The 4th International Electronic Conference on Microbiology
The 4th International Electronic Conference on Microbiology
Part of the International Electronic Conference on Microbiology series
Event's Timezone: Central European Summer Time
7 December 2026
7 January 2027
2 April 2027
Gut Microbiota, Foodborne Pathogens and Food Safety, Antimicrobial Resistance, Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Dynamics, Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Physiology Metabolism and Evolution, Viruses Phages and Mobile Genetic Elements, Microbiome and Microbial Diversity, Host-Microbe and Microbe-Microbe Interactions
The ECM 2027 is Now OPEN for Abstract Submission and Registration.
Instructions for authors are available online.
Submit your abstracts HERE.
For any inquiries, please contact us at ecm2027@mdpi.com.
Welcome from the Chair
S2. Foodborne Pathogens and Food Safety.
S3. Antimicrobial Resistance: Mechanisms and Control Strategies.
S4. Emerging Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Dynamics.
S5. Soil Microbiomes and Microbial Ecology.
S6. Microbe–Plant Interactions.
S7. Biodegradation and Environmental Microbiomes.
S8. Microbial Physiology, Metabolism and Evolution.
S9. Viruses, Phages, and Mobile Genetic Elements.
Event Chair
Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research- UFZ, Department of Molecular Systems Biology, Leipzig, Germany
Dr. Nico Jehmlich is a researcher in proteomics and environmental microbiology at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, Germany. His research focuses on how complex microbial communities function in natural and host-associated environments. By integrating metaproteomics, stable isotope probing, and systems biology, his research reveals the metabolic activities and interactions of microorganisms in complex ecosystems. Dr. Jehmlich’s work contributes to advancing microbiome research and addressing key questions in environmental and microbial ecology.
Sessions
S2. Foodborne Pathogens and Food Safety
S3. Antimicrobial Resistance: Mechanisms and Control Strategies
S4. Emerging Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Dynamics
S5. Soil Microbiomes and Microbial Ecology
S6. Microbe-Plant Interactions
S7. Biodegradation and Environmental Microbiomes
S8. Microbial Physiology, Metabolism and Evolution
Registration
Instructions for Authors
1. Deadline for abstract submission: 7 December 2026
2. Abstract acceptance notification: 7 January 2027
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 Requirements
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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 -
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
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Authorship
- The submitting author must ensure all co-authors approve the content.
- Authors may submit multiple abstracts, but only one abstract per author may be selected for an oral presentation.
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.
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.
Poster Presentation
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.
It is the author's responsibility to identify and declare any personal circumstances or interests that may be perceived as inappropriately influencing the representation or interpretation of clinical research. 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.
MDPI, the publisher of the Sciforum.net platform, is an open-access publisher. We believe authors should retain the copyright to their scholarly works. Hence, by submitting an abstract to this conference, you retain the copyright to the work, but you grant MDPI the non-exclusive right to publish this abstract online on the Sciforum.net platform. This means you can easily submit your full paper (with the abstract) to any scientific journal at a later stage and transfer the copyright to its publisher if required.
Publication Opportunities
- Publication in the Journals
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to the conference's Special Issue (to be announced), published in Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607, Impact Factor 4.1), with a 20% discount on the publication fee. Please note that if you have IOAP/association discounts, conference discounts will be combined with IOAP/association discounts. Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers. All submitted papers will undergo MDPI’s standard peer-review procedure. The abstracts should be cited and noted on the first page of the paper. - Proceeding Paper Publication
Authors of accepted abstracts are highly encouraged to submit an extended proceeding paper (ideally 4–8 pages in length) for the conference's dedicated proceedings volume in the Biology and Life Sciences Forum (ISSN: 2673-9976) for free, please submit it after the conference.
Proceeding paper submission deadline: 9 June 2027
Please click HERE to submit your proceeding paper to the Biology and Life Sciences Forum, and be sure to disclose the conference information in your cover letter or mention the conference name in your submission.
ECM 2027-proceeding template
Publication Notice: The proceeding paper will undergo a peer review procedure. Acceptance at the conference does not ensure final publication.
Event Awards
To acknowledge the support of the conference's esteemed authors and recognize their outstanding scientific accomplishments, we are pleased to launch the Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award.
The Awards
Number of Awards Available: 6
1. Best Oral Presentation Award
Eligibility: Open to all authors selected as oral speakers who have delivered their presentation. Failure to present, delegation of the presentation to another person, or use of AI-generated voice or similar substitutes will result in disqualification.
Criteria: Evaluation considers scientific rigor (clear, literature-supported research question or hypothesis, appropriate methodology, robust analysis and critical discussion of the results), IMRaD/field-appropriate structure, clarity of presented data (clear, well-labeled figures and tables), presentation skills and audience engagement, demonstrated scientific novelty and impact.
Prize: An award of CHF 200 and a certificate in recognition of your outstanding contribution.
2. Best Poster Award
Eligibility: Open to all authors who have presented their work through posters. Failure to present, delegation of the presentation to another person, or use of AI-generated voice or similar substitutes will result in disqualification.
Winner Announcement: The award winners will be evaluated and selected by the scientific committee after the conference. Results will be announced on the website and all winners will be individually contacted via email.
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