Biofilms 11 is the latest conference in the internationally renowned Biofilms series showcasing the broad scientific and societal opportunities and challenges of microbial biofilms. A key objective is to capitalise on the interdisciplinary nature of this exciting research topic by fostering discussion and catalysing the exchange of ideas across boundaries.
Hosted by the National Biofilms Innovation Centre and the Microbiology Society, Biofilms 11 continues its tradition of focusing on the fundamental understanding of biofilms and their role in driving the dynamics, activity, structure and function of microbial communities. This includes their interactions across microbiomes and viromes, and within environmental, industrial, and health settings.
It will also address cutting-edge technology developments, such as imaging, data-driven, and modelling approaches, integrating advances from both life and physical sciences for research and innovation applications.
The conference will spotlight speakers from diverse career pathways and backgrounds within the biofilm community to offer inspiration and guidance to attendees at all career stages.
Cardiff is surrounded by the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, and historic castles like Cardiff Castle and Castell Coch. It has excellent travel links and connections from London and Bristol.
We look forward to welcoming you at Biofilms 11!
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Tom Coenye |
Ghent University, Belgium |
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Yuri Antonio Diaz Fernandez |
University of Pavia, Italy |
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Mark van Loosdrecht |
Delft University of Technology, Netherlands |
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Manuel Romero |
University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain |
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Rikke Louise Meyer |
Aarhus University, Denmark |
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Iñigo Lasa Uzcudun |
Universidad Publica de Navarra, Spain |
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Katja Bühler |
Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research, Germany |
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Lars Dietrich |
Columbia University, New York. |
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Karishma Kaushik |
IndiaBioscience |
As part of the preparations for Microbiology Society events, the Microbiology Society Council has further discussed the implementation of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 mitigations and has agreed the following:
Personal responsibility:
Attendance at any Microbiology Society event is a personal choice, and Council expects delegates to take personal responsibility for their actions to minimise the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
Ventilation:
The Microbiology Society will continue to work with venues to seek assurance that these are adequately ventilated.
Vaccination and pre-event testing:
We strongly urge all delegates to ensure they are as fully vaccinated as practicable, which we recognise will depend on their age and home country, and to test before travelling to any of our events. Delegates should not attend if they test positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection. In addition, should they wish to, delegates should feel comfortable wearing a mask in any of our venues.
Mask usage and lateral flow tests:
A limited number of masks (FFP3) and lateral flow tests will be available upon request at all Microbiology Society events should any delegates wish to use them. However, these will not be routinely supplied.
The Microbiology Society Council will continue to monitor the situation and update these mitigations as required.
Further information will be announced in the build up to the meeting on our social media channels. Follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MicrobioSoc using the hashtag #Biofilms11. We will also be sharing stories on our Instagram profile @MicrobioSoc throughout the event.
Registration for Biofilms 11 – Interdisciplinary Momentum: Accelerating Biofilm Research and Innovation Across Boundaries will open soon.
Microbiology Society members get heavily subsidised registration fees for Annual Conference, Focused Meetings and other Society events – both online and in-person. Join now to enjoy these discounts and many other opportunities that are designed for microbiologists at all stages of their career.
All speakers and poster presenters will be attending in-person.
If you have any problems or queries with your transaction, please contact the Conferences team at [email protected]
Upon registration, you should receive an automated confirmation email. Please contact [email protected] if after 24 hours this has not been received.
All registration fees must be paid in full BEFORE arrival at the conference. Any outstanding registration fees must be paid before admittance will be granted to the conference.
Refunds are not provided, however, substitutions of attendees can be made at any time before the event by contacting [email protected].
The abstract submission for the Biofilms 11 – Interdisciplinary Momentum: Accelerating Biofilm Research and Innovation Across Boundaries is now open until 23:59 GMT on Monday, 3 February 2025, and the abstract outcome notification will be sent on Monday, 24 February 2025.
Submit your abstract
Both members and non-members of the Microbiology Society are welcome to submit an abstract for the meeting. All offered oral presentations and posters will be selected from the abstracts submitted. Once submissions are closed, they will be reviewed by the organising committee and submitters will be notified of the outcome directly. By submitting an abstract to this meeting, you are indicating to the session organisers your commitment to attend the event.
Abstracts are welcome for any of the following topics:
Abstracts must be a maximum of 250 words. The Society has produced a guide to give delegates some tips on how to write a great abstract, which can be downloaded below:
How to write a great abstract
Please note that the abstract is the only information session organisers use when deciding whether to accept your work for presentation as an offered oral or poster. If accepted, it will also be published in the abstract book for the meeting – so think carefully about what needs to be included.
The meeting will take place at the following venue:
Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa
24 26 Newport Road
CF24 0DD CARDIFF
UNITED KINGDOM
GPS:51.483986, -3.167448
Cardiff is easily accessible by rail from London, major UK airports and many towns and cities across the country.
There are regular, direct services from London Paddington to Cardiff throughout the day.
Frequent regional network trains also connect Cardiff with many towns and cities across the UK, including:
Cardiff Central train station
Cardiff Central train station is approximately 20 - 25 minutes on foot to venue.
Cardiff Queen Street station
Cardiff Queen Street station is the closest station to the venue.
Nearest airport: Cardiff (CWL)
Several inter-regional and international air services operate from Cardiff Airport, which is about 12 miles from the city centre.
Find out more about public transport links to and from Cardiff International Airport.
Airport shuttle bus
Cardiff benefits from its close proximity to two international airports (Cardiff International Airport and Bristol Airport). Both are served by Shuttle Bus Services.
To support you in securing your accommodation we provide links to our booking and accommodation services via First Choice (https://www.firstchoice-ce.co.uk/) .
First Choice has secured negotiated rates at hotels to suit a broad range of budgets.
Book accommodation (https://delegatehotels.com/e/Biofilms11)
If you require any further information for personal or group hotel bookings, please email [email protected] at any time.
Please contact [email protected] to enquire about exhibition and sponsorship opportunities.
Members of the Microbiology Society can apply for a FEMS Meeting Attendance grant. The grant enables early career researchers to attend microbiology meetings worldwide to network, collaborate and keep abreast of new developments in their field. Support is limited to a maximum of € 750.
Applicants should be active microbiologists, having obtained their highest degree less than five years prior to the application deadline date or be a PhD student*. They should be a member the Microbiology Society and a presenting author (oral or poster) at the meeting.
*periods of maternity/paternity leave, special leave or illness do not count toward this definition
Complete applications should be submitted on or before 1 March 2025.
Please read all information carefully on the FEMS Meeting attendance Grants page before submitting an application for funding.
Applications for the Society Events Grant to support members attending Biofilms 11 will open on 24 February 2025 and close on 3 March 2025 at 23:59 GMT.
Grants will act as contribution towards registration, travel, and accommodation expenses only.
Eligible membership categories:
* Full Member
* Full Concessionary Member
* Postgraduate Student Members
* Undergraduate Student Members
Minimum membership period required:
A minimum membership period of one year and two consecutive membership payments is required. Postgraduate and Undergraduate with three year memberships will need to have completed one year memberships will need to have completed one year (three-year membership payment constitutes consecutive payment).
Please read all information carefully on the Society Events Grant page before submitting an application for funding.