It’s almost time to meet in Norfolk…
With only 3 months before we gather in Norfolk for the first time, SIVB is busy making arrangements so everything will be prepared for your arrival. Are you ready to join us for our annual meeting from June 10 – 14?
Make sure you have your space!
Time is running out to make your reservations to participate, so make sure to register and reserve your hotel room today!
Meeting Registration
It is important for you to register to join us in advance if at all possible. Your arrival process will be streamlined and more enjoyable. Plus, the on-site registration rates are higher, so you will save money the earlier you register to attend.
Hotel Reservations
The Hilton Norfolk The Main is the official hotel of the 2023 In Vitro Biology Meeting, and we can’t wait to welcome you there! With some of the best hotel rates we have seen in years, space is running out quickly at the official conference hotel. Our block of rooms is limited and the hotel may run out of space well in advance of the May 2nd group rate cut off, so don’t delay in securing your space.
This dynamic hotel in the center of downtown Norfolk embraces the downtown lifestyle. Be in the heart of the city within walking distance to cultural attractions, trendy shopping, dining, and the stunning Elizabeth River
- Three wonderful restaurants and the city’s only rooftop beer garden
- 5,000 sq. ft. Health and Wellness Area with an indoor swimming pool and extensive fitness center
- Within walking distance to many of Norfolk’s top attractions, shopping, and dining such as the MacArthur Memorial Museum, Nauticus, National Maritime Museum, Chrysler Museum of Art, MacArthur Center Shopping, and the MacArthur Square Tram.
- And so much more!
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Local Organizing Committee of the 2023 In Vitro Biology Meeting has made special efforts to arrange for some very exciting events during the 2023 In Vitro Biology Meeting for the education and enjoyment of the attendees. Learn about these special events below and purchase your tickets as soon as possible. You can purchase tickets when you register for the meeting or, if you are already registered, you can reserve your space to attend one or both of these events. Don’t wait though. Space is limited and you don’t want to miss out on these special experiences.
A Blooming Good Time at Norfolk Botanical Gardens
Join us on Tuesday evening, June 13, from 5:45 pm – 9:15 pm as we have an exclusive dinner event at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens (NBG). Experience private access to over 60 different gardens including their Japanese Garden featuring Asian plants, Baker Perennial Garden bursting with color, Tropical Display House full of exotic plants, Virginia Native Plant Garden, Kitchen Garden designed in the traditional French potager style, and Bristow Butterfly Garden alive with both flowers and butterflies in summer. Upon arrival, you will have an hour to enjoy a guided tram tour of the gardens where you will learn about the collections and have the chance to step off the tram to wander their stunning trees and blooming flowers at your leisure. Dinner will follow in the Garden Auditorium and during dessert, Dr. Lisa Wallace, Director of Science at NBG and botany professor at Old Dominion University specializing in native orchids, will provide a presentation on orchid micropropagation in the NBG collection. The cost of this private experience is only $125.00 and includes round-trip transportation, admission to the gardens after hours, access to the gift shop, dinner, and the presentation by Dr. Wallace. A limited number of discounted tickets will be made available to student registrants at the rate of $55.00. Space is extremely limited, so make your reservations to join us today!
Wednesday Afternoon Scientific Tour: From Electric Fields to the Stars
SIVB is very excited to offer a one-of-a kind tour on Wednesday, June 14 from 12:45 pm – 4:00 pm of the labs at the Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics and the Michael and Kimthanh Lê Digital Theater and Planetarium at Old Dominion University (ODU). Attendees will begin by visiting labs at the Center for Bioelectrics. Conventional pulsed power applications in biology and medicine have a long history, going back three centuries to Galvani, Volta, and even Ben Franklin. Using the rules of plasma physics and engineering, bioelectrics applies biomedical targets with very high electric fields for very short times (nanoseconds). This is your opportunity to see this technique in action. After guided tours through these exciting labs, including a visit to their Flow Cytometry lab, the tour will conclude with a private visit to ODU’s planetarium. Immerse yourself in a journey through space and time in their breathtaking 122-seat theater. From the comfort of a plush, reclined seat you’ll feel like you’re flying through Earth’s atmosphere to the far reaches of the universe. The cost of this tour is $55.00 and will include transportation to the ODU, tours of the labs and a private showing in the planetarium, plus a boxed lunch. Space is limited, so make your reservations to join us today!
ON-DEMAND REGISTRATION
For those who are unable to travel to Norfolk, SIVB is offering an On-Demand Limited Access version of the program which will provide access to pre-recorded presentations from some of the key highlights of the 2023 program. This will include the daily plenary sessions, the joint session, a student-organized symposium, select animal and plant symposia, and most importantly, the Keynote Presentation by Dr. Princess Imoukhuede. These pre-recorded presentations will be made available for your viewing approximately 2 weeks after the live 2023 Meeting concludes and will remain available through September 30, 2023. Sessions that are being planned for inclusion in the on-demand content will be marked by an asterisk (*) on the program page of the 2023 Meeting. Please note that this list may be subject to change.
ABSTRACTS AND MORE…
Abstract Submission Ends March 31
The abstract submission deadline to have your work considered for Contributed Paper, Interactive Poster, Virtual Poster or Poster presentation is March 31! Don’t miss the opportunity to share your research with hundreds of scientists working in the fields of in vitro tissue culture and biotechnology.
Want to Learn More About This Year’s Program?
The Meeting Program continues to be updated as we receive information, so check back for details on speakers, titles, topics and more.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in Norfolk, the Mermaid City this June!
