You're Invited: Present at the 2025 Invasive Species Expo!

We are excited to invite you to submit a presentation abstract for the 3rd biennial New York State Invasive Species Expo, to be held September 14th-16th, 2025 at Saratoga Spa State Park.

The expo is an event that features creative, interactive, and hands-on experiences in addition to classic presentations and posters.

We are looking for content exploring the ABC's of Invasive Species: Advance Actions, Bridge Boundaries, and Connect Community.

We are seeking:

·       Traditional presentations

·       Hands-on workshops

·       Interactive demonstrations

·       Poster presentations (Students welcome!)

·       Local field trips

·       Creative walk & talks

...and any other unique ideas you have for expo content!

Submit an Abstract

Accepted content will be delivered at the Expo, either at the public-facing Community Conservation Day on Sunday Sep 14th, or the Expo Professional Days on September 15-16. There are indoor and outdoor spaces available for presentations and workshops. 

Abstract submissions are due April 30th. Presenters will be notified via email of abstract status by June 30th.

Note: Due to constraints within the abstract submission form, only one abstract can be submitted per attendee. If you would like to submit multiple abstracts, please have co-presenters submit under their profile, or contact us at is.summit@dec.ny.gov. There is no limit to the number of abstract submissions, and we encourage presenters to explore multiple types of content!

For more information, please visit the Expo webpage at https://nyis.info/new-york-invasive-species-expo/. If you have any questions related to submitting an abstract, please email is.summit@dec.ny.gov.