IMAV: International meeting on arboviruses and their vectors
The 4th International Meeting on Arboviruses and their Vectors will bring together those interested in various aspects relating to these important human and animal pathogens: vectors, vertebrate hosts, fundamental virology, ecology, transmission and the various ways being developed to prevent transmission and disease!
Date: 1-2 September 2026
Location: Hamburg, Germany
We welcome contributions from colleagues across the field. This event could not be more timely, with viruses such as Oropouche and chikungunya in the spotlight, changes in vector distribution etc. Success in reducing the impact that arboviruses have worldwide will require ongoing community efforts.
At IMAV, we aim to bring together colleagues from across the world, and at different career stages, to foster progress and interactions in this important area of virology. Join us in Hamburg!
Organisers:
- Alain Kohl (Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK)
- Leen Delang (Catholic University of Leuven, BE)
- Naomi Forrester-Soto (The Pirbright Institute, UK)
- Pietro Scaturro (University of Hamburg, DE)
- Esther Schnettler (BNITM Hamburg, DE)
- Nicholas Johnson (APHA, UK)
- Gorben Pijlman (Wageningen Life Sciences University, NL)
- Neelika Malavige (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, SL)
Topics include but are not limited to:
- Hosts & Vectors
- Control, Prevention & Treatment
- Ecology & Evolution
Further information will be announced in the build-up to the meeting on our social media channels. Follow us on Bluesky @microbiologysociety.org and X @MicrobioSoc using the hashtag #IMAV2026. We will also be sharing stories on Instagram throughout the event.
Visit the Event website for more information on registration, program, practical details and more!