We set a new record this year with over 8.5K abstracts/cases submitted to ESCMID Global 2026.

“Setting a new record this year is not just a number; it is a testament to the dedication of our members and partners, and reflects the recognition of our Congress as the leading global platform where science, education, collaboration, and innovation come together to shape the future of the field of infection”
– Jacob Moran-Gilad (ESCMID Global Programme Director)

A big thank to you to all who submitted their work, and we look forward to seeing you in Munich, next April!

Science and Research

ESCMID Excellence awardee Arturo Casadevall and Cyril Caminade will explore pandemic preparedness and how this has shifted due to climate change, specifically regarding fungal and vector-borne pathogens. Join us live at 16:00 CET!

ESCMID and the Global Strategy Lab recently produced a policy brief discussing the key decisions included in the IPEA founding documents, reflecting on how these decisions will shape IPEA’s scientific outputs and suggests an approach and timeline to structure IPEA’s scientific program of work.

Education

Applications for the 2026 - 2028 AMS Certificate Programme and registrations for the EUCIC Certificate Programme are open! Do not miss your chance to join these leading ESCMID training programmes designed to strengthen your expertise in antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control. Full programme details, requirements, and application information are now available on the ESCMID website.

Congress and Events

The ESCMID Sustainability Commission & ESGVM have organised a webinar to explore how you can be “going green” in your research environment. Join us this Thursday at 13:00 CET!

Don’t miss this ESCMID Global keynote lecture from Nicholas Day. With over 30 years of experience he brings these often neglected infections to light by highlighting the gaps in awareness, understanding and treatment guidance.

Guidelines and Journals

Elsevier is looking to get your feedback on the ESCMID journal, Clinical Microbiology and Infection (CMI). Take the readership survey by using the link below to help us ensure that CMI is fulfilling your needs. The survey is open until 30 November.

Comparing different methods for analyzing hierarchical composite endpoints: two illustrative case studies with post-hoc analyses of the BALANCE and CAMERA2 randomized clinical trials

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