Dear Participants,

We are delighted to welcome you to the 26^th Biennial Congress of the International Organization for Mycoplasmology (IOM), taking place from the 6^th to the 10^th of July 2026 in Kraków, Poland.

This international event brings together a global community of researchers and experts dedicated to the study of Mollicutes in human, animal, plant, and insect hosts. For the first time in its history, the Congress will be hosted in Poland, highlighting the growing role of Central and Eastern Europe in the field.

We look forward to insightful discussions, new scientific collaborations, and the shared generation of knowledge that will help shape the future of mycoplasmology. It will be a unique opportunity to exchange ideas on the latest advances in genomics, diagnostics, host–pathogen interactions, and emerging Mollicutes species.

We look forward to see you in Poland!

Local Organizing Committee – IOM 2026 Poland