68th Annual Biosafety and Biosecurity Hybrid Conference
October 24-29, 2025
Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
- Intensive professional development courses to educate and inspire
- Three full days of state-of-the-art keynotes, papers, and panels highlighting best practices and hands-on skills crucial for today’s biosafety and biosecurity professionals
- In-person exhibits showcasing the latest in laboratory biosafety and biosecurity products and services
- Invaluable networking opportunities to share and learn from other biosafety and biosecurity professionals
The ABSA International Conference is the largest biosafety and biosecurity conference in the world! The conference will provide solutions to tackle your most challenging issues, present fascinating case studies, and showcase the latest developments in biosafety and biosecurity. ABSA International’s educational sessions offer insights into the ever-changing world of biosafety and biosecurity, keeping you updated on the latest techniques and best practices. You’ll have opportunities to network with your peers and discuss common issues, share advice, and exchange ideas. There will also be commercial exhibits showcasing the latest technologies in biosafety and biosecurity.
About Biosafety/Biosecurity and ABSA International
| Conference Fees | thru 9/1 | after 9/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Members | $915 | $1,015 |
| Nonmembers | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Emeritus | $600 | |
| Single Day (Mon-Wed) | ||
| Member | $360 | $410 |
| Nonmember | $460 | $510 |
| Professional Development Courses | ||
| 4-hour course Member |
$450 | $500 |
| 4-hour course Nonmember |
$550 | $600 |
| 8-hour course Member |
$670 | $720 |
| 8-hour course Nonmember |
$770 | $820 |
| Misc Tickets | ||
| Additional Lunch (Fri-Sun) |
$65 | |
| Additional Opening Reception |
$100 | |
| Additional Banquet |
$200 | |
Cancellations received before September 12, 2025—85% refund; cancellations received between September 12-19, 2025—50% refund; cancellations received after September 19, 2025—no refund.
Featured Sponsor
In 2018, the Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation selected Georgetown University to advance its research and education missions, launching a new era as the Elizabeth R. Griffin Program (ERG). ERG at Georgetown builds on the 20-year legacy of the Foundation’s work and the Georgetown University Medical Center’s mission of excellence in research, education, and the improvement of human health and well-being. The ERG Program works to enhance and sustain leadership in the expanding field of global health science and security. Through collaborative research, training, and education, ERG at Georgetown promotes evidence-based biosafety and biosecurity practices to protect the health and safety of researchers as well as the workers on the front lines of disease detection around the world
Gaining Approval to Advance Your Professional Development:
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Banquet
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Join us Tuesday night for this year’s banquet at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh!
It will be an evening of music, great food, and lively conversation set in one of the area’s most remarkable venues. Enjoy the chance to explore captivating exhibits, from giant dinosaurs to interactive science displays, as we gather for a night of entertainment. Whether dining under a whale skeleton or strolling through a tropical forest, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss this special night of celebration and discovery, a true highlight of the week.
We look forward to seeing you there!
2025 Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
AABC Testing and Certification
San Jose, CA
Booths 315P & 317P
www.aabc-inc.com
Sponsoring: Name badges with company logo
AirClean Systems
Creedmoor, NC
Booths 400P & 402
www.aircleansystems.com
Sponsoring: Gift with company logo for all attendees
SciShield
Boston, MA
Booths 200P & 202
www.scishield.com
Sponsoring: Opening Reception
Bronze Sponsors
ABC Actini
Lewis Run, PA
Booth 302P
www.abc-actini.com
Sponsoring: New Member Reception
BioSAFE Engineering LLC
Indianapolis, IN
Booth 306P
www.biosafeeng.com
Sponsoring: Monday morning continental breakfast
Camfil Clean Air Solutions
Riverdale, NJ
Booth 404
www.camfil.com
Sponsoring: Monday morning coffee break
Miltenyi Biotec
San Diego, CA
Booth 401P
www.miltenyibiotec.com
Sponsoring: Lunch for Professional Development Courses
Parsons Corporation
Chantilly, VA
Booth 413
www.parsons.com
Sponsoring: Tuesday morning coffee break
Progressive Recovery, Inc. (PRI Bio)
Dupo, IL
Booth 417P
www.prisystems.com
Sponsoring: Tuesday morning continental breakfast
Recordings from the
67th Annual Biosafety and Biosecurity Hybrid Conference
