The 4th International Meeting on Arboviruses and their Vectors will bring together those interested in various aspects relating to these important human and animal pathogens: vectors, vertebrate hosts, fundamental virology, ecology, transmission and the various ways being developed to prevent transmission and disease! We welcome contributions from colleagues across the field. This event could not be more timely, with viruses such as Oropouche and chikungunya in the spotlight, changes in vector distribution etc. Success in reducing the impact that arboviruses have worldwide will require ongoing community efforts.
At IMAV, we aim to bring together colleagues from across the world, and at different career stages, to foster progress and interactions in this important area of virology. Join us in Hamburg!
Organisers:
Topics include but are not limited to:
Further information will be announced in the build-up to the meeting on our social media channels. Follow us on Bluesky @microbiologysociety.org and X @MicrobioSoc using the hashtag #IMAV2026. We will also be sharing stories on Instagram throughout the event.
The programme is in preparation and a draft outline will be made available soon.
The programme of invited keynote speakers for the meeting includes:
Registration for IMAV: International meeting on arboviruses and their vectors 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 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.
Admission to break and lunchtime information and career development sessions
Full access to scientific poster sessions
Tea and coffee breaks, Lunch during the event period and Conference Dinner which will be held on one of the evenings.
Access to an online abstracts book
Certificate of Attendance (on request)
Access to CPD Points
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 IMAV: International meeting on arboviruses and their vectors conference will open shortly.
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 afterwards. By submitting an abstract to this conference, you are indicating to the session organisers your commitment to attend the event.
Abstracts are welcome for any work relevant to arboviruses and their vectors, with a special emphasis on the following areas:
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 conference will be held in Hamburg, Germany. Further details will be announced in due course.
Applications deadlines for the Society Events Grant to support members attending IMAV: International meeting on arboviruses and their vectors will be announced in due course.
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.
FEMS MEETING ATTENDANCE GRANTS
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.
Eligibility:
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 a date to be confirmed (TBC).
Please read all information carefully on the FEMS Meeting attendance Grants page before submitting an application for funding.
Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are available for this conference. For more information, please get in touch with [email protected]