Poster Presentations, Keynote, Lectures, and Industry-Led Education Sessions
SRF 2025 will again present Symposium lectures, the latest scientific research, keynote
address, and more education sessions presented by industry experts. All lectures and sessions
will be held in the Community Activities Center (CAC) Auditorium next door to the Exhibition at
the Odom Fitness Center (NOT the NCI building).
Scientific Poster Display
Researchers and students involved in ongoing research projects at Fort Detrick are invited to
display a scientific poster in accordance with the Poster Guidelines. Posters will be judged
according to Judging Criteria. Poster Display participants are not required to orally present the
poster. Submitting for the Poster Display will only secure a place for your poster to be displayed
during the event. This event is judged (see Judging Criteria). Posters will be displayed in the
Exhibition hall at Odom Fitness Center.
Poster Blitz
Poster Display participants that are interested in an oral presentation of the poster can apply for
the Poster Blitz. The Poster Blitz is a three to five-minute poster overview where posters are
interspersed to create an exciting dynamic session. This event is judged (see Judging
Criteria). Poster Blitz participants must submit and have their Poster Display approved. The
Poster Blitz presentations will be held on Wednesday, 30 April from 08:00 to 10:00 at the
Community Activities Center (CAC) Auditorium.
Keynote Speaker
The Keynote Address will be presented on
Wednesday, 30 April from 10:00 to 11:00 at the Community Activities Center (CAC) Auditorium.
Click here to learn more about the current and past SRF Keynote Speakers.
Young Investigator Symposium
This event is for young investigators to present their research in a traditional 15-minute lecture
format (12-minute lecture and 3 minutes for questions). This event provides young investigators
with the opportunity to showcase the research projects they are involved in and the implications
and impact the research may have. This event is judged (see Judging Criteria). The Young
Investigator Symposium Presentations will be presented on Thursday, 1 May from 13:30 to
15:30 at the Community Activities Center (CAC) Auditorium.
Industry-Led Education Sessions
Scientists, researchers and other experts from industry will present sessions on research
findings, case studies, demos, etc. in the Community Activities Center (CAC) Auditorium on
Wednesday, 30 April from 11:00 – 17:00 and Thursday, 1 May from 10:00 – 13:30. A full
schedule and description of sessions will be available soon.
NOTE: All Symposium sessions, including the Keynote, Lectures, and Industry Education Sessions, will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing on the SRF website after the event.
REGISTRATION FOR THE EXHIBITION IS OPEN!
Register today to attend the Exhibition to avoid registration lines onsite. Attend the education
sessions and then visit with the companies at the Exhibition in the Odom Fitness Center.
All attendees can pick up one (1) voucher for lunch at the registration desk at Odom Fitness
Center. The voucher is good for lunch at one of the two food trucks that will be parked at the
Odom parking lot.