Welcome

Welcome to the 9th World Conference of the International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology (ISMET)!

We are delighted to invite you to ISMET9, a premier global event dedicated to advancing the field of microbial electrochemistry and technology. This year’s conference will take place in the vibrant city of Leipzig, Germany from September 16-19, 2025, and promises to be an inspiring and enriching experience for all attendees. As always, the ISMET conference will be accompanied by a training workshop, which will be hosted by Leibniz HKI in the city of Jena, just one hour from Leipzig, on September 15 and 16, 2025.

ISMET9 will bring together leading scientists, researchers, and industry professionals from around the world to share their latest discoveries, innovations, and insights in microbial electrochemistry and related disciplines. The conference will feature a diverse program of keynote lectures, scientific short talks, and poster presentations, providing a comprehensive platform for knowledge exchange and networking.

Beyond the scientific program, ISMET9, will offer numerous networking opportunities to meet and exchange with peers and friends, including a vibrant welcome reception, active breaks, industry exhibits, and a lively conference dinner. These events are designed to facilitate collaborations, spark new ideas, and strengthen the global community of microbial electrochemistry and technology peers.

Set against the backdrop of Leipzig, known for its cultural richness and internationality, attendees will also have the chance to explore the city's unique offerings and experience its warm hospitality.

We look forward to welcoming you to ISMET9, where together we will push the boundaries of microbial electrochemistry and technology and drive forward innovation and sustainability.

Join us for an unforgettable conference experience at the 9th World Conference of ISMET!

Organization

Conference organizers

  • Prof. Dr. Falk Harnisch – Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)
  • Prof. Dr. Miriam Rosenbaum – Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology Hans Knöll Institute (Leibniz-HKI)

Local Organizing Committee UFZ

  • Dr. Bin Lai
  • Dr. Paniz Izadi
  • Dr. Benjamin Korth
  • Anne Kuchenbuch

Local Organizing Committee Leibniz-HKI

  • Dr. Santiago Boto
  • Dr. Lorenzo Cristiani

Important Dates

Abstracts

Abstract submission will be open from January 1st 2025 to March 31st 2025.

Registration

Early registration opens May 1st 2025

Keynote speakers

Marianna Villano
Marianna Villano

Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy

Micheala TerAvest
Micheala TerAvest

Associate Professor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA

Pascal Saikaly
Pascal Saikaly

Professor in Environmental Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, KAUST, Saudi Arabia

Valeria Reginatto Spiller
Valeria Reginatto Spiller

Associate Professor in Industrial Biochemistry, University of Sao Paolo, Brasil

Xin Wang
Xin Wang

Professor , Nankai University, Tianjin, China