VTEC 2026
Verocytotoxigenic or Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (VTEC / STEC) continues to be a priority pathogen in countries across the world. The triannual VTEC conference series aims to bring the whole community together to share and discuss the latest findings in scientific research and application.
After a highly successful VTEC 2021 and 2023 events hosted by the Canadian organising committee, we are proud to announce that VTEC 2026 is to be held Sunday 10 May to Wednesday 13 May 2026 at the P&J Live state-of-the-art conference venue in Aberdeen, Scotland.
This is an excellent opportunity to network, reinforce the liaisons already in place and help grow new scientific-stakeholder consortia around common research interests. Among the unique setting of Scotland’s beautiful surroundings and rich history, Aberdeen is an ideal environment for VTEC creativity.
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- Date: 10th - 13th May 2026
- Location: Scotland, Aberdeenshire & Moray
- Type: Conference
- Subject area: Animal Care & Animal Sciences
VTEC 2026
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The 2026 conference theme is on One Health which will run through all conference sessions. Sub themes will include:
- Public Health
- Clinical Health
- Pathogen biology and host interactions
- Microbial ecology
- Surveillance
- Pathogen management.
There will also be a range of optional pre-conference workshops and social activities arranged around the conference.
Background:
Originally started in 1986 in Toronto, this symposium has become the flagship international meeting covering all aspects of Verotoxigenic / Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, particularly E. coli O157:H7, pathogenesis, host immune response, epidemiology, diagnostics, management and prevention. Past meetings have been held in Toronto, Edinburgh, Melbourne, Bergamo, Buenos Aires, Amsterdam, Boston, Florence and Banff. Typically, the symposium-based meeting attracts nearly 500 researchers, clinicians and trainees from around the world. The science extends across the areas of human health, agriculture and regulatory guidance highlighting the most recent trends and developments in VTEC research.