WHERE IS THE MEETING?

The 2025 In Vitro Biology Meeting will take place in Norfolk, Virginia, the Mermaid City! Norfolk is the one of the 9 core cities that make up Hampton Roads. It is near the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay so you are never far from the water!

The official SIVB hotel where all the program and events will take place is the Hilton Norfolk The Main. Join us in this iconic and premier East Coast meeting destination right in the heart of downtown Norfolk.

TELL ME ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The program will begin on Saturday, June 7 with all-day workshops and receptions. Scientific sessions and events run daily from 8:00 am through 6:00 pm with social events and special workshops most evenings. The scientific program will conclude on Tuesday at 5:00 pm followed by a social event Tuesday evening and scientific tours on Wednesday, June 11th. The Program will include:

• Exceptional Plenary Symposia, Symposia, Oral Presentations, Lightning Talk Sessions, and Poster Sessions created to work together by focusing on topical research areas. Arrive early to attend Saturday pre-conference workshops and stay through Wednesday afternoon’s scientific tours!
• Student and Post Doc opportunities for enhanced networking and scientific feedback to enhance your career.
• Social events providing time to make connections with colleagues both familiar and new to enjoy in-depth conversations.
• A four-day Science and Technology Exhibition with state-of-the-art products and services providers.

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?

SIVB’s Annual Meetings are exceptional events where science connects with collaboration.

• Meet face-to-face with scientists and researchers at the top of the fields of biology and biotechnology and talk with them one-on-one.
• Present your research to other scientists working in the areas of in vitro biology and biotechnology for plants and animals, just like you.
• Network with these new connections and find exciting collaborative opportunities for your research.

CAN I GET MORE INVOLVED?

Scientists, sponsors, and exhibitors interested in participating in the 2025 Meeting program are asked to contact the 2025 Program Chair, Allan Wenck or the specific Section Program Chairs: In Vitro Animal Cell Sciences Program Chair, Zoe Zhu; Plant Biotechnology Program Chair, Carlos Garcia; Education Program Chair, Brad Upham; or the Student Program Co-Chairs, Hannah Levengood, Ava Vaillant, Prasanna Valavanur Shekar, and Christina Yevtushenko.