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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Online
We are excited to announce the 1st International Online Conference on Veterinary Sciences—Veterinary Virology in the New Era: Comprehensive Research from Identification to Prevention (IOCVS2025), which will be held from 3 to 5 December 2025.
This conference offers a dynamic platform for experts, scholars, and professionals in the field of veterinary sciences to exchange ideas and share their latest research findings. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and explore new advancements in veterinary science.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Wentao Li
1. National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
2. The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
The main topics of the conference include:
A. The Identification and Detection of Novel Animal Viruses
B. The Development and Optimization of Animal Vaccines
C. Veterinary Epidemiology
D. Antiviral Therapy
E. Virology in One Health
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 3rd August 2025
Abstract Acceptance Notification Deadline: 3rd September 2025
Registration Deadline: 3rd September 2025
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1284
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCVS2025?subscribe§ion=#registration
Please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section for details regarding Abstract Submission and Publication Opportunities.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact iocvs2025@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Veterinary Sciences—Veterinary Virology in the New Era: Comprehensive Research from Identification to Prevention (IOCVS2025).
Upcoming Partner Conferences (2)
Padua, Italy
We are delighted to announce the upcoming Congress of Italian Association of Veterinary Pathology, which will take place in Padova on the 26th–27th of June, 2025.
The Congress’s aim is to promote research activities, studies, and conferences on General Pathology and Veterinary Pathological Anatomy, as well as related topics. The Congress represents a unique opportunity for updates, discussion, and growth for all professionals and researchers in the sector.
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Berlin, Germany
The 10th Symposium on Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals and the Environment will be held in Berlin, Germany, from 30 June to 02 July 2025. The aim of the ARAE conference, which has been a great success since 2007 with many scientists from all over the world, is to present a global vision of the impact of antibiotic use and resistance on the animal world, the environment, and consecutive repercussion on human health.
Conference Chair
Univ.-Prof., Dr. med. vet. Stefan Schwarz, Berlin, Germany
Prof. Jianzhong Shen, PhD, Beijing, China
The main topics of the conference include the following:
-Monitoring and molecular epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance;
-Mechanisms and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance in animal and zoonotic pathogens;
-Understanding the connection of antimicrobial resistance between animals, humans, and/or the environment;
-Roles of the environment in resistance evolution and transmission;
-Novel approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance;
-Novel methods and tools dedicated to antimicrobial resistance (detection, diagnostics, and surveillance).
Registration
To register now for the 10th Symposium on Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals and the Environment, from 30 June to 02 July 2025, please click on the following link: https://arae2025.de/registration.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact the following person:
Sabrina Heinrich, ARAE2025 Organizing Team.
arae2025@conventus.de
