22nd ISOPOL · 7 – 10 September 2027 · Zurich

Program

Four days of science on Listeria and listeriosis — from fundamental research to food safety and public health.

The detailed program is in preparation. It will be published here in due course. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.

Format of the symposium

The symposium opens with a keynote lecture commemorating 100 years since the discovery of Listeria monocytogenes (E.G.D. Murray and colleagues, 1926), exploring the history, fascinating biology and profound impact on public health of this remarkable pathogen.

Mornings

Plenary sessions with invited talks by leading experts.

Afternoons

Shorter oral presentations in parallel sessions, selected from submitted abstracts.

Posters

Poster presentations selected from submitted abstracts.

Scientific themes

Sessions will address key questions and recent developments, including:

  • History & biology of Listeria
  • Fundamental research
  • Food safety
  • Public health
  • Related applications

The final list of sessions will be confirmed by the International Scientific Committee.