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 JW Marriott Indianapolis from November 10 - 13, 2022.

We are committed to hosting a safe conference and will request attendees follow a number of public health measures including wearing masks during indoor activities. We appreciate that the dynamics of the pandemic are changing and so are CDC Guidelines. However, NABT will continue to be proactive and will hold the safest meeting possible for all attendees.

Please also review the NABT Meetings Safety & Responsibility policy.

Registration

Registration Deadlines

Early-bird Registration Ends on July 31, 2022
Advance Registration Ends on November 5, 2022

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

Registration Details

Registration for the 2022 NABT Professional Development Conference is now 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 2022 Registration Forms. 

Reservations at the JW Marriott Indianapolis can be made here. NABT has a special room rate of $215/night plus applicable taxes and fees. The deadline for this special room rate is October 17th. Hotel reservations must be cancelled 48 hours in advance.

If you must cancel for any reason, please notify NABT in writing by October 31st. A $10 handling fee will be assessed for all refunds. No refunds will be made after October 31st. Registration fees for program participants are not refundable at any time.

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Final Program 

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 10th. Educational sessions will be scheduled all day on Friday, November 11th, and Saturday, November 12th. 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 13th. Please plan your travel accordingly.

The preliminary agenda is now available online at 2022 Program Agenda.

The PDF of the program guide is available at NABT2022 Program.

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 2022 Special Events, and tickets are available to add to your registration.

Speakers

More information will be available as speakers are confirmed.

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.

Calls for Sessions, Research Papers, & Posters

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. 

If you are an exhibitor, click here for all the details you need for exhibiting at NABT.

Want to Exhibit?

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