Conferences

The conference is scheduled to take place from October 19 to 24, 2025, at the southernmost tip of the Americas, in the Chilean city of Punta Arenas. 

From this moment forward, we warmly welcome you to the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica region, the southernmost administrative division of Chile. This remarkable area boasts a compelling history, reaching its zenith in the early 20th century before the opening of the Panama Canal. It is also home to the fascinating stories of resilience and adaptation by the indigenous peoples who have inhabited this land for over 7,000–12,000 years. The conference logo pays homage to two of these sea nomads’ groups: the Kawésqar, who roamed the northern regions of the Strait of Magellan, and the Yagán, who lived to the south, particularly around the Beagle Channel. You are invited to explore the meaning behind this emblematic logo on the Conference website.

This region is not only culturally and historically significant but also scientifically relevant. Historical records from the late 19th century describe cases of paralytic shellfish poisoning in Yaghan communities in the Beagle Channel after the consumption of contaminated mussels. Furthermore, the first documented instance of a bloom associated with paralytic shellfish toxins in this region occurred in Bahía Bell, in proximity to Punta Arenas, during the early 1970s. The fjords of southern Chile are currently experiencing a proliferation of harmful algal species and associated marine toxins, making Punta Arenas an ideal location for advancing discussions on harmful algal blooms (HABs).

We are confident that ICHA 2025 will provide a unique opportunity for scientists from across the globe to interact, share knowledge, and establish the foundations for future collaborative research. Participants will explore the latest advancements in understanding the ecological, societal, and economic impacts of HABs, with a focus on developing predictive tools, mitigation strategies, and control measures. While marine ecosystems remain central to our discussions, the conference will also open the floor to studies of HABs in freshwater systems such as rivers and lakes, offering a comprehensive perspective on this critical global challenge.

For more information on the speaker line-up, schedule, and further details, please visit the following website:

https://icha2025.org/

The joint event “IV Argentine Mycology Meeting and the IX Latin American Congress on Mycotoxicology” will be held from 21st to 24th October 2025 at the Inacayal Hotel, in the stunning city of San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province, Argentina. The event is organized by the Carlos Spegazzini Mycological Association (AMCS) and the Latin American Society of Mycotoxicology (SLAM).

The conferences will bring together leading specialists in diverse fields such as fungal biodiversity, mycotoxicology, economics, ecology, medicine, biotechnology, food safety, and more. This gathering offers a unique platform to explore the latest breakthroughs in fungal and mycotoxin research with national and international experts. The conference will be the first-ever joint meeting between these two associations, and it is also the first time the event will be hosted in Patagonia, a region known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity.

We are expecting approximately 200 attendees from Argentina and abroad, including participants from Latin America, Europe, and the United States. We have already confirmed national and international speakers and anticipate the participation of both non-governmental and governmental organizations, public administration, academia, and professionals from various related fields. Planned activities will include conference symposia, scientific presentations, and oral and poster presentations.

For more information on the speaker line-up, schedule, and further details, please visit the following website:

https://sites.google.com/comahue-conicet.gob.ar/ram-clam-2025

The SFET - French Society of Toxinology is an association governed by the French law of July 1 and decree of August 16, 1901, and whose creation was decided at the 1st Meeting on Toxinology, in November 17, 1993. 

The purposes of the SFET are to:

• Promote the development of research in all areas concerning venoms or animal, plant and microbial toxins: modes of action, use in the analysis of the structure and functioning of their molecular targets, biotechnology and chemistry;
• Favour exchanges between researchers, by the organization of symposia, seminars or any other appropriate means;
• Stimulate the relations between basic and applied research;
• Disseminate knowledge;
• Contribute to the continuous progress of scientific and technical level in toxinology and participate to the education in this field.

This year the 31th Meeting on Toxinology of the French Society of Toxinology (SFET) - "Toxins: Playing with and fighting them!" will be held in Nice, France. We welcome your presence.

For more information on the speaker line-up, the schedule, and further details, please visit:

http://sfet.asso.fr/international/rt31-program.html