Plan now to attend the 68th Annual Drosophila Research Conference to:
Connect with 1,300+ researchers (over 400 faculty) Showcase new products Promote brand awareness Recruit top candidates Stay up to date on your competition
In 2027, the 68th Annual Drosophila Conference will be returning to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the first time since 2018 when there were over 1,500 attendees. In 2026, 44% of the registrants were first time attendees, so even if you participated in the past, you will be reaching new prospects. The boutique size exhibit hall of 25 booths along with 700 posters being presented guarantees traffic. Dros 2027 covers the full diversity of Drosophila investigations including genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, development, neuroscience, gene editing, evolution, and beyond. Use your marketing budget wisely by attending Dros 2027 to be in front of researchers that can benefit from your products and services and help advance vital discovery.
We look forward to partnering with you in Philadelphia, PA at Dros 2027. Contact Anne Marie Mahoney, mahoney@genetics-gsa.org, with any questions or to discuss special package rates.
Make valuable connections with your customers
Why participate?
Meet New Prospects: Registrants from over 27 countries attended in person in 2026! Have access to an international community to generate potential leads.
Showcase New Products and Services: Show products and answer questions from the community about how your service provides solutions to help them in their research.
Highlight your customers: Your customers will be giving presentations on data they have received from your equipment. Come to support them and let others know the benefits of partnering with you.
Recruitment:Looking to hire? Dros 2027 attendees are qualified candidates that are motivated and invested in the research. Set up interviews throughout the week.
Save Money: Help your overall marketing budget by connecting with customers from around the world all in one setting. Attending Dros 2027 reduces travel to individual labs.
Engage with established faculty as well as early career researchers, who influence the buying decisions.
Get global visibility in Philadelphia
Scientists from over 27 countries will attend Dros 2027. Build new networks and grow your global presence.
Booth Fees and the floor plan will be available in July 2026.
All services, such as electrical, furniture rental and audio visual equipment, will be handled through the decorator. Exhibitors will receive an email with a dedicated link to the Service Kit on November 10.
Important notice re: phishing attempts–Please be aware that third party companies reach out to exhibitors offering to sell the Dros 2027 attendee list or help you with your hotel reservation. GSA and Dros 2027 are not affiliated with these companies. Typically they are trying to gain access to your credit card information. Do not respond to their emails.
Dros 2026 Exhibitors (See where your competition was in 2026)
Archon Scientific Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center Darwin Chambers Developmental Studies Hybridoma Bank DROBOT Biotechnology Drosophila Genomics Resource Center Electron Microscopy Sciences/Nightsea EMbody Biosignals Genesee Scientific GSA Journals Hybrigenics LabExpress microPublication: Biology miniPCR bio Objective Biotechnology Parter Medical Products Percival Scientific Powers Scientific Scikal Research University of Minnesota Genomics Center Vienna Drosophila Resource Center WellGenetics Zantiks
Exhibit Package
Every exhibitor receives the following benefits.
8′ x 10′ booth
12 hours of exhibit time over 4 days
Carpeting
Two exhibitor badges for company representatives
8′ high back drape and 3′ high side drape
Standard sign (7” x 44”) with company name and booth number
Janitorial service for the aisles of the exhibit area
Security of the exhibit area
Exhibit Hours (tentative)
February 17 – Opening Mixer (9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
February 18 – Exhibits open 12:30 to 4:15 (Poster Session, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
February 19 – Exhibits open 12:30 to 4:15 (Poster Session, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
February 20– Exhibits open 12:30 to 3:45 (Poster Session, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Digital Suite
Lead generation built into the conference app (More savings passed on to you!)
Company name, logo, link to website and 50 word description on conference app and online planner
Company name, 50 word description and URL in the PDF of the Program Book
Social Media toolkit to promote your participation
Additional Benefits
Beverage breaks in exhibit hall during poster presentations
One conference registration to attend the full scientific program
One customer single day pass (must register in advance)
Marketing Opportunities
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 and Online Planner Banner Ad – $1,500 (3 available) (No increase from 2026!)
Display your custom advertising on a banner Ad on the mobile app and online planner. The App and online planner were downloaded over 2,100 times in 2026. Your ad will rotate with the other ads, every time the attendees log on.
Know Before You Go email – $2,500
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 85%) you can connect with attendees before they arrive at the conference (placement will be in the middle of the email.)
New this year – Ad in GSA eNews – $1,800
Include an ad in GSA eNews that is sent to over 23,000 emails. The Ad will be placed in the dedicated Conference section (see 2026 sample below). Let the community know how you can help them in their research.
New this year – Company slide in the Coffee break Rotating Slide Deck – $1,200
Promote your company during the 30 minute coffee breaks throughout the conference by having a slide in the rotating slide deck. It will display along with the conference slides announcing GSA Awards,GSA Journals and housekeeping items (typically 40-50 slides).
Program Book or Abstract Book
The Program Book and Abstract Book were both downloaded over 600 times in 2026. 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 (8/12 x 11)Ad – $900
Half pageAd – $450
Additional Marketing Opportunities
Find the marketing event that fits your budget.
Opening Session Sponsor (includes Keynote and Sandler Lecture) – $2,000 – (limited to one sponsor) Get your name in front of all of the attendees at the start of the meeting by sponsoring the Opening Session which includes our Keynote Speaker, Amita Sehgal, University of Pennsylvania and the Larry Sandler Lecture. In addition to the acknowledgements listed above the sponsorship includes:
Recognition on the session slide
Recognition on signage
Verbal recognition during the session
Option to provide literature and giveaway table at session
New this year – Headshot Photographer – $1,750— The ever popular Headshot Photographer will be back in the exhibit hall in 2027. Sponsor the photographer by having your logo on a sign that every attendee will see as they walk the exhibit area. Show your support of current and future leaders in the field.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plenary Session Sponsor – $1,250 – designed to promote scholarship and to share expertise on DEI topics, in line with the goal of moving toward a more equitable scientific enterprise. (limited to one sponsor)
Branded item give-away – $1,000 – Your branded item will be distributed to each attendee when they arrive at registration. Item must be provided by the sponsor and shipped directly to the decorator.
Registration Fee Waivers Sponsor – priceless – to support participation from low- and middle-income countries, companies can sponsor registration fee waivers
Contact Anne Marie (mahoney@genetics-gsa.org) to create a package that helps you get the exposure you need and fits your budget.
Exhibitor Timeline
All times are subject to change. For the poster session schedule and other programming, visit the conference schedule.
October 1, 2026
Exhibitor kits available (companies will receive a dedicated link)
October 30, 2026
Early exhibit reservation deadline
November 4, 2026
Booth fee refund deadline
November 30, 2026
Advance exhibit reservation deadline
December 2, 2026
Deadline to receive materials (50 word description and logo) for inclusion in the Conference App
December 11, 2026
Decorator available to accept advance freight
January 6, 2027
Exhibit staff registration deadline
January 20, 2027
Advance decorator order discount deadline
January 21, 2027
Hotel reservation deadline
February 1, 2027
Advance freight deadline
February 17, 2027
Exhibit Move in (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Exhibits open for Opening Mixer (9:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.)
February 18, 2027
Exhibits open (12:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m.)
Poster Session (2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.)
February 19, 2027
Exhibits open (12:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m.)
Poster Session (2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.)
February 20, 2027
Exhibits open (12:45 p.m.–3:45 p.m.)
Poster Session (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)
February 20, 2027
Exhibits move out (4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.)
Terms and Conditions
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.
Questions?
We want to help you make the most of your experience. Please contact Anne Marie Mahoney at mahoney@genetics-gsa.org to discuss your participation in Dros 2027. We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia!
