Annual Meeting

WELCOME


We are looking forward to seeing you at the
2024 NEWSS Annual Meeting
!

 

DATES

January 7, 2024 – January 11, 2024

 

Important Deadlines

  • Titles were due October 18, 2023
  • Early bird registration ends December 15, 2023
  • Hotel group registration rate ends December 18, 2023

 

WHERE

Hyatt Regency- Boston
1 Ave de Lafayette
Boston, MA 02111

The Hyatt Regency is located in the heart of downtown Boston and is in walking distance to the Theater District, Downtown Crossing and Chinatown. The hotel has a direct connection to the MBTA train and there are taxis/ride share services available from Logan International Airport.

Important Information:

  • Parking: The hotel has an independent attached garage that offers self-parking at the rate of $41/day. Valet parking is available through the hotel at the rate of $58/day with full in and out privileges.
  • Room Rates: Hotel rooms are $159.99 per night. This rate is in effect until December 18th.  After that time, room rates will increase to prevailing nightly rates.
    Please use this link to make your hotel reservation at the rate.

 

MEETING REGISTRATION

  • Regular registration $450 (Increases to $550 starting December 16).
  • Student registration $200.
  • One day registration $200.

Click here to register for the conference here

 

Meeting Schedule Overview:

See Full Program Here

Monday, January 8, 2024

NEWSS Board Meeting 12:00PM – 3:00PM Plymouth
Weed Contest Committee 3:00PM – 4:00 PM Marlborough
Endowment Committee 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Cambridge
Section Chair Committee 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Concord
Treasurer Audit Committee 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Lexington
Opening Session & Awards 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Grand Ballroom B
Poster Slam Session 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Adrienne Salon

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Student Poster (EVEN Authors present) 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Grand Ballroom A
Student Oral Presentation 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Grand Ballroom B
Student Oral Presentation 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Grand Ballroom B
WORKSHOP – Grad Student Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Martha’s Vineyard
Student Oral Presentation 1:45 PM – 3:45 PM Grand Ballroom B
SYMPOSIUM Connecting Across Difference: Building Skills for Communicating with the Public 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Grand Ballroom B
Dessert Social 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Adrienne Salon

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Student Poster (ODD Authors present) 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Grand Ballroom A
Weed Ecology & Invasive Species 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM Grand Ballroom B
Agronomic Crops I 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM Grand Ballroom B
Agronomic Crops Roundtable 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Grand Ballroom B
Turf, Ornamental, and Non-Crop –  Roundtable 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Plymouth
Fruit, Vegetable, and Tree Crops Roundtable 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Grand Ballroom B
Turf, Ornamental, and Non-Crop I 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Plymouth
Fruit, Vegetable, and Tree Crops 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM Grand Ballroom B
Business Meeting 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Grand Ballroom B
NEWSS Social & Student Quiz Bowl 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Grand Ballroom B

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Past President’s Breakfast 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Plymouth
Agronomic Crops II 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Grand Ballroom B
Turf, Ornamental, and Non-Crop II 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Grand Ballroom B
NEWSS Board Meeting 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Plymouth

 

Looking forward to seeing you in Boston!