The program for IPC is organized by a scientific committee of over 20 experts in probiotics, prebiotics, microbiome and microbiology from across the globe.
Between 2019 and 2025, the IPC Scientific Committee has reviewed 850 abstracts, encompassing 200+ universities, 60+ research institutes, 50+ ingredient suppliers and 30+ microbiome and biotech service providers.
At IPC, delegates gain insights into the latest research and developments across probiotics, prebiotics, microbiome modulators, pharmabiotics, live biotherapeutic products, postbiotics and phages. The program is designed to foster evidence-based discussion, covering health benefits, clinical findings, regulatory updates and innovative applications that are shaping the future of gut and overall health.
The most recent IPC conference took place in Athens in June 2025, welcoming experts from around the world to exchange ideas, debate new evidence and present novel approaches. Building on that success, IPC 2026 will continue this tradition of scientific excellence, offering a unique face to face platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration and networking across academia, clinical research and industry.
IPC 2026 will take place at the Park Inn by Radisson, Kraków.
Abstract submission
The scientific committee welcomes abstracts for an oral presentation or a poster display at IPC 2026. Successful oral submissions will share their groundbreaking research and innovative ideas live from the stage during IPC 2026, with an international audience of peers and experts.
Poster submissions will be displayed in the poster hall during the three days of IPC 2026 in Krakow.
Deadlines for submission to the two categories are:
Oral presentations - April, 24 2026
Poster presentations - May 1, 2026
Awards
In addition, NutraIngredients and the IPC Scientific Committee will be presenting an award for each category at IPC 2026 in Krakow.
Best Poster Award will recognize the presenting author of the most outstanding poster submissions that meet our defined criteria. Three prizes are available, with winners announced for this award at IPC 2026. Each winning participant will receive an award certificate and a personal editorial invitation to contribute an article to the journal. For more information on the criteria, please click here.
Emerging Talent Award will celebrate outstanding young scientists at the early stages of their careers who are conducting innovative basic or applied research in probiotics or prebiotics through their oral paper submissions. Three prizes are available, with winners announced for this award on the final day of IPC 2026. To find out more about this award and how to enter, please click here.
Kraków
The host city for IPC 2026 is known for its rich academic heritage, vibrant research community and dynamic cultural atmosphere.
As one of Europe’s oldest university cities and home to renowned scientific institutions, Kraków offers an inspiring backdrop for meaningful discussions, knowledge exchange and collaboration within the global probiotics and microbiome community.
IPC
Founded in 2000 by Alojz Bomba, chief science officer at iProbio in Slovakia, IPC is a key meeting for academia and industry to share advances and insights into microbiome science. In recent years, the event has been led by Alojz’s son, Norbert Bomba, supported by Martin Haranta, CEO of iProbio, and Peter Kürti, member of IPC’s scientific committee.
The event was acquired by William Reed, publishers of NutraIngredients and organizer of the Probiota series of conferences, in 2025.
