Microbe Talk - Annual Conference 2026: Meet the Panel behind the programme
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes planning the Annual Conference? Listen in as Lilly talks to Prof Nicolas Locker, Dr Florence Abram, Dr Eleanor Gaunt, Dr Dany Beste, and Prof Alison Smith, Chairs of the Scientific Conferences Panel, during the four day event in Belfast about what goes into putting together the exciting and diverse programme. They talk challenges, choosing hot topics, and their favourite memories from attending the Annual Conference over their careers.
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Time Stamps
00:21 - Introductions
04:59 - How it feels to be at Annual Conference
06:16 - What goes into putting together the event?
13:16 - Choosing a hot topic
17:30 - Being a part of the Divisions and open vacancies
26:37 - Most memorable Annual Conference experiences
You can download an auto-generated transcript of the podcast here.
