Microbes in Microbiomes

Registration for Microbes in Microbiomes will open soon.

Microbiology Society members get heavily subsidised registration fees for Annual Conference 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.

Registration confirmation 
Upon registration, you should receive an automated confirmation email. Please contact [email protected] if after 24 hours this has not been received.

Payment information

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.

Cancellations

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 Microbes in Microbiomes is now open until Monday, 20 October 2025 23:59 GMT

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.

Abstract Guidance

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:

Bayview Ballroom - Kovens Conference Center

Florida International University
Biscayne Bay Campus
3000 N.E. 151st Street
North Miami, FL 33181-3000

GPS:51.483986, -3.167448
View Map and Directions

Directions

Biscayne Boulevard (Biscayne Blvd.) is US-1 in Miami-Dade. In Broward County, US-1 is Federal Highway.

From South

• Take I-95 North to N.W. 135th Street, Opa-Locka Blvd. (Exit 10B)
• Take 135th Street East to Biscayne Blvd. (US-1)
• Turn left on Biscayne Blvd. to N.E. 151st Street
• Turn right at N.E. 151st Street and follow the signs to the Kovens Conference Center (approximately 1.5 miles)

From North (including Ft. Lauderdale International Airport)

• Take I-95 South to Ives Dairy Road (Exit 16)
• Take Ives Dairy Road East to Biscayne Blvd.
• Take Biscayne Blvd. South to N.E. 151st Street
• Turn left at N.E. 151st Street and follow the signs to the Kovens Conference Center (approximately 1.5 miles)

From Miami International Airport

• Follow signs to I-95 North or Ft. Lauderdale
• Follow directions “From South” listed above

From West (Palmetto Expressway, Turnpike, or Golden Glades Interchange)

• Follow Route 826 eastbound following signs “to Beaches” (this becomes N.E. 163rd Street)
• Turn right on Biscayne Blvd. (US-1)
• Take Biscayne Blvd. South to N.E. 151st Street
• Turn left at N.E. 151st Street and follow the signs to the Kovens Conference Center (approximately 1.5 miles)

For more details of hotel accommodation and restaurants, please visit the Kovens Center website

Shuttle Bus Information 
Shuttle bus services will be provided between Kovens Conference Center and the following hotel’s main entrance:

• Courtyard by Marriott Miami Aventura Mall
• Residence Inn Miami Aventura Mall
• Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach Aventura Hotel

Shuttle Schedule on 18 February 2026, refreshment starts at 5pm

Shuttle Schedule on 19 & 20 February 2026, programme starts at 9am.

Please be ready at your hotel shuttle pick-up point 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Return trips from Kovens Conference Center to the hotels will be scheduled after the conference ends as below :

** Please be advised that transportation outside of the designated shuttle service times will not be provided. Delegates are therefore responsible for arranging their own travel to and from the venue, such as by taxi or rideshare services (e.g., Uber).

Driving and Parking Information

If you plan to drive to the conference, please see the below directional map for guidance on how to reach the Kovens Conference Center (KCC). Parking is available at Lot 5 throughout the conference period.

Parking Information:

• Location: Lot 5 (see yellow box on the map)
• Cost: $5.00 per space, per day

Hotel Information 

Turnberry Group offers conference delegates discounted rate on accommodation bookings. Please make your reservation before Tuesday, January 27, 2026 to enjoy the following offer. 

1. Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach-Aventura
   Rates : Between 189.00 USD - 199.00 USD per night including breakfast
   Book at Hampton Inn Hallandale
    
2. Courtyard Miami Aventura Mall 
   Rates : Between 199.00 USD - 209.00 USD per night including breakfast
   Book at Courtyard Miami Aventura Mall
    
3. Residence Inn Miami Aventura Mall 
   Rates : Between 259.00 USD per night including breakfast
   Book at Residence Inn Miami Aventura Mall

If you have any questions or need assistance with accommodation arrangements, please email the reservation team at Area Sales Office - [email protected].

Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are available for this meeting.

Please download our exhibitor and sponsor pack to view our options. If you have any questions about the packages, please email [email protected].

Society Events Grant

Applications for the Society Events Grant to support members attending Microbes in Microbiomes will open on 12 November 2025 and close on 26 November 2025 at 23:59 BST.

Grants will act as contribution towards registration, travel, and accommodation expenses only.

Eligibility requirements:

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.