Agenda at a Glance

The 2025 NDiSTEM Conference is where opportunity finds you. Join us for three days of cutting-edge science, training, mentoring and cultural activities for STEM students and professionals at all levels and disciplines.

The detailed agenda, which lists room information, presentation titles, and speaker details, can be accessed by registered attendees in the Attendee Service Center. 
 Wednesday, October 29
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Postdoc Leadership Institute (PLI)
    Applications have closed for this event.
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM    Chapter Officer Leadership October Retreat (COLOR)
    Applications have closed for this event.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Badge Pick-up & Registration
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM    SACNAS Store
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Exhibitor Move-In
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Welcome Reception
    Open to all attendees, exhibitors, and partners.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM    Student Presenters Coaching Session
 Thursday, October 30
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Badge Pick-up & Registration
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM    Exhibitor Move-In
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM    SACNAS Store
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
    Doors open at 8:15am
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Academic & Career Expo
    The hall will be closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30pm.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Research Poster Presentations
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Native & Indigenous Community Welcome
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM    Conversations with Scientists - Networking Lunch
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM    STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM    Exhibit Hall Networking Break
    Refreshments provided.
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM    STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    1-on-1 Mentoring
    Sign-up by October 17 for the best mentoring match HERE.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Networking Receptions
 Friday, October 31
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Badge Pick-up & Registration
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM    SACNAS Store
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Plenary Session & Featured Speakers
    Doors open at 8:15am
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM    Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Academic & Career Expo
    The hall will be closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30pm.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Research Poster Presentations
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM    Graduate Student Oral Presentations
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM    Networking Lunch
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM    STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM    Exhibit Hall Networking Break
    Refreshments provided.
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM    STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Exhibitor Move-Out
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM    Dinner On Your Own
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM    SACNAS Annual Powwow
 Saturday, November 1
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Plenary Session & Keynote Address
    Doors open at 8:15am
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Badge Pick-up & Registration
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    SACNAS Store
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM    Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM    STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Meet the Board Candidates
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM    Networking Lunch
12:00 PM - 2:45 PM    Postdoc Leadership Institute (PLI)
    Applications have closed for this event.
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM    STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM    Award Ceremony & Closing Keynote
    Doors open at 3:00pm
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Dinner On Your Own
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM    SACNAS Pachanga