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“Securing and exploring microbial biodiversity for a sustainable and healthy future”.
Dear Culture Collections Community
It is my great pleasure to invite you to the ECCO XLIII meeting “Securing and exploring microbial biodiversity for a sustainable and healthy future” which takes place in Utrecht, Netherlands, from the 15-17.09.2025. The meeting will cover all aspects of microbial culture collections, including preservation, legal aspects, and exploration of microorganisms for a sustainable future of our planet. As the host organization of ECCO XLIII we are looking forward to welcoming you in Utrecht for an exciting exchange of knowledge amongst culture collection specialists and microbiologists.
Kind regards
Wieland Meyer
Director Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute.
We also invite you to take part in the Social event. This will include a historic tour through one of the most important castles in the history of the Netherlands, followed by a conference diner on site. Both are included in the registration fee.