Events
2025 CISTAR Biannual Meeting, September 3-5
The 2025 CISTAR Year 8 Biannual Meeting will take place September 3–5, 2025, and hosted by Northwestern University. The meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O’Hare Rosemont, conveniently located near Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
RSVP
Please RSVP by July 16, 2025 using this using this link. We will continue accepting reservations after the deadline, but your prompt reply would help us better plan the event.
Note: Even if you are unable to attend, please complete the RSVP form. Students and post-doctoral researchers should consult with their faculty advisors before responding.
Lodging
Hotel Reservations: Please reserve your room as soon as possible and no later than August 12, 2025 via the Embassy Suites Attendees Website.
Preliminary Agenda
A detailed agenda will be shared closer to the event. Below is a high-level overview:
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Fellows Only: SLC-Led Graduate Fellows Meeting (arrive by 4:00 PM)
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Fellows Only: SLC-Led Graduate Fellows Meeting
All Attendees: Welcome Dinner, 6:00–9:00 PM at Bub City, located in the Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District, a 7-minute walk from Embassy Suites.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
8:00 AM-12:00 PM:
All attendees: Welcome and Overview
Keynote Presentation by José Santiesteban
CISTAR Research Presentations
1:00 PM: All attendees: Poster Pitch Competition & Poster Session
6:00 PM: All attendees: CISTAR Dinner
Friday, September 5, 2025
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM:
All attendees: CISTAR Research Presentations
Keynote Presentation by Enrique Iglesia
All attendees: Adjourn by 12:30 PM (boxed lunches provided)
Optional Afternoon Tours: Tours of UOP and/or Northwestern University campus and labs (details to follow) will be open to all attendees who would like to attend.