SciLeads at ASM Microbe 2026
We’re excited to be attending ASM Microbe 2026, the premier meeting for the microbial sciences. This conference is a vital hub for over 5,000 scientists, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world.
About ASM Microbe 2026
ASM Microbe 2026 offers an unparalleled scientific program that breaks down disciplinary silos. For 2026, ASM Microbe has undergone a major transformation. The meeting is now organized into three independent, co-located meetings under one roof, each with its own specific scientific focus and key topics.
Key Details for ASM Microbe 2026
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Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, D.C., USA
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Dates: June 4 – June 8, 2026
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Event Program: ASM Microbe 2026 Program Overview
Quick Links for ASM Microbe 2026
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Registration & Rates – Access early-bird registration and member discounts.
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Exhibitor Information – Resources for booth bookings and floor plans.
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Abstract Guidelines – Information on regular and late-breaking abstract submissions.
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Housing and Travel – Official hotel blocks and travel discounts for Washington, D.C.
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About ASM – Learn more about the American Society for Microbiology.
Deadlines for ASM Microbe 2026
- Early Abstracts: Closed
- General Abstracts Open: Dec. 3
- General Abstracts Close: Jan. 21, 2 p.m. ET
- Early Registration Opens: Early-Jan.
- Early Registration Closes: March 18
Key Topics and Speakers for ASM Microbe 2026
- The 2026 conference features three co-located meetings—ASM Health, Applied & Environmental Microbiology, and Mechanism Discovery—providing a tailored deep-dive into everything from clinical diagnostics to molecular evolution.
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Cutting-Edge Scientific Tracks: Core sessions will explore high-impact fields including AI-driven drug discovery, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), climate change resilience, and the “central dogma” of microbial physiology.
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Global Networking & Innovation: Experience a unified “One Health” approach with over 3,000 posters and a massive exhibit hall showcasing the latest in sequencing, laboratory
Who attends ASM Microbe
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Clinical and Public Health Microbiologists
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Academic Researchers and Principal Investigators
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Environmental and Applied Microbiologists
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Infectious Disease Physicians and Epidemiologists
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Laboratory Directors and Technicians

