Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee and the journal Antibiotics (ISSN: 2079-6382, Impact Factor: 5.5, CiteScore: 10.2), it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 5th International Electronic Conference on Antibiotics—Global Threats and Opportunities: Shaping the Next Generation of Antimicrobials (ECA 2027).

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the most pressing global health challenges of our time, threatening decades of progress in medicine, public health, agriculture, and infectious disease control. Addressing this complex issue requires interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical practice, microbiology, epidemiology, ecology, pharmaceutical sciences, and public policy. In this context, ECA 2027 aims to provide a dynamic and interactive platform for researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, industry experts, and policymakers worldwide to exchange knowledge, share innovative findings, and discuss emerging strategies to combat AMR.

The scientific program covers a broad range of topics at the forefront of antibiotic research and antimicrobial resistance mitigation, including:
S1. Antimicrobial Stewardship and Clinical Optimization.
S2. One Health and AMR Ecology.
S3. Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms and Epidemiological Characteristics.
S4. Conventional Methods and AI-Powered Strategies in Antimicrobial Development.
S5. Biofilm Biology and Antimicrobial Tolerance.
S6. Global Perspectives on Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention.

Through oral presentations, poster sessions, and scientific discussions, participants will have the opportunity to present their latest research, exchange novel ideas, and explore both established and emerging approaches to antimicrobial discovery, stewardship, surveillance, and resistance intervention. Special attention will be given to innovative technologies, interdisciplinary solutions, and global collaborative efforts that can help address the growing burden of AMR.

We sincerely thank all speakers, authors, reviewers, session chairs, and attendees for their valuable contributions. We hope that ECA 2027 will foster meaningful scientific exchange, inspire new collaborations, and advance collective efforts toward safeguarding the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapies for future generations.

We look forward to welcoming you to ECA 2027 and to an engaging and productive conference experience.

Kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Manuel Simões,
Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Dr. Marc Maresca,
CNRS, Aix-Marseille University, Centrale Marseille, iSm2, Marseille, France
Chairs of the 5th International Electronic Conference on Antibiotics

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Sessions

The 5th International Electronic Conference on Antibiotics will accept abstracts only. The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.

Deadline for abstract submission: 23 February 2027.
Abstract acceptance notification: 26 April 2027.
Please note:
An abstract acceptance email only confirms that your abstract has been accepted. Oral or poster presentation invitations are determined separately by the conference chairs, and you will receive an additional email with the presentation result.

Abstract submissions should be completed online by registering with www.sciforum.net and using the "Submit Abstract" function once logged into the system. No template is required.

Abstract Requirements
1. Types of Submissions
- Accepted: Original research abstracts; systematic reviews or meta-analyses abstracts (must comply with PRISMA 2020).
- Not accepted: Narrative, scoping, comparative, perspective, opinion, or essay-style reviews.

2. Content Requirements
- Length: 200–300 words.
- Structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
- Language: Clear, publication-ready English.
- Originality: Must be original and unpublished; previously published abstracts will not be considered.

3. Authorship
- The submitting author must ensure all co-authors approve the content.
- The same author can submit a maximum of two abstracts, but only one abstract per author may be selected for an oral presentation.

1. Each abstract must designate one presenter. To change the presenter, please contact us after you receive the oral/poster presentation invitation.
2. Only live presentations are accepted.
3. Presenters who do not attend the live session will not be eligible for awards or presentation certificates.

The slot for the oral presentation is 15 mins. We advise that your presentation lasts for a maximum of 12 mins, leaving at least 3 mins for the Q&A session.

Authors are encouraged to prepare presentations using PowerPoint or equivalent software for online display alongside their abstract. If provided, slides will be presented directly on the conference website via the Sciforum.net slide viewer and should be prepared in the same format as a traditional conference presentation of research results. All slides must be converted to PDF format prior to submission to ensure accurate online display.

Each presentation should:

- Communicate the research question or objective, methodology, key results, and scientific novelty;
- Use a clear and logical structure, typically Introduction-Methods-Results & Discussion structure (IMRaD) or a field-appropriate alternative;
- Emphasize the relevance of the work;
- Support key findings with clear figures or tables where appropriate;
- Conclude with a critical interpretation of the results and their impact.

Posters should be designed to allow independent understanding of the research and clearly present the essential elements of the study.

Each poster should include:

- Title, authors, affiliations, and contact details (clearly displayed at the top);
- Brief introduction outlining the research objective;
- Concise methodology summary;
- Main results, supported by clear, well-labeled figures or tables where appropriate;
- Short conclusion summarizing key findings and their relevance.

Technical specifications:
Dimensions (cm): 84.1 × 118.9 (A0 - portrait)
Resolution:300 dpi
Pixel size (portrait, 300 dpi):9933 × 14043 px
Minimum font size:≥24

The poster template can be downloaded HERE. We will reach out to you closer to the dates of the conference with more information.

Note: The uploaded poster may be used as provided and serves as a reference. However, as long as the technical specifications are followed, scholars are welcome to use any poster template of their choice.

Any request concerning abstract or proceedings paper withdrawal should be communicated to the Conference Organizing Team as early as possible, preferably prior to final acceptance and confirmation of the conference program. Please note that once abstracts are published in the Conference Report or once Proceedings papers are published in the Proceedings journal and assigned a DOI, they become part of the permanent scholarly record and cannot be fully removed.

AI Policy
The responsible use of generative AI tools in the preparation of abstracts, posters, and presentations is permitted; however, any such use must be clearly disclosed, specifying the tool employed and its role. Authors retain full responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of their work.

Potential Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the integrity, interpretation, or presentation of their work. Failure to provide accurate disclosures may result in the removal of the abstract from the conference program and associated publications.
If there is no conflict, please state "The authors declare no conflicts of interest." This should be conveyed in a separate "Conflict of Interest" statement preceding the "Acknowledgments" and "References" sections at the end of the manuscript. Any financial support for the study must be fully disclosed in the "Acknowledgments" section.

1. Copyright Ownership
In accordance with Swiss copyright law, you, as the author, are the original creator of your work and retain full copyright ownership of your submitted abstract.

2. License Grant
By submitting your abstract for publication on the Sciforum.net platform, you grant MDPI, the platform’s publisher, a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to:
- Publish, reproduce, and distribute the abstract online.
- Make the abstract publicly available in connection with the conference.

3. Author’s Retained Rights
This license is non-exclusive. As you retain full copyright, you are free to:
- Reuse, republish, and build upon your work in any way.
- Develop the abstract into a full paper for submission to other journals or publications.
- Enter into subsequent agreements, including granting an exclusive license or transferring copyright to another publisher for a future version of the work.

4. Author’s Responsibility
You remain solely responsible for complying with the policies of any other journal or publisher to which you may submit a subsequent version of your work, particularly concerning prior publication rules. MDPI and Sciforum.net bear no responsibility for any conflicts arising from your future submissions.

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