Monday morning through Wednesday midday in Portland.
Plan your travel & know before you go
- Everything is at the Sentinel
All sessions, meals, and poster sessions happen at the Sentinel Hotel in downtown Portland — see the Accommodations page. The Tuesday boat tour is the only off-site element.
- Arrival & departure
Arrive by Monday, Oct 26 morning for registration and opening sessions. The meeting wraps Wednesday, Oct 28 at 11:30 AM.
- Superfund Site tour — 1:00 PM sharp
Boarding begins before 1:00 PM at the Portland Spirit dock, Salmon Street Springs. The boat departs at 1:00 PM. Walk from the Sentinel (~15 min) or take the shuttle — see the Travel page. Ground transportation back is provided. Lunch is served on board.
- Meals at a glance
- Monday: all meals provided
- Tuesday: breakfast and lunch (on board) provided · dinner on your own
- Wednesday: breakfast and morning break — meeting ends 11:30 AM
- Registration — $425
The registration fee covers all sessions, most meals, and the Tuesday Superfund Site tour. See the Registration page for details.
- Weather & what to wear
Late October in Portland is cool and often rainy (50–60°F / 10–15°C). Bring a waterproof layer for the riverfront — the boat tour goes ahead rain or shine. Sessions are business casual. Full session details, plenary speakers, and the final agenda will be published once confirmed.
Superfund Site tour
A guided field trip to the Portland Harbor Superfund site on the Willamette River, with lunch and transportation provided. Open to all attendees at no additional cost.
Two evening poster sessions
Trainees and investigators share work across both Monday and Tuesday evenings — the heart of the meeting's networking time.
Trainee Show and Tell Showcase
A session dedicated to the many ways trainees contribute beyond the research bench — sharing outreach efforts, educational initiatives, science communication, and creative projects.
Training Network Event
4:00 – 6:00 PMA peer mentoring event designed to bring together students and early career researchers across the Centers for connection and professional development.
Afterwards: A fun group tour of Portland — a great opportunity to explore the city together before the meeting kicks off.
Three days, side by side.
Times are approximate and subject to change. Full session details, plenary speakers, and the final agenda will be published once confirmed.
- 7:00 AMBreakfastMeal
- 8:00 AMOpening sessionOpening
- 9:00 AMSession 1ScientificAdministrator
- 10:15 AMBreak
- 10:45 AMSession 2ScientificAdministrator
- 12:00 PMLunchMeal
- 1:15 PMSession 3ScientificAdministrator
- 2:30 PMBreak
- 2:45 PMSession 4ScientificAdministrator
- 4:00 PMPoster session
- 6:00 PMDinnerMeal
- 7:30 AMBreakfast breakoutMealFor CEC, DMAC, RETCC, and Directors
- 8:45 AMBreak
- 9:00 AMSession 5ScientificAdministrator
- 10:15 AMSession 6ScientificAdministrator
- 11:30 AMTravel to Superfund Site tourOff-siteAll
- 1:00 PMSuperfund Site tourOff-siteAll
- 3:30 PMTravel back to hotelOff-siteAll
- 4:30 PMPoster session
- 6:30 PMDinner (on your own)Meal
- 7:00 AMBreakfastMeal
- 8:00 AMTrainee Show and Tell ShowcaseShowcasing outreach, education, science communication, and creative contributions beyond the bench.
- 10:30 AMBreak
- 10:45 AMProgram continues
- 11:15 AMPoster Awards & Closing Remarks