to attend panels. |
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Workshops
Workshops allow attendees to participate in hands-on demonstrations and energetic discussions of best practices in research and teaching. All attendees are welcome to attend workshops, but preregistration may be required.
Workshops allow attendees to participate in hands-on demonstrations and energetic discussions of best practices in research and teaching. All attendees are welcome to attend workshops, but preregistration may be required.
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Symposia
Each symposium is a specially-arranged set of talks focused on a given theme and put together by a member-organizer. For the most part, symposia are open to everyone. |
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Field Trips
Field trips offer registrants the chance to visit a local ecosystem or laboratory guided by a local expert. Don’t miss the chance to see endemic species, a unique ecosystem, or visit a prestigious lab or collection. To allow registrants to join a field trip without missing presentations, field trips are scheduled on Wednesday and Saturday, before and after the presentation days, so make sure you arrive early or stick around to take advantage of these unique opportunities. We ask that you register with a nominal fee before attending a field trip to make sure we have an accurate headcount. |
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SA-SE/SABS Student Reception
This event is cosponsored by the Southeastern Section of the Botanical Society of America and the Southern Appalachian Botanical Society. All students who are interested in the Plant Sciences are welcome to meet with peers and professionals at this fun mixer.
This event is cosponsored by the Southeastern Section of the Botanical Society of America and the Southern Appalachian Botanical Society. All students who are interested in the Plant Sciences are welcome to meet with peers and professionals at this fun mixer.
ASB Members Meeting
The ASB Members meeting is the annual opportunity for members to meet in-person with ASB leadership. During the meeting, we discuss the state of the association and the treasurer’s report, decide on resolutions for the year, review proposed changes to the bylaws/constitution, and make other important decisions. All members are asked to attend the business meeting.
Breakfasts and Luncheons
Sometimes a group will meet in a smaller space to discuss a topic of interest and to share a meal. Boxed meals may be provided by the group or for an individual fee. You may need to register to attend and certain breakfasts and luncheons are only for members of the group.
Thursday Night Social
The Thursday Night Social is the party of the year! Join the ASB members and leadership as we let loose at a unique local venue with food, music, and fun! Be sure to register for this event, because you won’t want to miss it! Tickets are required for this event.
Friday Night Awards Banquet
The Friday Night Social is a formal dinner at which we honor those receiving awards. It also serves as the official closing of the meeting. Get ready to dress up and celebrate the excellent achievements of our members. Registration is required for this event.
Silent Auction
The silent auction is an important fundraiser for the Enrichment Fund which provides support to help members attend the meeting. Please bring items you think might be of interest to attendees of our meeting. Items do not have to be related to the biological sciences, but this is a guaranteed shared interest among attendees. The items will be displayed in the Exhibit Hall during the meeting where anyone can place a bid. Bids close Friday afternoon, then the highest bidder pays for the item at the ASB booth and takes it home. Plan ahead and set aside items for the auction throughout the year, but don’t forget to bring them to the meeting!
The ASB Members meeting is the annual opportunity for members to meet in-person with ASB leadership. During the meeting, we discuss the state of the association and the treasurer’s report, decide on resolutions for the year, review proposed changes to the bylaws/constitution, and make other important decisions. All members are asked to attend the business meeting.
Breakfasts and Luncheons
Sometimes a group will meet in a smaller space to discuss a topic of interest and to share a meal. Boxed meals may be provided by the group or for an individual fee. You may need to register to attend and certain breakfasts and luncheons are only for members of the group.
Thursday Night Social
The Thursday Night Social is the party of the year! Join the ASB members and leadership as we let loose at a unique local venue with food, music, and fun! Be sure to register for this event, because you won’t want to miss it! Tickets are required for this event.
Friday Night Awards Banquet
The Friday Night Social is a formal dinner at which we honor those receiving awards. It also serves as the official closing of the meeting. Get ready to dress up and celebrate the excellent achievements of our members. Registration is required for this event.
Silent Auction
The silent auction is an important fundraiser for the Enrichment Fund which provides support to help members attend the meeting. Please bring items you think might be of interest to attendees of our meeting. Items do not have to be related to the biological sciences, but this is a guaranteed shared interest among attendees. The items will be displayed in the Exhibit Hall during the meeting where anyone can place a bid. Bids close Friday afternoon, then the highest bidder pays for the item at the ASB booth and takes it home. Plan ahead and set aside items for the auction throughout the year, but don’t forget to bring them to the meeting!
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PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION OPENS OCTOBER 21, 2026
Oral and Poster Presentations are presented on Thursday and Friday of the meeting. Posters can also be submitted as an ePoster that will be viewable by attendees online throughout the meeting. Abstracts should be no longer than 300 words.
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Abstracts submitted to the annual meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists are reviewed for completeness and appropriateness by an editing board consisting of members of the program committee and the editor of the bulletin of ASB, Southeastern Biology. Abstracts submitted for awards are further reviewed for eligibility by judges aligned with those organizations. Editors and judges are professional biologists. Abstracts are published in Southeastern Biology, the official bulletin of ASB.
Beta Beta Beta submissions are reviewed by the leaders of Beta Beta Beta districts I and II. Further information for these submissions is provided by Beta Beta Beta.
See images from previous meetings at the bottom of this page. |
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PRESENTATION TYPES
Oral PResentations
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Appropriate for completed projects with novel data-driven conclusions. Oral presentations are 12 minutes long with an additional 3 minutes for questions from the audience. A computer with projector and screen will be provided, but internet access will be limited. Abstract Limit: 300 words.
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Poster PResentations
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Posters offer an effective way to communicate preliminary data and or novel ideas/hypotheses that can stimulate discussion with interested viewers. Presenters will bring a printed poster to be displayed all day (either Thursday or Friday). The presenter(s) must be present during their assigned hour-long poster session on one of those days. Posters should fit within a 46" (Width) x 44" (Height) space. Presenters may also submit a digital poster to allow attendees to view the poster throughout the week via the meeting app. All award seekers are required to submit their posters digitally for judging. Instructions for digital poster uploads will be sent with acceptance letters. All other poster presenters have the option to submit their posters digitally. Posters will be available for the registrants on the meeting’s app during the week of the event. We strongly encourage digital submissions to allow attendees increased accessibility, which should provide schedule flexibility and expedited in-person poster visits to minimize crowding during the sessions.
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lightning talks
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A less formal format to share new ideas and hypotheses, discuss novel experimental approaches, or present truly preliminary results. No more than 5 heart-pounding minutes and 3 PowerPoint slides to leave your mark, engage, and connect with others. Only a title and a brief abstract to explain your idea is required. Limited time slots available, so act fast. Slots will be filled on a first-come basis and others will be added to a waiting list. This session will take place in the Exhibit Hall.
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Tribeta Presentations
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Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) is a biological honor society for students and researchers submitting to Tribeta must be active members of a Tribeta chapter. Tribeta Districts I and II meet conjointly with ASB annually and Tribeta talks and posters will be presented on Friday concurrently with ASB sessions. Tribeta students must register for the ASB meeting.
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Students apply for PRESENTATION AWARDS during abstract submission.
Learn more about presentations and events of the meeting in our Guide to ASB's Annual Meeting
AWARDS
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When submitting an abstract, students can also apply for one of many ASB AND AFFILIATE PRESENTATION AWARDS. Simply click on the appropriate award during the abstract submission process, write a short justification, and give your best presentation at #ASB2026!
ASB Presentation Awards are presented to students who give an outstanding presentation at the annual meeting. Both an Oral Presentation Award and a Poster Presentation Award are given for each of several categories designed to reflect the breadth of biological disciplines at ASB. One award of $300 will be made in each of the categories at the closing banquet at the annual meeting. Categories of Oral and Poster Presentation Awards -Cell and Molecular Biology -Aquatic Biology -Animal Biology -Herpetology (in memory of Dr. Floyd Scott) -Microbiology |
Registration
REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1, 2027
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During the registration process, you will be able to
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Group Bookings:
The registration system supports group bookings. If you have six or more attendees, Shannon Gordon, ASB’s Event Planner, is ready to help. Reach out to her at [email protected].
The registration system supports group bookings. If you have six or more attendees, Shannon Gordon, ASB’s Event Planner, is ready to help. Reach out to her at [email protected].
SPONSOR ASB and help us provide a friendly meeting space for generations of biologists
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The Association of Southeastern Biologists is dedicated to providing high-quality opportunities for biologists to present their work, network with peers, and develop professionally. Our Annual Meeting is a crucial step in the STEM-Student Pipeline giving many upcoming biologists, who will proceed to advanced degrees and careers in academia and industry, their first experience presenting science. It provides a friendly space to receive feedback, learn about job opportunities, and meet experts in the field. We would love to have you as part of it!
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