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BISMiS Conference 2027

The Bergey’s International Society for Microbial Systematics (BISMiS) conference 2027 will be held in at Northumbria University in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, from 29 June - 2 July 2027.  

BISMiS conferences provide unique opportunities to scientists working in the fields of prokaryotic systematics, microbial evolution, ecology and biotechnology for communicating their high-quality research with the global community.

The goal of BISMiS is to promote excellent research in microbial systematics as well as enhance global communication among taxonomists who study Bacteria and Archaea. The society also serves internationally as an advocate for research efforts on microbial systematics and diversity.

The society recognizes that the vast diversity of microbial life is the last remaining major reservoir of unknown biological diversity on Earth. A principal goal of the society is to comprehend this vast but largely unstudied diversity with its untapped genetic, enzymic and industrial potential. A basic aim of the society is to foster efforts to isolate novel microorganisms in pure culture and to describe, name and classify them.

Northumbria University, BISMiS Conference, and BISMiS society logos

Dates: Tuesday 29 June - Friday 2 July 2027

Location: Northumbria University Business and Law School (CCE1), Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XA, United Kingdom 

Venue Access: The main entrance to the building is step-free with automatic doors and there is lift access to all floors. A cloakroom, nursing room, quiet room and prayer space will be provided. More information on building access can be found on our AccessAble pages. 

Registration fees: To be confirmed 

Key Dates: To be confirmed 

The full conference programme will be available here once it has been finalised. 

Some key timings for the conference to help you plan your visit are as follows: 

Tuesday 29 June

  • Optional excursions
  • Street Food Mixer and opening keynote/early career researcher forum 

Wednesday 30 June 

  • Conference Day 1
  • Pub Quiz 

Thursday 1 July 

  • Conference Day 2
  • Gala Dinner 

Friday 2 July 

  • Conference Day 3
  • Buffet/choice of restaurants in town 

Saturday 3 July 

  • Optional excursions 

Information about keynote speakers will be added here as they confirm. 

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities

BISMiS 2027 will provide the opportunity to meet with a wide range of professionals and academics from across the UK and around the world, working in the fields of prokaryotic systematics, microbial evolution, ecology and biotechnology. The BISMiS conference in Guangzhou was attended by over 800 delegates from 32 different countries.

There are many different partnership packages and benefit opportunities available at the conference, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss custom partnership packages that best suit your needs.

Download our Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure

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Getting here

Newcastle upon Tyne is home to an international airport and is easily accessible by air, rail and road. 

Delegates travelling by train to the workshop are eligible for a 20% discount on LNER trains - to be sent the discount code, please get in touch.

For more information about getting here, please click the image below. 

Newcastle International airport with heading 'Getting Here'

Special Conference Hotel Rates 

Please check back here shortly for a range of hotels at special rates close by to the conference venue. 

Conference Venue 

The conference will be held in Northumbria University's Business and Law School, the City Campus East 1 (CCE1) Building. 

Accessibility information about the venue can be found here. A cloakroom, nursing room, quiet room and prayer space will be provided. 

Click the image below for a virtual tour of the building. 

Exterior photograph of City Campus East building

Dining 

More information about catering throughout the conference will be posted here. All allergies and dietary requirements will be catered for. 

For any enquiries about the conference, please contact bismisconf@northumbria.ac.uk 


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