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The NABT Conference will take place in person at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, Missiouri from October 30 - November 2, 2025.
We are committed to hosting the safest meeting possible and require all attendees to comply with the NABT Meetings Safety & Responsibility policy.
The preliminary conference program will be available in August.
Please note that times are listed in Central Time, and details are subject to change.
You must have a valid registration to attend the conference and order tickets for special workshops and events.
We will have some great events planned for St. Louis.
The NABT Professional Development Conference will begin with workshops and a possible field trip, followed by the opening session speaker scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 30th. Educational sessions will be scheduled all day on Friday, October 31st, and Saturday, November 1st. Saturday will conclude with the closing speaker at 5:00 PM. Additional workshops and committee meetings are scheduled on the morning of Sunday, November 2nd.
Please plan your travel accordingly.
The call for session proposals will open soon and close on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
The NABT Professional Development Committee will review submissions, and acceptance notifications will be emailed to primary presenters by May 27, 2025. Upon acceptance, all session presenters must register before July 1st for their session to be included in the 2025 Conference Program. Please contact all co-presenters before you submit to make them aware of this requirement.
Lastly, we are committed to making the NABT Conference accessible and safe space for all participants, partners, and support personnel. Please pay special attention to the tips found at NABT2025 Accessibility Tips We also require all attendees to comply with the NABT Meetings Safety and Responsibility Policy
Please contact us is you have questions or concerns.
PLEASE NOTE: Sessions that promote a saleable product, program, or service must be conducted as an exhibitor workshop. In order to submit an exhibitor workshop, the organization must be exhibiting at the conference.
We invite you to submit a proposal to present your research in biology education at the 17th Annual Biology Education Research Symposium. Previous presentations have included case study research on teaching evolution, action research in a high school setting, and modeling in elementary students.
This is a refereed session to be presented at the 2025 NABT Professional Development Conference on October 31, 2025, in St. Louis. All papers will go through double-blind review and the format of the symposium will be a traditional presentation of papers by individuals or co-authors lasting 15 minutes each (with five minutes for Q&A). Reviewed proposals will be published as proceedings on the NABT website.
Papers are due Friday, July 18th. Learn more at the 2025 Call for Papers.
The NABT Four-Year College & University Section and Two-Year College Section invite you and your students to present your work in research and teaching at the NABT Biology Education Poster Session. Posters presented by students are eligible for two competitions.
Learn more at 2025 Call for Posters.
Please return in April to register for the 2025 NABT Professional Development Conference. You must have a valid registration to attend the conference and order tickets for special workshops and events. All attendees will be required to comply with the NABT Meetings Safety & Responsibility policy.
Early-bird Registration Ends on July 31, 2025.
Advance Registration Ends on October 27th, 2025
If you must cancel for any reason, please notify NABT in writing by October 17. A $15 handling fee will be assessed for all refunds. Refunds after October 17 may be approved with additional fees applied. Registration fees for program presenters are not refundable at any time.
Registration Type |
Early Bird(Jul 31) |
Advance(Nov 11) |
Onsite
(Begins
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NABT Member (Full, Foreign,
Spouse) |
$360 | $415 | $435 |
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Join/Renew & Register
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$440 |
$495 |
$515 |
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Retired / Adjunct / Early Career
Member |
$285 | $315 | $360 |
| Full-time Student | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Nonmember | $460 | $515 | $535 |
| SCST Member | $360 | $415 | $435 |
| Non-Teaching Guest | $200 | $225 | $250 |
| Group Registration: 3+ individuals | Contact office for discounts available | ||
The NABT Conference always features engaging speakers that will leave you excited to teach biology and life science. We can't wait to introduce you to this year's speakers when details are confirmed.
All events, functions, meetings, and exhibits during the 2025 NABT Conference will take place at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel unless otherwise noted.
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
1820 Market St.
St Louis, Missouri 63103
(314) 231-1234
NABT attendees can receive a special room rate of $189/night plus tax. Rooms must be booked by October 7, 2025 to receive this rate. If you are making a reservation over the phone, be sure to mention that you are part of the NABT Conference to receive the discounted rate.
Need Parking and Local Info? Check out the What to Expect page!
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