Registration and Housing is Open!
Secure your spot at the must-attend event of the year, featuring groundbreaking sessions like, "Progress in the Development of Antimicrobials Against ESKAPE Pathogens," "Policy to Power the Microbes of the Future," and "Pests Within Pests: Vector-borne Pathogens' Transmission and Colonization of Host Cells."
Advance Registration ends March 18, 2026.
Register for your primary meeting and access all three meetings at no extra cost. Receive targeted communications about meeting activities and use color-coded themes onsite to find event location.
See rates and advance registration savings.Book your accommodations with official registration and housing provider Maritz in the 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ hotel room block during registration—rooms are first-come, first-served, so book early to lock in the best rate!
Advance Rates: Jan. 7 - March 18, 2026
Standard Rates: March 9 - May 12, 2026
Late Rates: May 13 - June 7, 2026
Download Your Letter of Invitation.
How to Register
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Click Register Now to Login.All registrants need a user account to log in. to find out if you have an account. At this time, you may join/renew your 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ membership to receive discounts. |
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Choose Your Meeting.Select the 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ Microbe 2026 community that feels like home for your science. Can’t decide? If you were previously part of an 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ Microbe track community, view this infograph to help decide where you should go next. |
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Complete Registration.On the dashboard for registration and housing, select "Let's Get Started." |
Payment and Receipts
When making a payment, please include the name and registration ID number of the registrant.
A $30 processing fee should be added to the wire amount. No wire transfers accepted after Friday, May 30, 2025.
ACH/Wire Transfer Details
Beneficiary Bank: American National Bank
Bank Location: 8990 W. Dodge Road, Omaha, Neb., U.S.
ABA #: 104000854
Beneficiary Account #: 3305487
Beneficiary Customer: American Society for Microbiology
Address: 1375 North Highway Drive, Fenton, Mo. 63099, U.S.
If Sending Internationally:
Currency Name: US Dollar
Currency Code: USD
Please call with any questions: Wire Center Staff—American National Bank 402-399-5020.
Please Note: Registrations paid by ACH, bank/wire transfer or check will not be complete until payment is received and processed to your registration record. Processing to your record once payment is received can take 1-2 weeks for ACH and bank/wire transfer payments and 2 weeks for check payments.
Policies
91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ Microbe Cancellation Policy: 
All cancellation requests (minus a $50 cancellation processing fee) must be received by May 8, 2026, to Maritz. No refunds will be processed starting May 8, no exception, including Visa denials.
Optional Fees:
Fees for walk/run, sightseeing activities and workshops are non-refundable.
Unforeseen circumstances will be taken into consideration for last minute cancellations. Your written request and documentation are required and will be reviewed. All requests must be submitted to microbe@maritz.com before June 12, 2026.
Substitution Policy:
Request must be submitted to microbe@maritz.com. Substitution must be of the same registration type and member status.
91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ strongly recommends all participants purchase travel insurance, as 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ is not responsible for cancellation fees related to transportation, hotel or other travel related expenses.  
Children
Children under the age of 18 may accompany registered attendees by completing an accompanied minor registration form onsite in Washington, D.C. Children are not permitted in the Exhibit and Poster Hall during move-in or move-out hours. 
Guest Policy
A guest is a spouse or significant other with the same last name and/or address as the registered attendee. Registration is available onsite for $125, which will allow access to the reception and show floor only. We will look at other guest registration circumstances as needed.
Non-Exhibitor Suppliers
Non-Exhibiting Suppliers are companies or organizations that provide services or products to the field of microbiology but do not exhibit at 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ Microbe. Non-Exhibiting Supplies must register at the rate designated for this category of participation. The purpose of this policy is to protect the vendors exhibiting and maintain the integrity of the exhibit hall. Non-Exhibiting Suppliers are prohibited from soliciting attendees to transact business at the meeting or in official hotels. Non-Exhibiting Suppliers who are observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces will be removed from the meeting immediately.
The generous support provided by exhibitors is significant to the success of 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ Microbe 2025. The exhibiting company's goal in participating in 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ Microbe is to interact with the attendees and to provide the most current information on their products and services. Attendees mailing addresses will be made available to the exhibitors who wish to mail information. This list will only contain name, full address and affiliation (if provided). No phone numbers, fax numbers or email addresses will be included.
Accredited reporters may register for a press pass to access the 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ Microbe 2026 press room and the online press room.
To request Press Registration, contact the 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ Communications department by email. If approved, you will receive registration instructions. Approved Press registrants will be required to show press credentials at the time of press badge pickup.
Photography/Videography Disclaimer
Participants understand that photographs or videos may be taken during 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ Microbe 2026 and grant 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ permission to use images and voices, which may be captured through video, photo or other media.