Exclusive registration links via our membership portal, discounted registration pricing, webinars and member events throughout the year. You can find it all within the SACNAS community! Learn more about membership here.

Yes! Become a member today to receive special pricing benefits, check out our membership options and register today!

You will need:

• Individuals: Your personal information, your credit card information, and (members will need) your member login credentials and member ID number.
• Groups: You will need the names, emails, t-shirt size and member number (if they are members) for each of your group members.

Current, dues-paying members may find it Here and follow these steps.

You can still get the special member pricing by becoming a new member or renewing your membership today! That's $75 off! Sign up HERE within 14 days of receiving your registration confirmation email, and then send us your new member number HERE for a refund!

Payment is due at time of registration for all individuals. Groups registrations have the option to pay by invoice with payment due within 30 days from date of registration.

We would hate to see you miss the Conference. Inability to attend Insurance is now included in all registration fees. You will receive a 100% refund if you are unable to attend the event for a reason outside of your control that is covered under the policy. This coverage starts on the date you pay for registration and ends on the first date of the event. To view what is covered click HERE. SACNAS does not issue refunds.

Yes! Complimentary shuttles will be available from our partner hotels Wednesday - Saturday. 

Yes, we are offering press passes to 2022 NDiSTEM!

To apply for a pass, please fill out this form.

Press Applications close on October 24, 2022 and are approved on a rolling basis.

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For Press & Editorial inquiries, please email social@sacnas.org

SACNAS Event COVID-19 Policy 

Event guidance is based on information provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

COVID-19 Vaccinations 

All event participants (attendees, exhibitors, vendors, and speakers) must be fully vaccinated and boosted by the event start date. (CDC Vaccination Guidance)

Face Coverings 

Masks are optional at all NDiSTEM events. (CDC Mask Information) 

Other links:  

Puerto Rico Visitor Health & Safety Guidelines  

Puerto Rico Meeting & Conventions Health & Safety Guidelines 

COVID-19 Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk:

The 2022 NDiSTEM Conference will take place October 27 to 29, 2022 at the Governor Pedro Roselló San Juan Convention Center

Convention Center Address: 100 Convention Blvd, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico

The response to NDiSTEM 2022 has been unprecedented and we cannot be more thrilled!

The SACNAS discounted room block has sold out for NDiSTEM 2022.
However, there are still many great hotels close to the Convention Center with rooms available!

We highly recommend you source and book a hotel room as soon as possible.

Below are two popular hotel booking sites with the NDiSTEM dates preloaded for your convenience. Please note that one shows rate per night and the other shows total cost for the 4 nights. 

Booking Site 1

Booking Site 2

SACNAS travel scholarships are one option for members to get support to attend the conference. *Applications for undergraduate students open on June 8! Click here to learn more. Individuals can also check out our Funding Your Way Guide for additional tips and ideas to fundraise as an individual or a group.

• While we typically recommend "business" or "business casual" for attendee attire, the most important is to bring your whole self to the conference. We encourage you to bring traditional dress, regalia, jewelry, and other items to share your culture with our community!

We also recommend bringing:

• Proof of vaccination (see COVID Policy & requirements)
• Face masks
• Valid Government issued ID or Driver's license

Ridesharing Services: Uber is available at the San Juan Airport. Make sure to download the app prior to your departure— you can also reserve a ride in advance with the Uber app.

Taxis: From airport to Puerto Rico Convention Center and nearby hotels, approximately $17 each way. *Prices may change.

Autoriddad Metropolitana de Autobuses, or AMA Buses; These public buses pick up at the airport. Regular fare: $0.75; Student $0.50; Ages 60 to 74 $0.25; Children and elders Free. *Prices may change.

The original artwork submitted for the 2022 NDiSTEM Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico is a representation of elements that remind bacterial genetisist and artist Dr. Semarhy Quiñones Soto of home. 

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We are here to help! We are available Monday-Friday 8am-5pm PST.

You can Call Us at 831-459-0170

or Email Us at

General Info: info@sacnas.org

NDiSTEM Registration: reg@sacnas.org

Exhibitors: exhibits@sacnas.org