Session Types

Plenary lecture
This 45 minute lecture is presented by a speaker whose expertise appeals to a broad audience. Speakers will be available to take questions.

Session
This 2 hour session addresses a prominent issue or research on one of the Conference’s main topics, with a diversity of knowledge and/or points of view presented by 2-4 oral invited speakers and oral abstract speakers. Speakers will be available to take questions.

Round Table Session
This session addresses a prominent issue or research on a microbiology topic, with a diversity of knowledge and/or points of view presented by 3-6 speakers, as well as a central discussion with all speakers. Speakers will be available to take questions. 

Oral Poster Session
Focusing on one of the conference’s main topics, authors present and take questions on their research in 10 minute time slots. 

Poster Viewings 
On demand posters will be accessible throughout the Conference. Participants may leave comments or email presenters. During the poster viewings, poster presenters and participants can meet informally. 

Industry Session
These sessions are sponsored and delivered by the exhibitors/sponsors of the Conference.