Will EB 2020 distribute a printed program?
No, the program is available on the website under "Program" and will also be available in mobile app and as a PDF.

What societies are meeting with EB 2020?
The host societies are The American Association for Anatomy (AAA), American Physiological Society (APS), American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP), and American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET).

Where will EB 2020 be held?
The meeting will be held in the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC):
111 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

Do I have to be a member to attend?
No. However, registration fees are reduced for members.

How can I become a member of one of the host societies and receive discounted registration fees and other member benefits?
You must apply for membership with one or more of the host or guest societies. Please contact the society office directly as each society handles membership differently. Click here for society information.

How many CME credits is it possible to earn by attending EB and how do I claim them?
The only society component of EB that is accredited for continuing medical education is the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) program.  Please contact the ASIP Education Office (240-283-9712) or cme@asip.org for more information.

Where will the poster sessions be held?
The poster sessions will be held in the Exhibit Hall of the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC).

Hours are Sunday, April 5–Tuesday, April 7, 2020, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

If I bring my children, are they permitted to attend educational and social events with me as well as visit the exhibits?
Yes. Parents or guardians may bring children under the age of 17 to educational and social events provided the children do not disrupt the event. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the exhibit hall. Under no circumstances are children under the age of 12 allowed in the exhibit hall during exhibitor set up and dismantle times.

Does EB Provide Child Care Services?
EB does not provide Child Care Services at the event. There are child care providers in the area, lists can be obtained by contacting your hotel concierge.   

A commonly used provider in the San Diego Area is Sitterwise – Full Service in Room Childcare https://www.sandiego.org/members/childcare-services/sitterwise.aspx.  Sitterwise Out has been providing Hotel and Event Childcare Services since 1981 for children as young as 6 weeks old up to 18 years. 

• EB organizers have not investigated the quality of the services provided by the service provider listed (child care services).
• EB organizers makes no representations about the character, quality or calibre of these services and cannot, therefore, endorse or recommend services.
• The final decision regarding the care of your child or children is your responsibility.
• EB organizers recommend that you ask potential child care providers for references, a Child Intervention Record Check and a Police Information Check for those working with vulnerable persons

Who should I contact to rent a meeting room or conduct a satellite/ancillary event during EB 2020?
Complete a Special Event Application form to have your event considered for placement. Special Event Application Process will begin in Nov. 2019.

Does the meeting provide a service where I can advertise a scientific meeting?
Advertising must be approved by EB. Submit your request to info@experimentalbiology.org. If you do not receive approval, you will be in violation of the No Solicitation Policy.

Will transportation be provided between hotels and the Convention Center? Is there a fee?
Transportation will not be provided between the hotels and the Convention Center.

Is there parking available at the Convention Center?
Yes. On-site private vehicle parking is available at the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC). Directions and parking information. 

What is the expected meeting attendance?
We are expecting over 12,000, including exhibitors.

Does the Convention Center offer assistance for visitors with disabilities and special needs and whom do I contact?
If you have a disability that will have an impact on your participation in the meeting, please contact us via email at info@experimentalbiology.org. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.

Will there be a luggage/coat check available in the Convention Center?
Yes. Location and times TBD.

Is there a business center available for making copies, sending faxes, etc.?
Yes. There is a business center in the Convention Center and in most hotels. 

Will airport shuttles be provided?
EB will not be providing airport shuttle service.

Are there places to eat inside or near the Convention Center?
Yes. There are food stands in various locations throughout the Convention Center.  There will also be concession stands open inside the Exhibit Hall Sunday, April 5–Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Can Press register for the event?
Complimentary registrationis available for qualified press to cover EB 2020. Pre-registration for members of the media and freelance writers are encouraged to attend. Please view our full press credentials policy and learn about the registration process.

Can I record or take pictures of the posters or presentations at EB?
EB is committed to honoring the rights of copyright owners and to respectful sharing of scientific research and data.  Attendees at EB-sponsored scientific meetings or events are expected to adhere to this policy.  In response to a changing culture, EB will now permit photography and recording during scientific meetings and events within the boundaries discussed in the following policy. View our Photography and Recording Policy.

Can I share my badge with someone else?
Badge Swapping, sharing, or lending of badges is prohibited. Each person attending an EB sponsored/managed meeting, program, event, exhibit hall, etc. will be issued an event-specific badge bearing that person’s name. Attendees must have a badge bearing that specific person’s name in their possession at all times while on the premises of an EB sponsored event. THE SWAPPING, SHARING, OR LENDING OF AN EVENT BADGE TO ANY OTHER PERSON IS STRICLY PROHIBITED. Anyone found to be wearing a badge that does not bear that person’s name will have the badge immediately confiscated and will be escorted from the premises. Additionally, the attendance privileges of the person whose name appears on the confiscated badge will be revoked and that person will also be escorted from the premises. No replacement badges will be provided, and no refunds will be made, in whole or in part, for confiscated badges.  

Does EB have any event policies?
Yes, EB has several event policies that all attendees and exhibitors are required to follow.

 

When is the abstract submission deadline?
On-time abstract deadline: Nov. 18, 2019
Last-chance abstract deadline: Jan. 30, 2020
Scientific outreach activity abstract deadline: Jan. 30, 2020

What is a Scientific Outreach Activity?
Scientific Outreach Activity Posters provide a platform to share your outreach or communication programs public engagement activities, access to other groups who have launched similar programs and time to identify and network with potential collaborators and resources.


 

How can I get a copy of my registration receipt for my meeting registration?
You will receive a receipt by email upon completing your registration.
If you do not receive an email confirmation you can request another by emailing info@experimentalbiology.org. To view, update or confirm your registration visit the EB registration portal at https://www.xpressreg.net/register/EXBI0420/XpressToolkit/login.asp.

I do not plan to stay for the entire length of the meeting. Do you offer a one-day registration fee?
Yes, EB offers a one day registration fee which includes all access for the day selected.  Registrants cannot use one day passes for multiple days (regardless of amount of time spent on the day selected).

Can my spouse/family member attend the session in which I’m presenting?
Program participants’ spouses and family members who wish to attend only the session(s) at which their spouse or family member is a speaker or presenter are eligible for single-session registration at no charge. The registered program participant must bring the spouse/family member to the registration desk to request a guest pass for that specific session.

I registered for the meeting but cannot attend. Can I get a refund?
If you must cancel your participation at the Experimental Biology meeting, you will need to contact EB via info@experimentalbiology.org. A $50 non-refundable processing fee will be deducted from the refund. After March 4, 2020, no refunds will be issued, including no-shows. Refunds will not be issued for denied visas.

I need a letter of invitation for visa purposes. Can I get one prior to registering for the meeting?
All letters of invitation are given after registering for the conference through the registration system. Please view our registration policies.


 

I am interested in exhibiting at EB 2020. Whom should I contact?
Exhibit information will be available in October, 2019. For more information reach out to Barry Sacks, Exhibit Manager barry@corcexpo.com.

When are the exhibits open?
The exhibits are open Sunday, Apr. 5–Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2020 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

What does the exhibit hall have to offer for attendees?
Exhibitors from around the world are accessible to attendees all in one place! Exhibitors are from various companies and organizations to benefit students, researchers, and faculty members.

Is there an exhibit hall-only registration fee?
No. In order to visit the exhibits, you must register for the entire meeting.

Are children allowed in the exhibit hall?
Yes. Children must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian in the exhibit hall. Under no circumstances are children under the age of 12 allowed in the exhibit hall during set up and dismantle times.