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The 4th International Electronic Conference on Microbiology

Part of the International Electronic Conference on Microbiology series
7–9 April 2027
Event's Timezone: Central European Summer Time
Abstract Submission Deadline
7 December 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification
7 January 2027

Registration Deadline
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
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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

Dear colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to the 4th International Electronic Conference on Microbiology (ECM 2027), which will take place between 7 and 9 April 2027. We aim to bring together researchers and experts from around the world to discuss recent advances in microbial sciences and microbiology.

Microorganisms play fundamental roles in ecosystems, human and animal health, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. Rapid progress in microbial research continues to deepen our understanding of microbial diversity, host–microbe interactions, pathogen dynamics, and antimicrobial resistance. This conference will provide a valuable platform for scientists to present their latest findings and exchange their ideas, and it will foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

The conference will feature oral presentations, discussions, and interactive sessions that encourage scientific exchange. ECM 2027 will showcase the latest research on microorganisms, covering a diverse range of topics, including the following:
S1. Gut Microbiota and Health and Disease.
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.

Participation in ECM 2027 is free of charge for both authors and attendees. This conference provides an excellent platform for researchers to present their latest findings, engage in discussions, and participate in online Q&A sessions.

The conference committee will review all submitted abstracts. Upon acceptance, authors will be asked to contribute an extended abstract for the conference proceedings and a slide presentation of their work. Outstanding contributions will be recognized through conference awards. Authors will be invited to submit a full manuscript for potential publication in a Special Issue in Microorganisms with a 20% discount on the APC.

I look forward to your participation in this exciting conference and encourage you to share your latest ideas and research in the field of microbiology. We hope that this conference will provide an engaging forum for sharing knowledge and advancing research in microbial science.

Kind regards,
Dr. Nico Jehmlich
Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research- UFZ, Department of Molecular Systems Biology, Leipzig, Germany

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Event Chair

Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research- UFZ, Department of Molecular Systems Biology, Leipzig, Germany

Introduction
Bio
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.

Session Chairs

Dr. Hermann J. Heipieper

Department of Molecular Environmental Biotechnology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany

Introduction
Biography
Dr. Hermann J. Heipieper is Environmental Microbiologist and since July 1999 head of the group Microbial Adaptation and Contaminant Degradation of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany.

Professor Todd Riley Callaway

Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA

Introduction
Biography
Todd Callaway is a Professor in Ruminant Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Microbiology in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at the University of Georgia. Todd received his B.S. and M.S. in Animal and Dairy Science from the University of Georgia, and Ph.D. in Microbiology from Cornell. Dr. Callaway joined the Agricultural Research Service of the USDA (USDA-ARS) in the Food and Feed Safety Research Unit in College Station, Texas for 18 years. His research focuses on the role of the gut microbiota in the nutrition of cattle, and how the complex environment of the cattle gastrointestinal tract can impact food safety and production efficiency.

Registration


The registration for ECM 2027 will be free of charge! The registration includes attendance to all conference sessions.
If you are registering several people under the same registration, please do not use the same email address for each person, but their individual university email addresses. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note that the submission and registration are two separate parts. Only scholars who registered can receive a link to access the conference live streaming.
The deadline for registration is 2 April 2027.

Instructions for Authors

Procedure for Submission
ECM 2027 will accept abstracts only. The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.
Important Deadline

1. Deadline for abstract submission: 7 December 2026
2. Abstract acceptance notification: 7 January 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 Submission
If you do not have an account, please register at www.sciforum.net. After logging in, submit your abstract using the Submit Abstract button on the conference homepage. 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

  1. Authorship
    All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the work, participated in drafting or critically revising the abstract, and approved the final version. The submitting (presenting) author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the submission, including its content and authorship order.

    Requests for changes to authorship (including the addition, removal, or reordering of authors) after submission must be submitted using a signed Authorship Change Form, with written consent from all affected authors. Such requests are subject to review and approval by the Conference Organizing Team. All authors share collective responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and ethical compliance of the submitted work.

    Authors may submit multiple abstracts, but only one abstract per author may be selected for an oral presentation.

Oral Presentation and Slides Submission
Presentation Requirements
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 a presentation in PowerPoint or similar software, to be displayed online along with the abstract. Slides, if available, will be displayed directly on the website using the proprietary slide viewer at Sciforum.net. Slides can be prepared in exactly the same way as for any traditional conference where research results are presented. Slides should be converted to PDF format prior to submission so that they can be converted for 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.

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.

Withdrawal Policy
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.
Copyright Policy


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.

Publication Opportunities

  1. 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 4.7), with a 20% discount on the publication fee. 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.

  2. 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
Best Presentation Award and Best Poster Award

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.
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 enabling independent understanding, clarity of presented data (clear, well-labeled figures and tables), presentation skills (if orally presented), demonstrated scientific novelty and impact.
Prize: An award of CHF 200 and a certificate in recognition of your outstanding contribution.

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.

Sponsors and Partners

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Organizers


Media Partners

Conference Secretariat

Ms. Greta Laura Balan
Mr. Spatar Ionut
Mr. Russell Wang
Ms. Ioana Vintila
Email:
ecm2027@mdpi.com

For inquiries regarding submissions and sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact us.
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