ICID 2026 - 21st International Congress on Infectious Diseases

The International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) is the flagship congress of the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID). The 21st edition takes place in Madrid at IFEMA MADRID, bringing together clinicians, researchers, public health experts and industry to connect clinical knowledge, translational science and epidemic intelligence. It is organised with Kenes as congress organiser.

Programme themes

Plenary lectures, symposia, workshops and poster sessions cover the breadth of infectious disease science and practice.

• Microbial pathogenesis
• Vaccine development
• Antimicrobial resistance
• Zoonotic and emerging infections
• Digital health innovations
• Health equity
• Epidemic intelligence and outbreak response

Who attends

Infectious disease physicians, microbiologists, epidemiologists, public health officials, researchers, early-career investigators and industry. Young investigators can present research and compete for awards and travel grants.

Registration

Registration is open on the congress website, with discounts for students, delegates from low- and middle-income countries, SEIMC members and groups.