Welcome to Viruses of Microbes 2026!

The Viruses of Microbes (VoM) conference is the world’s leading event for research on viruses of microorganisms, including bacteriophages, archaeal viruses, and viruses of microbial eukaryotes. Founded by the International Society for Viruses of Microbes (ISVM) in Paris in 2010, it has grown into a premier gathering for scientists, clinicians, industry leaders, and policymakers.

After successful editions across Europe and recently in Cairns, Australia, VoM 2026 returns to Europe, hosted in Prague, Czech Republic, from July 6 to 10, 2026. Themed "Revealing Novel Interactions, Innovations, and Applications," it will feature cutting edge topics like virus-host interactions, phage therapy, synthetic virology, bioinformatics, and environmental biotechnology.

With 600 to 800 attendees expected, VoM 2026 offers sponsors unparalleled visibility, networking opportunities, and collaboration potential within a rapidly evolving scientific landscape.

Patronage granted

The Governor of the Central Bohemian Region, Mgr. Petra Pecková, is granting patronage to the international microbiological, biotechnology and scientific conference Viruses of Microbes 2026.

Thank you very much!

CzechBio – The Czech Biotech Association

CzechBio is the national association supporting biotechnology in the Czech Republic, bringing together companies, research institutes, and universities. Since 2008, it has fostered innovation, collaboration, and international partnerships in life sciences.

As the main organizer of Viruses of Microbes 2026 (VoM2026), CzechBio is proud to host this leading global conference in Prague. The event reflects CzechBio’s mission to connect science and industry, promote Czech research excellence, and support the global microbiology and biotechnology community.

Learn more at www.czechbio.org.

International Society for Viruses of Microbes (ISVM)

The International Society for Viruses of Microbes (ISVM) is the leading global organization dedicated to the study of viruses that infect bacteria, archaea, and microbial eukaryotes. ISVM fosters collaboration across disciplines and promotes scientific exchange through its flagship Viruses of Microbes (VoM) conference series.

As the steward of VoM conferences, ISVM ensures a high standard of scientific excellence and community engagement. Viruses of Microbes 2026 in Prague continues this tradition, bringing together experts from around the world to share discoveries and shape the future of microbial virus research.

Learn more at www.isvm.org.

Organising Committee

Milan Buňata
FAGOFARMA

Assoc. prof. Pavel Plevka
Central European Institute of Technology Masaryk University (CEITEC MU)

Prof. Pavel Dřevínek
Second faculty of Medicine, Charles University

Local Organising Committee

Pavel Plevka
CEITEC Masaryk University Brno

Pavel Dřevínek
2nd Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague

Marián Hajdúch
Institute of Molecular and Translation Medicine, Olomouc

Marek Moša
MB Pharma

Dana Štveráková
FAGOFARMA

Karel Petrzik
Biology centrum, Academy of Science

Markus Haber
Biology centrum, Academy of Science

Rohit Ghai
Biology centrum, Academy of Science

Paul Adrian Bulzu
Biology centrum, Academy of Science

Gabriela Bukovská
Slovakian Academy of Science

Hana Drahovská
University Bratislava

Organization team

Tereza Stopková
CEO
tereza@boosterevent.cz

Magdalena Kotková
Office manager (Accommodation)
magda@boosterevent.cz

Hana Krejčí
Event Coordinator, sponsors
hana@boosterevent.cz
+420 725 527 332

Adriana Andrýsková
speaker, abstract support adriana@andryskova.cz

Monika Houžvičková
CFO
monika@boosterevent.cz

Sára Stopková
Event Manager,
IT support
sara@boosterevent.cz

Program