​​About the 2025 IS-MPMI Congress​

Welcome to the 20th Congress on Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions!​

The 2025 IS-MPMI Congress is a leading global event that brings together over 1,000 scientists, researchers, and industry professionals from around the world. Attendees work in diverse sectors, including academia, government, and private industry. The Congress offers a unique platform for presenting groundbreaking research, exchanging ideas, and forging valuable collaborations in the field of molecular plant-microbe interactions.

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​​With a dynamic and comprehensive program offering a range of diverse presentations and discussions, participants will gain access to the latest advancements in plant-microbe interactions. The Congress also provides exceptional networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with leading experts, enhance their careers, and contribute to global efforts in advancing plant health and sustainability.

Read the official letter from the 2025 IS-MPMI Congress co-chairs.

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Thank you to the congress co-chairs and local committee members

Alga Zuccaro
University of Cologne

Paul schulze-Lefert
MPIPZ Cologne


Local Committee Members

Armin Djamei (University Bonn) • Honour McCann (MPI Tübingen) • Rosa Lozano-Duran (Uni. Tübingen) • Bart Thomma (University Cologne) • Jane Parker (MPIPZ Cologne) • Silke Robatzek (LMU Munich) • Caroline Gutjahr (MPIP, Potsdam) • Martin Kaltenpoth (MPI-CE Jena) • Thomas Ott (University Freiburg) • Eva Stukenbrock (University Kiel) • Peng Yu (University Bonn) • Thorsten Nürnberger (Uni. Tübingen)