Congress Themes
Synergies. Symbioses. Sustainability.
The BIO26-South Africa Congress aims to bring together postgraduate students, early-career and established researchers, industry professionals, policymakers,
and stakeholders from public and private sectors. As a multidisciplinary gathering, the Congress will foster conversations across the spectrum of microbiology and biotechnology, offering opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration in a rapidly evolving research and innovation landscape.
THEMATIC AREA |
DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Microbiology: The Next Frontier | Core concepts, innovations, and applications in microbial science. |
| Research in the -Omics | Integrative approaches in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and systems biology. |
| Environmental Biotechnology | Technological innovations addressing environmental and ecological challenges. |
| Symbiotic Interactions | Exploring interspecies relationships involving microbes and their roles in shaping ecosystems. |
| Drug Discovery | Novel compounds, biosynthetic pathways, and translational research for therapeutics. |
| From Lab to Life: Bio-based Technologies and the Bioeconomy | Innovations driving the bioeconomy and sustainable product development. |
| Engaged Research, Societal Impact and the SDGs in the Biosciences | Research that addresses global challenges and contributes to social and environmental justice. |
| One Health | Collaborative approaches linking human, animal, plant, and environmental health. |
| New Technologies, AI and Big Data | Leveraging data and emerging technologies to transform biosciences. |