Special Events

Bat Netting! (SOLD OUT)

Thursday 24th and Friday 25th

Time: The transport will pick up the participants at 5:30 pm in the Hotel Lobby.

Cost: 20 USD Student / 30 USD Regular (SOLD OUT)

Location: Los Colomos Park

Important: This activity happens simultaneously with the Student Poster competition and the Student Social on Thursday AND with the Regular Poster presentations and the Fruit Bats Meeting on Friday. Plan accordingly!

Explore the diversity of bats in Guadalajara with our Bat Netting experience in Los Colomos Park on October 23rd and 24th. We will place mist nets to capture and identify various species. The activity is demonstrative; therefore, the handling of specimens will be carried out only by the technicians in charge of the activity. The specimens may be photographed without flash. Only rehydrating drinks will be provided; attendees can bring a snack, and it is also essential to wear a medical-grade face mask (KN-95).

LGBTQIA+ MIXER

Friday, October 25th

Time: 7:30 to 10:30 PM
Cost: FREE  
Location: To be announce

The LGBTQIA+ mixer will be held  This event is a queer affinity space, providing a safe and inclusive environment for individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community to network, socialize, and have fun. It's an opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences and identities, build community and support networks, and enjoy the wide selection of board games and delicious food and drinks . Appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided, with options to purchase from the onsite cash bar. Rides to and from the conference hotel will be available for participants on the night of the event via rideshare apps. 

DIVERSITY IN SCIENCE BREAKFAST

Saturday, October 26th
 Time: TBD
Cost: FREE
Location: Hard Rock Hotel, Room TBD

The Diversity in Science Breakfast is an opportunity to explore and discuss issues that involve all of us in a friendly open forum. The goal is to promote conversation and actions to help us achieve an inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture in STEM, both within our own NASBR society and at our home institutions. Enjoy your morning coffee and breakfast bites while considering ways to recognize and defeat implicit bias, conquer imposter syndrome, and build inclusive and supportive environments for diversity in science. All are welcome!

BANQUET

Saturday, October 26th 

Cash Bar Cocktails - 6 pm (open to everyone),

Dinner - 7 pm (ticket required),

Awards and Spallanzani Auction - 8:30 pm (open to everyone)

Cost: $60 USD regular, $40 USD Student

Location: Hard Rock Hotel

Get tickets!

Join us to close out the conference in the Grand Ballroom for the Banquet! For a locally themed and sourced dinner purchase a ticket at the link above. Cocktails and Awards/Auction are open to all so if you don't join for dinner, please join for those!

Please watch  this space for more information about other no-cost events occurring during the conference including: 

- Lunch with a mentor (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)

- Student Mixer (Thursday Oct 26, students only!)