ISMTE Virtual Career Symposium
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ISMTE Virtual Career Symposium

 Export to Your Calendar 4/15/2026 to 4/17/2026
When: Wednesday, April 15, through Friday, April 17th
Where: Virtual
United States
Contact: info@ismte.org


Online registration is available until: 4/14/2026
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Registration now open!

 

The ISMTE Virtual Career Symposium is a new, multi-day event comprised of 3 half-days. Each day will focus on a different career stage (early, mid, late), along with sessions that apply to any career stage.

 

View the detailed agenda, including session descriptions and speaker bios here!

Note: Titles and descriptions are subject to change.

 

Wednesday, April 15 - Early Career

 TimeSession TitleSpeaker(s)
9-9:55 am EDTThe Editorial Dating Game: A Panel for Early- to Mid-Career ProfessionalsColin Trumbull, Brian Cody, Melissa Patterson, Mia Ricci
10-10:55 am EDTSpeaking from Experience, Live!Billy Lavelle, Jennifer Mahar, Nikki Lazenby
11-11:55 am EDTPublishing Education for Career Development
 
Randy Townsend, Hannah McGregor

 

Thursday, April 16 - Mid Career

 TimeSession TitleSpeaker(s)
9-9:55 am EDTPivot! Advancing Your Career Across Various RolesMeghan McDevitt, Xander Vaeth
10-10:55 am EDTOvercoming Imposter SyndromeJosephine Sciortino
11-11:55 am EDTFrom Individual Contributor to Manager: Leadership InsightsJennifer Workman
12-1 pm EDTBREAK 
1-2 pm EDTCreating Your Personal BrandJennifer Regala, Lou Peck, Lauren Briede

 

Friday, April 17 - Late Career

 TimeSession TitleSpeaker(s)
9-9:55 am EDTMentorshipStephanie Casway, Rebecca Benner, Sarah Carrera, Stella Bebos
10-10:55 am EDTNavigating Late‑Career Transitions: Strategy, Networking, and New OpportunitiesJack Farrell, Duncan MacRae, Heather Staines
11-11:55 am EDTElevating Your Side Hustle: Crafting a Career from Your CallingGio Cacciamanni

 

Pricing

  • Member pricing: $70 for a single-day pass, $150 for full access pass
  • Nonmember pricing: $110 for a single-day pass, $225 for full access pass
  • FREE for student members (sign up for membership here)
  • Bulk registration option: 20% discount when registering 3 participants or more (please contact ISMTE directly before completing the registration form)

 

Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring this event? Learn more about our sponsorship offerings here.

 

Planning Committee

  • Adrianna Borgia, Senior Managing Editor, American Society for Microbiology
  • Anna Jester, Senior Manager, Partner Success, Wiley
  • Jennifer Regala, Senior Director, Publishing and Product Development, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • Lily Gavazov, Managing Editor, Wiley
  • Sydney Guyton, Publications Coordinator, American Gastroenterological Association
  • Vrishali Parab, Managing Editor, KGL

ISMTE is grateful to our Corporate Members for their support

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