IUMS 2026 Networking Events
Connecting the Global Microbiology Community in Lisbon
Beyond the panels, discussions, presentations, debates, and abstract presentations, IUMS 2026 offers a unique platform for international collaboration and cultural immersion. We invite you to experience the historic soul of Lisbon while building lasting professional bridges with peers from across the globe. Join us as we celebrate scientific unity in one of Europe’s most storied capitals.
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception
📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
🕠 17:40
📍Meeting Point
Exhibition Area at CCL
A warm welcome featuring authentic cultural movement and global networking.
Following the Opening Ceremony, join your colleagues in the Exhibition Area for a vibrant cultural showcase of Portuguese hospitality and rhythmic cultural traditions. It is the perfect moment to reconnect with international partners and meet the diverse minds shaping the future of microbiology.
Walking Tour to Spark: A Night at the Lisbon Academy of Sciences
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
🕠 18:15 – 19:00
📍Meeting Point
Largo Luís de Camões (In front of Baixa-Chiado Metro Station)
🏁 Destination
Academia das Ciências de Lisboa
This guided walk is available as an optional add-on for attendees holding a ticket to the “Spark: A Night at the Lisbon Science Academy” event.
Enhance your evening by joining a curated 45-minute walk through the historic heart of the city. We will gather at the iconic Largo Luís de Camões and wind through the authentic streets of Chiado on our way to the Academy of Sciences. Led by local guides, this experience offers a firsthand look at the architecture and atmosphere of “Authentic Lisbon” before the flagship event begins.
Pricing for this specialized tour will be available soon
Spark: A Night at the Lisbon Academy of Sciences
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
🕠 19:00
📍Meeting Point
Academia das Ciências de Lisboa
🎫Pricing
€60 Regular Atendees
€45 Students
Join us at one of Portugal’s most prestigious intellectual landmarks
Founded in 1779, the Lisbon Academy of Sciences opens its doors for an evening dedicated to academic heritage and the spark of scientific inspiration.
Atendees will gather to connect in a more inspiring setting that celebrates Lisbon’s cultural heritage, fostering new partnerships that only develop once our global professional community comes together in person.