The 1st International Online Conference on Bacteria
From Genomes to Global Health
The IOCBa 2027 is Now OPEN for Abstract Submission and Registration
Submit your abstracts HERE.
Instructions for authors are available online.
For any inquiries, please contact us at iocba@mdpi.com.
the chair
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is my honor to welcome you to the 1st International Online Conference on Bacteria (IOCBa 2027). As the first global online event dedicated exclusively to bacteria, IOCBa 2027 offers a fully virtual format to ensure broad participation. The conference features interactive panels, live Q&A sessions, and a focus on emerging technologies and interdisciplinary approaches. This event provides an exceptional opportunity for researchers, clinicians, and innovators worldwide to address key challenges and recent advances in bacteriology.
The conference program reflects the breadth and depth of our field, with keynote lectures, thematic symposia, roundtable discussions, and interactive workshops. Topics include bacterial genomics, evolution, systems biology, host–pathogen interactions, antimicrobial resistance, and microbiome science. Sessions on artificial intelligence, computational methods, and One Health perspectives underscore our commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue and translational impact. Leading experts will share their latest research, providing valuable opportunities for engagement and learning.
IOCBa 2027 offers a dynamic platform for scientific exchange through keynote lectures, oral presentations, and flash poster sessions. Attendees are encouraged to join live Q&A sessions, participate in networking events, and engage in discussion forums on key topics. I especially encourage early-career researchers to participate, as their contributions are vital to the future of our discipline. I extend my sincere gratitude to the Scientific Committee, session chairs, invited speakers, and the MDPI conference team for their dedication and support.
I invite you to engage fully in the discussions, share your findings, and establish new collaborations. To support meaningful engagement, I invite you to participate actively in discussions, share your findings, and form new collaborations. IOCBa 2027 will provide dedicated virtual networking spaces and collaboration platforms to support real-time connections and partnership building. Together, we can advance bacterial sciences and address global challenges. The conference will take place from October 18 to 19, 2027.
Prof. Dr. Vasco Ariston de Carvalho Azevedo
Conference Chair, IOCBa 2027
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Meet Our Chair
Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, MG, Brazil;Prof. Dr. Vasco Ariston de Carvalho Azevedo is Full Professor of Genetics at the Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil, where he leads the Cellular and Molecular Genetics Laboratory. He holds a DVM (UFBA, 1986), an MSc and PhD in Microbial Genetics (Institut National Agronomique Paris-Grignon, 1993), and a PhD in Bioinformatics (UFMG, 2017). A Titular Member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, his research spans genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and functional gene analysis of bacterial pathogens of veterinary and zoonotic importance. He has mentored over 170 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and authored more than 800 peer-reviewed publications.
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadlineJun 21, 2027
- Abstract acceptance notificationJul 20, 2027
- Registration end dateOct 13, 2027
