Kigali, Rwanda
IPCRO healthcare professionals attending a previous symposium in Rwanda

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IS NOW OPEN

IPCRO 2026 Conference on Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Resistance

IPCRO invites healthcare professionals, researchers, academics, public health practitioners, students and other stakeholders to share evidence and practical solutions that strengthen infection prevention and control and address antimicrobial resistance.

Conference
27 November 2026
Location
Kigali, Rwanda
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About the conference

A focused platform to share research, surveillance findings, implementation experience, quality improvement initiatives, innovations and practical solutions that strengthen infection prevention and control and address antimicrobial resistance.

Contributions may address healthcare-associated infections, antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial use and stewardship, IPC and AMR surveillance, diagnostics, innovation, technology and One Health approaches.

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Important dates

  • Abstract submissions open
    07 October 2026
  • Submission deadline
    07 November 2026
  • Acceptance notification
    14 November 2026
  • Conference
    27 November 2026

Scientific themes

1
Healthcare-associated infections
2
Antimicrobial resistance and multidrug-resistant organisms
3
Antimicrobial use and stewardship
4
Infection prevention and control
5
IPC and AMR surveillance and monitoring
6
Diagnostics and laboratory support for IPC and AMR
7
Innovation and technology in AMR and IPC
8
One Health approaches to AMR containment

Only registered participants with their details will be allowed to attend the conference. Abstract review and selection decisions are made independently by the IPCRO Scientific Committee according to scientific merit and relevance.