The 5th Annual International Conference of the Emirates Society of Clinical Microbiology (ESCM) takes place on 21–22 November 2026 at Anantara Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates, under the theme “Clinical Microbiology in Motion: Navigating Tomorrow’s Threats Today.”
Organised by ESCM with the Emirates Medical Association, the meeting brings together clinicians, microbiologists, researchers, laboratory technologists, nurses and students working across clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, immunology, infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship and public health.
The scientific programme combines keynote lectures, oral and poster presentations and interactive workshops. Day 1 opens with a session on innovations in applied microbiology — including the oral microbiome and gut-microbiota research — followed by sessions on emerging pathogens, viral surveillance, diagnostics and industry symposia. The official agenda states attendees can earn up to 14 CPD credit points, with 10 IPU also listed on the programme cover.
Two paid workshops run alongside the conference: an Antimicrobial Stewardship workshop by BSAC on 21 November and an Infection Prevention & Control workshop by AIIMS on 22 November.
Faculty include Dr Kavita Diddi (President, ESCM), Dr Simantini Jog (Chair, Scientific Committee), Dr Anju Nabi (Chair, Organizing & Cultural Committee), Prof. Andrew Seaton (President, British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy), Dr Bhavna Mathur (Latifa Hospital, Dubai Health), Dr Prathyusha Kokkayil (AIIMS Patna) and Dr Zeeshan Khan (Kings College Hospital Dubai).
Registration fees (AED, plus 5% VAT): standard rate (14 Sept – 13 Nov 2026) — physician AED 700 (USD 190), non-physician AED 540, student AED 300. On-site from 14 November: physician AED 800, non-physician AED 640, student AED 340. Workshops: BSAC stewardship AED 150; AIIMS IPC AED 100. Registration is limited to healthcare professionals; commercial representatives should contact the sponsorship team.
The call for abstracts (oral and poster) has closed; the final deadline was 15 October 2026.
Sponsors and exhibitors listed by the organiser include PharmaTrade (Diamond), Cepheid (Gold), Capnova and Seegene (Silver) and Al Hayat (Exhibitor).
