The symposium is open to researchers, students, clinicians, government representatives, librarians, educators and health professionals with an interest in microbial sciences and related fields.

Participation is application-based. All applications will be reviewed for subject matter expertise, relevance to the symposium themes and to ensure a diverse and well-balanced cohort across gender, career stages and sectors. 

Due to high interest in the symposium, application deadlines are strictly enforced to ensure timely review and decision-making. We are unable to consider applications submitted after the deadline. 

Please refer to the timeline on the website for decision dates and check your email (including your spam/junk folder) for notifications. If you have not received any communication after the notification date, please contact india@asmusa.org. 

 Applicants may submit an abstract for consideration for a presentation. Presentation opportunities are limited and subject to review. 

Due to the size of the meeting and the number of presentations, we will not accept special scheduling requests for abstract presentations. 

While we understand preferences may vary, requests to change presentation format (poster to oral) cannot be accommodated. Presenters are expected to adhere to their assigned format. If you are unable to present, please inform the organizers. 

The symposium will take place at the CSIR-IGIB Mathura Road campus in New Delhi, India. 

The symposium is a fully in-person event, and live streaming or remote presentation options will not be available. Select sessions may be uploaded to the ASM YouTube channel at a later date.

We are unable to offer additional group discounts or waivers. The pricing reflects the shared commitment of the 2 partnering institutes to maximize accessibility while maintaining high standards in programming and logistics. 

Please note that registration, in-person attendance and active engagement in the scientific sessions are mandatory to receive a certificate of participation. 

Registration fees are non-refundable. Participants are advised to register only if they are certain they will be able to attend the entire symposium. 

Organizations can partner as sponsors to gain visibility within the scientific community. Sponsorship slots are limited. To explore opportunities, contact: asm2026.igib@csir.res.in. 

If you experience technical issues with the application or registration system, please contact service@asmusa.org copying india@asmusa.org with a description of the problem and any relevant screenshots.