IPC 2026 will take place from June 22 to 24 in Kraków, Poland. The conference 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 a range of topics. The 2026 program will feature sessions and world-renowned speakers presenting the latest science and advances in:
- Virome, extracellular vesicles and phages
- Microbes and drugs
- Personalized microbiome interventions
- Phytonutrients
- AI in probiotics production, academia, risks and shortcomings
- Skin and other microbiome applications
- Gut-organ axes
- Animal health, pets and production
- And more
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.
Abstracts welcome
The scientific committee is still accepting abstract submissions for an oral presentation or a poster display.
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
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.
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