We invite you to register for the 2025 AAAS Annual Meeting from February 13-15, which will be in-person only in Boston, Mass. Eligible journalists, public information officers, and journalism professors and students will be approved with free access. View the schedule. The meeting features:
- Plenary sessions on the future of science and investing in science around the world featuring the 17th director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health Dr. Monica Bertagnolli
- Scientific sessions spanning topics such as climate extremes, computing, AI, microplastics, food security and upcycling, settlements in space, protecting the moon for science, political determinants of health, light pollution and radio interference, trust in science, mitochondrial transplantation, COVID-19’s lasting impact in classrooms, and Asilomar 50 years later
- Topical lectures and special sessions on psychedelics, the acceleration of the universe, genomic technology, communicating uncertainty with data, the future of voting, science and the courts, and a new framework for science diplomacy
- Networking events and more
The Annual Meeting Newsroom offers curated events and onsite benefits. Back by popular demand are a press lunch with themed tables featuring experts on timely topics and news pegs, and a Science-hosted trends media briefing. EurekAlert! and the newsroom will also be hosting receptions. See below for a sampling of opportunities available to Newsroom registrants.
At the Registration Access Code step, please enter REVERE. Newsroom registration will say pending approval, and it might take a few days for a staff member to process your registration. Please note that all registration must be done online, and you can register until the last day of the meeting. Learn more about registration.
Those interested in attending the Science-hosted trends briefing must also be registered with EurekAlert!. Registration is free and easy here for those who meet EurekAlert!’s reporter credentials. Sign up now.
We hope to see you in February!
Sincerely,
AAAS Office of Communications (media@aaas.org) and Science Press Package team (scipak@aaas.org)
2025 Newsroom Offerings
- Newsroom lounge with complimentary coffee and tea
- Interview rooms (onsite sign up available)
- Newsroom access of the full program and exclusive special events
Highlights At-A-Glance
Thursday, February 13
EurekAlert! Reception
3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET
Friday, February 14
Science Trends Media Briefing
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
Note: Select content is embargoed. Press must be registered with the Science Press Package on EurekAlert! to attend.
Celebrating the AAAS Mass Media Fellows 50th Anniversary
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
Newsroom Wine & Cheese
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET
Saturday, February 15
Trending Topics Press Lunch with Experts
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Note: Sign ups available in January, stay tuned.
Table topics will include:
Trust in science
Science diplomacy (news to be announced)
Governing space
Nuclear energy
AI in publishing
Mental health
U.S. federal budget
Future of U.S. S&T leadership
And more...
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship 50th Anniversary Cake Cutting
3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET
Note: Cake is available on a first come, first served basis.
Innovations & Illuminations: An Evening at the Museum of Science
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET