The International Conference on Mycorrhiza (ICOM2026) is heading to Australia for the first time, with Cairns set to host the event from July 12 to 17, 2026.
Held at the Cairns Convention Centre, the biennial event will bring together over 500 delegates from more than 40 countries, including top researchers and policymakers.
Themed Mycorrhizas in a changing world: challenges, opportunities and solutions, ICOM2026 will feature 230 scientific talks on topics like evolution, genomics, and climate adaptation. A key focus is on fostering the next generation of scientists through Rising Star Plenaries that will showcase four early-career researchers.
Organisers have also centred the conference around sustainability. The ICOM2026 logo features a sea turtle, symbolising ecological resilience.
Delegates will also have the opportunity to explore the region’s natural environments, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest.
