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2025 PRIM&R Annual Conference Social, Behavioral, and Education Research Conference
PRIM&R’s Annual Conference is the cornerstone of our commitment to advancing the ethical conduct of research.
Why Attend?
- The PRIM&R Annual Conference is the premier gathering for professionals dedicated to advancing ethical, responsible, and high-quality research. With the addition of the Social, Behavioral, and Educational Research Conference (SBER25), this event offers a comprehensive exploration of current challenges and innovations in research ethics and oversight. Individuals working in human subjects research and animal care and use, as well as institutional leadership, to consider complex, challenging, and current issues in the conduct and oversight of research.
- The PRIM&R Conference provides:
- Content in a variety of formats, from high-level discussions to in-depth breakouts to interactive networking sessions.
- Networking with a vibrant professional community.
- Access to federal regulators, industry professionals, and experts in the field.
- Select video recordings and materials from sessions.
What to Expect
The PRIM&R Annual Conference features programming for those new to their field, and seasoned professionals. Attendees from around the globe come together for lively discussions on everything from best practices in research oversight to key ethical concepts. Participants leave energized and better equipped to help their research programs become stronger and more effective.
- Diverse Programming: Engage in sessions ranging from high-level discussions to in-depth breakouts and interactive networking opportunities.
- Expert Speakers: Learn from over 200 speakers, including federal regulators, industry professionals, and subject matter experts.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with a vibrant community of over 3,000 professionals from various sectors of the research enterprise.
- Exhibit Hall: Explore innovations and services from 60+ exhibitors, enhancing your organization's research practices.
Our Attendees are:
- HRPP/IRB, IACUC/ACU, and IBC directors, administrators, chairs, and members
- Compliance personnel
- Clinical research professionals
- QA/QI personnel
- Institutional research leadership
- Federal and state agency employees
- Public relations professionals
- Researchers and research staff
- Research subject and patient advocates
- Ethicists
- And, anyone else working within the research enterprise!
Conference Venue
The 2025 PRIM&R Annual Conference (PRIMR25) will take place on November 7 and 8, 2025 at the Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore Maryland. The PRIM&R Social Behavioral Educational Research Conference (SBER25) will take place in the same location on November 6. The Baltimore Convention Center is a large event venue situated within walking distance to several hotels, restaurants, and shopping. The facility is ADA compliant.
Hotel Accommodations Available Starting June 1
- Opening in early June, PRIM&R has arranged a discounted rate at select hotels, available until October 22-25, 2025 (depending on property). Information on participating hotels, rates, and distance from convention center are below. Please note the following about conference hotels:
- Hotel rooms include free Wi-Fi.
- Rates are valid three days before/after PRIM&R’s meeting dates based on hotel availability
- A limited number of per diem rates are available at some properties. Do NOT book rooms in these blocks until you are sure of your travel. Once these rooms are filled, it is unlikely we can add more (as a result of the pandemic/economy, hotels have limited the number of per diem rooms we can block). Per diem rates are set by the US General Services Administration (November 2025 rates are TBD, but you will be charged this rate at checkout).
- Your hotel rewards numbers will be acknowledged.
New for 2025: Daily Food Vouchers for In-Person Attendees
Enjoy the convenience of onsite dining during PRIMR25/SBER25! Food kiosks will be open at the Baltimore Convention Center November 6–8, with a variety of items available for purchase.
In-person registrants will receive a $35 food voucher on November 7 and 8 to use at designated convention center food outlets. If you are also attending a PRIMR25 Workshop or SBER25 in person on November 6, you’ll receive an additional $35 voucher for that day.
Vouchers are valid only at participating kiosks inside the Baltimore Convention Center. Please note: no refunds or credits will be issued for unused amounts.
In-person registrants will receive a $35 food voucher on November 7 and 8 to use at designated convention center food outlets. If you are also attending a PRIMR25 Workshop or SBER25 in person on November 6, you’ll receive an additional $35 voucher for that day.
Vouchers are valid only at participating kiosks inside the Baltimore Convention Center. Please note: no refunds or credits will be issued for unused amounts.
Get Involved
Late-Breaking Poster Abstract Submissions
For those individuals who did not have data ready to submit an abstract during the initial submission period, we encourage you to submit a poster abstract during our late-breaking submissions period between May 16 and June 16, 2025. Please note the following about late-breaking abstracts:Abstracts must be submitted to the online submission form by June 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.Late-breaking abstracts will not be considered for oral presentation or the Pillars of PRIM&R Outstanding Poster Award (see below); they will only be considered for on-site/online poster gallery.Decisions for late-breaking abstracts will be sent by July 25, 2025.
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