66th Annual Drosophila Research Conference
Join us in 2025 for THE international gathering of Drosophila researchers!
The 66th Annual Drosophila Conference is the premier conference for Drosophila researchers. The meeting covers the full diversity of Drosophila investigations including genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, development, neuroscience, gene editing, evolution, and beyond. Scientists attending the conference are looking for equipment, supplies, and services that help advance their research.
Exhibitors and sponsors that participate in #Dros25 are able to connect and engage with over 1,400 researchers at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, California. Exhibiting at #Dros25 gives you the opportunity to put your products and services in front of your current and future customers.
Scientists from over 20 countries will attend #Dros25 in San Diego. Build new networks and grow your global presence.
Every exhibitor receives the following benefits.
Reserve by the early reservation deadline to stretch your marketing budget!
| Early (by 11/14/24) |
Advance (by 1/21/25) |
Late (after 1/21/25) |
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| Commercial | $3,250 | $3,500 | $3,700 |
| Non-profit | $2,000 | $2,150 | $2,300 |
Innovative Expo will be emailing Online Ordering Information to exhibitors for shipping info, chair and table rental, carpet, electrical, internet, union regulations, etc.
If you do not receive that, please contact: service@innovativeexpo.com / 760.343.2555
Space will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please be aware that third party companies reach out to exhibitors offering to sell the Dros25 attendee list or help you with your hotel reservation. GSA and Dros25 are not affiliated with these companies. Typically they are trying to gain access to your credit card information. Do not respond to their emails.
Confirmed Dros25 Exhibitors
Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center – 214
DroBot Biotechnology – 105
Drosophila Genomics Resource Center – 208
Electron Microscopy Sciences – 306
FlyBase – 304
Flytabs – 205
Fungene – 314
Genesee Scientific – 204
Genetics Society of America – 209
Hybrigenics Services – 217
Lab Express – 206
microPublication: Biology – 216
Parter Medical Products – 308
Percival Scientific – 207
Vienna Drosophila Resource Center – 215
WellGenetics – 109
Zantiks – 115
All of the opportunities below include: company logo displayed on the conference app, online planner, and in the PDF of the program book.
Advertising
Get your message out to the attendees by placing an ad in the Conference App, Program Book or Abstract Book. The Program Book and Abstract Book will be available online as a PDF file for all attendees to reference throughout the conference.
Mobile App
Banner Ad – $1,500
Display your custom advertising on a banner on the mobile app. The app is typically downloaded over 1,500 times. Your ad will appear everytime the attendees log on.
Digital Advertising
Know Before You Go email – $2,500 – SOLD
Promote your company with a banner ad (including your URL) in every attendee’s “Know Before You Go” email. With an open email rate of over 100% (because attendees look multiple times) you will reach all the attendees without the added expense of a booth or shipping materials.
Program Book or Abstract Book
The Program Book was downloaded over 1,300 times and the Abstract Book over 1,700 times in 2023 (the last time the meeting was held as a stand alone). Take advantage of the opportunity to promote your company to all the attendees with a book that they will reference throughout the meeting and beyond.
Full page, color ad – $900
Half page, color ad – $450
Additional Marketing Opportunities
Contact Anne Marie (mahoney@genetics-gsa.org) to create a package that helps you get the exposure you need and fits your budget.
All times are subject to change. For the poster session schedule and other programming, visit the conference schedule.
| November 1, 2024 | Exhibitor kits available online |
| November 14, 2024 | Early exhibit reservation deadline |
| November 18, 2024 | Booth fee refund deadline |
| January 7, 2025 | Deadline to receive materials for inclusion in the Program Book |
| January 21, 2025 | Advance exhibit reservation deadline |
| February 3, 2025 | Exhibitor staff registration deadline |
| February 26, 2025 | Advance order discount deadline |
| February 26, 2025 | Decorator available to accept advance freight |
| March 12, 2025 | Advance freight deadline |
| March 19, 2025 | Exhibit Move in (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Exhibits open for Opening Mixer (9:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) |
| March 20, 2025 | Exhibits open (12:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m.)
Poster Session (2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.) |
| March 21, 2025 | Exhibits open (12:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m.)
Poster Session (2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.) |
| March 22, 2025 | Exhibits open (12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)
Poster Session (1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.) |
| March 22, 2025 | Exhibits move out (4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) |
Exhibitor agrees to comply with the terms of the Exhibitor Agreement and with the Rules and Guidelines for Exhibiting which are incorporated in the Agreement. Please note that union rules for this show must be followed. See the service kit for additional information. The Exhibitor further agrees that GSA may terminate Exhibitor’s license to use exhibit space, without refund, if Exhibitor, after notice, shall fail to immediately cure any violation of the Rules.
We want to help you make the most of your experience. Please contact gsaconferences@genetics-gsa.org or Anne Marie Mahoney at mahoney@genetics-gsa.org to discuss your participation in #Dros25. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!
