The Microbiology Society is delighted to be delivering the next meeting on Candida and Candidiasis as part of its events programme in 2025.
Candida and Candidiasis 2025 will bring together scientists studying diverse aspects of Candida biology, as well as interactions between these fungal species and their mammalian hosts and other microbial community members. Candida species are commonly found colonizing multiple niches in the human body but are also responsible for a wide variety of important diseases that range from oral and vaginal candidiasis to life-threatening systemic infections. This meeting covers a broad spectrum of subjects that relate to Candida epidemiology, physiology, drug resistance, colonisation, infection, immune responses, the host roles in colonization and disease progression, and therapeutics. We will also highlight the new trends in Candida infections including the rapid emergence of the multi-drug resistant strains and species including Candida auris. The goals of the meeting are to present the latest advances in the field, to spotlight the achievements of early career scientists, to ensure participation and promotion of diverse scientists, to foster synergistic and interdisciplinary interactions and to provide a forum for community-wide discussions and collaborations.
Organising committee:
Topics include but are not limited to:
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 Twitter @MicrobioSoc using the hashtag #Candida2025. We will also be sharing stories on Instagram throughout the event.
Registration for Candida and Candidiasis 2025 will open shortly.
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 as well as many other opportunities that are designed for microbiologists of all career stages.
All speakers and poster presenters are expected to attend in person.
If you need a letter of invitation for a visa application, we will be happy to supply this after we have received full payment.
Please note that all conference delegates are responsible for their own travel and visa arrangements; the Microbiology Society will not take any responsibility for travel or visa problems.
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].
Abstract submission for the Candida and Candidiasis 2025 is now open until 23:59 GMT on 14 April 2025.
Submit your abstract
Both members and non-members of the Microbiology Society are welcome to submit an abstract for the meeting. All offered talks presentations and posters will be selected from the abstracts submitted. Once submissions are closed, they will be reviewed by the session organisers and submitters will be notified of the outcome from mid-April 2025. By submitting an abstract to this conference, you are indicating to the session organisers your commitment to attend the event.
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.
Candida and Candidiasis 2025 will be taking place in The ESTREL Congress Center (ECC), Berlin, Germany.
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The Estrel Congress Center (ECC) is located at Ziegrastraße 225, 12057 Berlin, Germany.
The Estrel Congress Center (ECC) Berlin is a premier conference and event venue located within the Estrel Berlin complex. The ECC is renowned for its state-of-the-art technology, versatile spaces, and exceptional service, making it an ideal location for conferences, conventions, exhibitions, and special events. Its strategic location and comprehensive amenities make it a leading choice for both national and international events.
ESTREL HOTEL-Betriebs GmbH offers a limited number of rooms at a discount for conference delegates for the nights 6–9 October 2025.
The following rates have been secured at the ESTREL HOTEL-Betriebs GmbH:
Please follow the accommodation link to book your hotel stay at the ESTREL HOTEL.
* Berlin City Tax:
As of January 1st 2025, all guests are required to pay the the Berlin overnight tax (City Tax) in the amount of 7.5% of the net room rate plus 7% value-added tax (VAT) in addition to the contracted room rates.
Breakfast Buffet
There is an additional charge of Euro 25.00 per person/day for breakfast buffet plus city tax.
If you have any questions or need assistance with accommodation arrangements, please contact the ESTREL HOTEL-Betriebs GmbH reservation team.
Applications for the Society Events Grant to support members attending Candida 2025 will open on 1 May 2025 and close on 14 May 2025 at 23:59 BST.
Grants will act as contribution towards registration, travel, and accommodation expenses only.
Eligibility requirements:
Eligible membership categories:
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.