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Agenda
IPC 2026 - The International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health - will run over 3 consecutive weekdays, on 22–24 June. We have lined up over 60 outstanding speakers, we will discuss poster presentations, enjoy the Microbiome Explorer Challenge, celebrate exceptional young scientists through the Emerging Talent Award and more!
The agenda is still being refined, please check back soon for the latest updates!
SESSION: MICROBES AND IMMUNE MODULATION
Probiotics and Immune Modulation
Optimizing Gut Microbiota Functionality: A Concept for Personalized and Targeted Modulation in the Prevention and Supportive Therapy of Chronic Diseases
Special Issue: Collaboration between IPC and Journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research
Julia Reuter
POSTER VIEWING & COFFEE BREAK
MICROBIOME EXPLORER CHALLENGE
Co-Chairs: Martin Haranta, Peter Kurti and Benjamin A. H. Jensen
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION: GUT-ORGAN AXES SESSION
Chair: Koen Venema
More speakers to be confirmed
Exploring the probiotic and postbiotic effect of Akkermansia muciniphila on intestinal barrier function in patients with Parkinson's disease
From research bench to global market: leveraging Weizmannia (Bacillus) coagulans BC99 for real-world applications
POSTER VIEWING & COFFEE BREAK
SESSION: REGULATION
Chair: Koen Venema
Co-chair: George Paraskevakos
More speakers to be confirmed
Microorganisms in the EU Food Chain – Dealing with Regulatory Challenges
Speaker: Eliana Henriquez-Rodriguez
Probiotics in Europe: Navigating a Complex Regulatory Landscape
Speaker: Rosanna Pecere
Towards transparent reporting of the probiotic dose in clinical studies; an industry perspective
Animal regulatory update
Speaker: Joerg Seifert
SESSION: EMERGING TALENT AWARDS
GALA DINNER