Welcome to Viruses of Microbes 2026!

The Viruses of Microbes (VoM) conference is the world’s leading event for research on viruses of microorganisms, including bacteriophages, archaeal viruses, and viruses of microbial eukaryotes. Founded by the International Society for Viruses of Microbes (ISVM) in Paris in 2010, it has grown into a premier gathering for scientists, clinicians, industry leaders, and policymakers.

After successful editions across Europe and recently in Cairns, Australia, VoM 2026 returns to Europe, hosted in Prague, Czech Republic, from July 6 to 10, 2026. Themed "Revealing Novel Interactions, Innovations, and Applications," it will feature cutting edge topics like virus-host interactions, phage therapy, synthetic virology, bioinformatics, and environmental biotechnology.

With 600 to 800 attendees expected, VoM 2026 offers sponsors unparalleled visibility, networking opportunities, and collaboration potential within a rapidly evolving scientific landscape.

Patronage granted

The Governor of the Central Bohemian Region, Mgr. Petra Pecková, is granting patronage to the international microbiological, biotechnology and scientific conference Viruses of Microbes 2026.

Thank you very much!

CzechBio – The Czech Biotech Association

CzechBio is the national association supporting biotechnology in the Czech Republic, bringing together companies, research institutes, and universities. Since 2008, it has fostered innovation, collaboration, and international partnerships in life sciences.

As the main organizer of Viruses of Microbes 2026 (VoM2026), CzechBio is proud to host this leading global conference in Prague. The event reflects CzechBio’s mission to connect science and industry, promote Czech research excellence, and support the global microbiology and biotechnology community.

Learn more at www.czechbio.org.

International Society for Viruses of Microbes (ISVM)

The International Society for Viruses of Microbes (ISVM) is the leading global organization dedicated to the study of viruses that infect bacteria, archaea, and microbial eukaryotes. ISVM fosters collaboration across disciplines and promotes scientific exchange through its flagship Viruses of Microbes (VoM) conference series.

As the steward of VoM conferences, ISVM ensures a high standard of scientific excellence and community engagement. Viruses of Microbes 2026 in Prague continues this tradition, bringing together experts from around the world to share discoveries and shape the future of microbial virus research.

Learn more at www.isvm.org.

Organising Committee

Milan Buňata
FAGOFARMA

Assoc. prof. Pavel Plevka
Central European Institute of Technology Masaryk University (CEITEC MU)

Prof. Pavel Dřevínek
Second faculty of Medicine, Charles University

Local Organising Committee

Organising Team

FEMS Grants

This meeting was selected by the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) to offer grants for event participation for Early Career Scientists*.

How to apply?

• Complete the application form: https://www.boosterevent.cz/femsgrant

Definition of ECR for the purpose of VoM:

• up to 35 years old

• active microbiologist

• having obtained their highest degree less than five years prior to the application deadline date or be a PhD student, noting that periods of maternity/paternity leave, special leave or illness do not count toward this definition

• actively works in research 

• proven scientific records (publications or so) 

Conditions for the grant (binary):

• Meeting conditions of ECR

• Active participation at VoM (oral or poster)

• Registration as a student or academic

• Must be physically present at the venue

• Member of ISVM (can register before the application)

• Registered to the VoM as Early Bird (before March 31 2026).

Evaluation criteria:

• Country of affiliation - „low and middle income“ countries advantaged 

• Participation not supported by another grant

 Conditions of award of FEMS grant

• successful applicant will receive 50% discount from the registration fee (early bird ISVM student or academic)

• 15 - 20 people awarded

• grant will be rewarded during / early after the conference.

*Find out if your society is a FEMS Member at https://fems-microbiology.org/member-societies/

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If you require any additional information, please contact Adriana Andrýsková at adriana@andryskova.cz