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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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Online
Name: The 2026 International Online Conference on Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease.
Date: 1–2 July 2026.
Chair: Prof. Dr. John Frean.
Pathologist, Parasitology Reference Lab, Centre for Emerging Zoonotic and Parasitic Diseases, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
It is our pleasure to invite you to the 2026 International Online Conference on Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, chaired by Prof. Dr. John Frean. The conference is organized by the journal Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease and will be held online from 1 to 2 July 2026 (CEST).
This conference represents an exciting opportunity for researchers in the field of tropical medicine and infectious disease to present their research and exchange ideas with their colleagues. CTMID 2026 is an online conference, eliminating the need for travel and participation expenses, while still ensuring a rigorous selection of scientific contributions and the opportunity to enhance the visibility of one’s research. All contributions should be related to the following topics:
S1. Vector-Borne Diseases;
S2. One Health and Zoonotic Diseases;
S3. Neglected Tropical Diseases;
S4. Antimicrobial Resistance.
Guide for Authors
Please submit your abstract via the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1410.
To register for the event for free, please use the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/CTMID2026?section=#registration.
For more information, please refer to the following website:
https://sciforum.net/event/CTMID2026.
Important Deadlines
Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 March 2026.
Notification of Acceptance: 1 April 2026.
Registration Deadline: 26 June 2026.
For any inquiries regarding this event, please contact us at ctmid2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 International Online Conference on Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease!
