2025 Schedule at a Glance

Thursday, July 24

8:00 am – 3:00 pm NAME Board meeting – OCCC Room 140
3:30 – 9:30 pm Bayfront Progressive Party

Friday, July 25

7:00 – 11:00 am Field Experiences
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch at OCCC
1:00 – 2:00 pm Concurrent Session #1
2:10 – 2:50 pm Chapter Meetings
3:00 – 4:00 pm Concurrent Session #2
3:00 – 4:00 pm NAME Gala – Banquet & Auction

Saturday, July 26

7:00 – 10:00 am Field Experiences
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Plenary Session – Keynote Speaker: Robert Kentta
12:00 – 1:30 pm Lunch – Poster Session & SeaFaire Exhibits
1:30 – 2:00 pm Concurrent Session #3
2:15 – 2:45 pm Concurrent Session #4
3:00 – 4:00 pm Concurrent Session #5
4:30 – 6:00 pm OCCC Aquarium Science Building Tour
6:00 – 11:00 pm Trivia at Wild’s Taphouse

Sunday, July 27

9:00 – 10:00 am Plenary Session – Keynote Speaker at HMSC: Taylor Chapple
10:00 – 11:00 am NAME Annual General Meeting & Awards
11:00 – 11:30 am Explore the Visitor Center
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Closing & Snack Grab Bag