Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (2)
Barcelona, Spain
Dear colleagues,
Mark your calendars! We’re excited to invite you to Viruses 2026 – New Horizons in Virology, taking place from 11–13 March 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Organized by MDPI and the open-access journal Viruses, this in-person event continues the tradition of successful past conferences in Basel (2016), Barcelona (2018, 2020, 2024), and online (2022). We’re eager to reunite the global virology community for a vibrant exchange of ideas, discoveries, and collaborations.
Why You Should Join
Virology is more crucial than ever, with global implications for human, animal, and plant health. Viruses 2026 will feature a rich scientific program, including invited talks from leading experts and six key sessions:
- General Topics in Virology
- Antiviral Therapeutics, Vaccines, and Host Defenses
- Antiviral Innate Immunity
- Structure and Mechanisms of Virus Replication
- Virus-Host Interactions
- Viral Pathogenesis and Evolution
Abstract Submission Now Open!
Want to present your latest research? We're accepting submissions for short talks and poster presentations. All the info you need is available on our website – and yes, you're welcome to submit already! Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work:

16 Leading Speakers
We’re thrilled to welcome distinguished invited speakers who are shaping virology across various fields. Check out our website for more details about the speakers, venue, and travel information. Start planning your participation today!

We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona for an inspiring and engaging conference experience.
Sincerely,
Dr. Eric Freed and Dr. Albert Bosch
Viruses 2026 Chairs
Sent by the Viruses 2026 Conference Secretariat
viruses2026@mdpi.com
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Fredericton, Canada
MDPI is pleased to announce its participation in the CSOHNS 79th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology in Fredericton, Canada. We are thrilled to highlight a landmark collaboration: this year’s meeting will be presented in partnership with our esteemed peers at the Societé Française D’ORL from France! This event promises to be an unprecedented gathering of thought leaders and innovators from Canada, France, and around the world.
The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:
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If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.