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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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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
We look forward to welcoming everyone to the 20th International Parvovirus Workshop in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, from June 7 to June 10, 2026.
The workshop focuses on all aspects of parvovirus research, ranging from structural biology of viral proteins to therapeutic applications, including AAV gene therapy. Please visit https://conferences.union.wisc.edu/parvovirus/ for more information and to register for the meeting.
We also invite you to publish related research in the workshop-related Topical Collection. More information can be found in the link below:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/viruses/topical_collections/6GVBM1FX0K