2026 Northeast Natural History Conference Overview

Note: this schedule is still tentative and subject to change.

Friday, April 17

Workshops and field trips—pre-registration necessary.

 

Saturday, April 18

6:30 AM - Registration table open for NENHC

6:30–8:00 AM - Set up for exhibitors

8:00 AM - Exhibitions open

6:30-8:00 AM - Set up for Day 1 scientific posters

7:00-7:25 AM - PowerPoint preview and technology check for morning sessions

7:25-7:50 AM - PowerPoint preview and technology check for afternoon sessions

8:00 AM - Oral presentations - Session AM1 (sessiion schedule available here)

9:30 AM - Morning poster session and reception with beverages and light snacks – first of 2 presentation sessions for Day 1 (posters remain up all day, for both sessions)

10:30 AM - Oral presentations - Session AM2 (sessiion schedule available here)

12:20 PM - Lunch (included for those who pre-register for the conference)

1:50 PM - Oral presentations - Session PM1 (sessiion schedule available here)

3:20 PM - Afternoon poster session and reception with beverages and light snacks – second of 2 presentation sessions for Day 1 posters

4:20 PM - Oral presentations - Session PM2 (sessiion schedule available here)

6:00-7:00 PM - Take down of scientific posters and exhibitor displays

6:00–7:00 PM - Open networking session with cash bar and finger foods

7:00 PM - Plated dinner and socializing - ticketed event

 

Sunday, April 19

7:00 AM - Registration table open for NENHC

7:00–8:00 AM - Set up for exhibitors

8:00 AM - Exhibitions open

7:00-8:00 AM - Set up for Day 2 scientific posters

7:00-7:25 AM - PowerPoint preview and technology check for morning sessions

7:25-7:50 AM - PowerPoint preview and technology check for afternoon sessions

8:00 AM - Oral presentations - Session AM1 (sessiion schedule available here)

9:10 AM - Morning poster session and reception with beverages and light snacks – first of 2 presentation sessions for Day 2 (posters remain up all day, for both sessions)

10:10 AM - Oral presentations - Session AM2 (sessiion schedule available here)

12:00 PM - Lunch (included for those who pre-register for the conference)

1:30 PM - Plenary Presentation (see plenary page for details)

2:50 PM - Afternoon poster session and reception with beverages and light snacks – second of 2 presentation sessions for Day 2 posters

3:50 PM - Oral presentations - Session PM2 (sessiion schedule available here)

5:15-6:15 PM - Take down of scientific posters and exhibitor displays