Welcome

Microbiotec’25 will be hosted at University of Azores, between 4-6 th December 2025.

The Microbiotec congress happens biannually since 2005 in a co-organization by the Portuguese Society of  Microbiology and the Portuguese Society of Biotechnology.

This biannual congress aims to create an enthusiastic platform for discussion and collaboration between national and international researchers and stakeholders in diverse areas of Microbiology and Biotechnology, welcoming young researchers making their first steps into the scientific community. MICROBIOTEC’25 aims to promote knowledge and discussion among researchers, and between academia and industry. Is an opportunity to share and debate ideas and science during these three days focused on the innovations and challenges of microbiology and biotechnology research.

Oral and poster communications are welcome on all conference topics:

Topic #1 – Environmental Microbiology & Biotechnology

Topic #2 – Food Microbiology & Biotechnology

Topic #3 – Health Biotechnology

Topic #4 – Health Microbiology

Topic #5 – Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Physiology

Topic #6 – Bioprocess Engineering

Topic #7 – New and Emerging Technologies

Topic #8 – From Science to Society and Business

Topic #9 – Biological Resources and Networks

University of Azores

The congress venue is located at the University of Azores in the heart of Ponta Delgada, the capital,  at São Miguel Island. Apart from the scientific program, São Miguel is a welcoming Island that offers visitors a mighty volcanic landscape, lagoons and geothermal vents.

The scientific program will consist of plenary lectures (5), keynote lectures (14), oral communications and poster presentation.

We expect the participation of around 400 congress participants.

 

We look forward to welcoming you in Ponta Delgada.

The MICROBIOTEC’25 Organizing Committee

Azores