The ASM Applied & Environmental Microbiology Meeting convenes experts advancing the understanding of microbial processes across diverse environments. Through the integration of microbial ecology, environmental microbiology and biotechnological applications, this meeting highlights the critical role of microorganisms in ecosystem function, sustainability and innovative solutions for global environmental challenges.
With a focus on driving microbial science toward impactful solutions in climate resilience, water security, bioenergy and sustainable agriculture, the ASM Applied & Environmental Microbiology Meeting reflects the deep synergy between the Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity (EEB) and Applied Environmental Science (AES) communities.
Rapid Fire Presentations take place inside the Petri Dish—immersive, igloo-style theaters located in the Exhibit and Poster Hall. In this high-traffic space, attendees can catch short, 5-minute talks highlighting bold ideas, preliminary data and emerging discoveries.
Selected from top abstracts, Rapid Fire presenters pair their talk with a poster presentation, creating opportunities for deeper discussion on the exhibit floor. Each ASM Microbe 2026 meeting will feature its own dedicated Petri Dish, making it easy to discover fast-paced, emerging science throughout the program.
Why Attend?
High energy, bite-sized science in a central, high traffic space.
A dynamic way to discover emerging research and new ideas.
Opportunities to engage directly with presenters on the exhibit and poster floor.
A unique feature of ASM Microbe 2026 you won’t find anywhere else.
Experience Rapid Fires—and much more—at ASM Microbe 2026.
Featured Sessions: ASM Applied & Environmental Microbiology Meeting
Driving Microbial Solutions for a Sustainable Future
From climate resilience and water security to bioenergy, agriculture and biotechnology, these featured sessions highlight cutting-edge research that leverages microbial processes to address global challenges.
Join thought leaders and innovators who are transforming environmental microbiology into real-world impact through sustainable, science-driven solutions.
Microbes and Climate: explore how microbes are drivers of Earth’s resilience. See how microbial communities respond to and influence climate change, their roles in ecosystem resilience and how microbiome-based interventions can support climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Water Microbiomes: develop innovation for global water security. Discover innovations in monitoring, engineering and harnessing water-associated microbial communities to address challenges in drinking water, wastewater, marine and freshwater systems, and the global approach to water security.
Microbial Life on Land: advance understanding of microbial interactions in natural and managed landscapes, with implications for soil restoration, land management and ecosystem sustainability in a changing environment.
Bioenergy and Beyond: analyze cutting-edge research in microbial bioprocessing, metabolic engineering and synthetic biology aimed at developing sustainable energy sources and biotechnologies that reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Reach microbial solutions for a renewable future.
Feeding the World: apply microbial innovations in crop improvement, soil fertility, precision fermentation, sustainable livestock systems and food preservation—advancing solutions for global food security and nutrition.
Meet the Applied & Environmental Microbiology Meeting Program Committee
