Join other leaders in biology and life science education for presentations from renowned speakers, interactive workshops, and the special NABT events that you can't get anywhere else.

NABT Conference will take place in-person at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia from November 11 - 14, 2021. We are committed to hosting a safe conference and are requesting attendees follow a number of public health measures. Read more here.

Please also review the NABT Meetings Safety & Responsibility policy.

Registration

Registration Deadlines

Early-bird Registration Ends on July 31, 2021
Advance Registration Ends on November 5, 2021 

Want to register a group? NABT offers discounts for multiple registrations. Email us at conference@nabt.org for details.

Registration Details

Registration for the 2021 NABT Professional Development Conference is open. A valid registration must be on file to attend the conference and order tickets for special workshops and events.

Registrations can be made online or using the 2021 Registration Form.

Reservations at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis can be made using this link. NABT has a special room rate of $185/night plus applicable taxes and fees. The deadline for this special room rate is October 12th.  Please be sure to book your hotel room before then! Make your reservation now.

If you must cancel for any reason, please notify NABT in writing by November 30th. A $10 handling fee will be assessed for all refunds. No refunds will be made after November 30th. Registration fees for program participants are not refundable at any time.

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Program Agenda

The preliminary program for the 2021 Conference is now available here! You can also take a sneak peek at the 2021 Program Guide that will be available onsite in Atlanta. 

Note about the Conference Schedule:

The NABT Professional Development Conference will begin with workshops and the field trip, followed by the opening session speaker scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM on Thursday, November 11th. Educational sessions will be scheduled all day on Friday, November 12th, and Saturday, November 13th. Saturday will conclude with the closing speaker at 5:00 PM, followed by a special evening event. Additional workshops and committee meetings are scheduled on the morning of Sunday, November 14th. Please plan your travel accordingly.

Special Events

Enhance your experience at the Professional Development Conference by adding tickets for special workshops, field trips, meal functions, and special events to your conference registration. A full listing is available at 2021 Ticketed Events. 

Speakers

NABT is proud to host Anne Schuchat and Jeff Corwin as our plenary speakers. Learn more here.

Calls for Sessions, Research Papers, & Posters

Suggest A Speaker

There are a lot of exciting things happening in biology and life science research and education, and we need your help bringing the best speakers to the NABT conference. Share your speaker recommendations for future NABT Conferences.

Exhibit Hall

The NABT exhibitors highlight their latest resources for your classroom. Meet publishers, manufacturers, software developers, non-profit partners, and other organizations that have tools and resources to enhance your teaching. 

Want to Exhibit?

Select the link below for information on exhibitor and sponsor packages.