Why $10? Why not just make it free? 

 

A virtual EERS conference has two regular expenses that we need to keep in mind. First, we have a tradition of awarding the best student proposals. These cash prizes incentivize students to submit presentation proposals while also recognizing the significant time and effort required to prepare them. Second, we offer honoraria to our plenary speakers as a recognition of the time and effort they put into their presentations for us. The $10 registration price point allows us to cover these two expenses while also (hopefully) reducing the financial burden of attending the virtual conference in these challenging times. 

Is the conference virtual? 

Yes, the entire 2025 EERS conference is hosted virtually on Zoom.  

What are the start times for each conference day? 

Thursday morning begins at 9:15am Eastern with a special session for first-time attendees. Friday morning kicks off at 9:30am with the opening plenary. ​

 

I work for an organization with non-profit status, and we are exempt from sales tax. How do I bypass the sales tax when paying my registration fee?

Zoom charges sales tax on all registration fees based on your credit card zip code. EERS does not have control over this charge. Zoom reimburses this charge when the appropriate IRS documentation is presented. Click the following link for more information Zoom Tax Exemption FAQ.

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