Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy · Annual Conference
34th International Congress of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Organised by the International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy and Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Dates7–9 Dec 2026
VenueSMX Convention Center Manila
CityManila, Philippines
CPD Points28 CPD
The biennial International Congress of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, held in Manila with ISAC and PSMID, covering antimicrobial resistance, infection control, diagnostics, stewardship and infectious diseases research.
Dr Robert BaxterMedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
Infectious disease clinicians, fellows, residents, microbiologists, pharmacists, infection-control professionals, stewardship teams, policy makers and researchers.
Networking
The meeting brings ISAC member societies, PSMID and international speakers together for a three-day congress at SMX Convention Center Manila.
Research Value
Peer-reviewed abstracts may be selected for oral or poster presentation, and highest-scoring abstracts are published in the Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance.
Trainee Relevance
The congress explicitly welcomes ID fellows, residents, medical residents and research students, with trainee/student registration categories and young investigator travel grant opportunities.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
Infectious disease clinicians, fellows, residents, microbiologists, pharmacists, infection-control professionals, stewardship teams, policy makers and researchers.
Networking
The meeting brings ISAC member societies, PSMID and international speakers together for a three-day congress at SMX Convention Center Manila.
Research Value
Peer-reviewed abstracts may be selected for oral or poster presentation, and highest-scoring abstracts are published in the Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance.
Trainee Relevance
The congress explicitly welcomes ID fellows, residents, medical residents and research students, with trainee/student registration categories and young investigator travel grant opportunities.
Programme Highlights
TBC
Keynote
History of Dengue Vaccination in the Philippines & The Futurekeynote
Professor Emeritus Lulu C. Bravo
TBC
Plenary
Epidemiology of Gram negative resistance / new and old treatment of XDR Gram negatives in LMICs
Dr Yohei Doi
TBC
Plenary
Bridging the Gap: From Staphylococcus aureus Benchmarks to Breakthrough Clinical Trials
Dr Vance G. Fowler, Jr.
TBC
Plenary
Leadership in Infectious Diseases: Building Resilience, Mentorship, and Global Impact
Professor Souha Kanj
TBC
Plenary
The Latest and the Greatest in Tuberculosis Treatment
Dr Nicholas Paton
TBC
Plenary
Controversies in Infection Control: Have we solved them?
Dr Andreas Voss
Keynote Speakers
Keynote
PE
Professor Emeritus Lulu C. Bravo
Philippines
History of Dengue Vaccination in the Philippines & The Future
DY
Dr Yohei Doi
USA
Epidemiology of Gram negative resistance / new and old treatment of XDR Gram negatives in LMICs
DV
Dr Vance G. Fowler, Jr.
USA
Bridging the Gap: From Staphylococcus aureus Benchmarks to Breakthrough Clinical Trials
PS
Professor Souha Kanj
Lebanon
Leadership in Infectious Diseases: Building Resilience, Mentorship, and Global Impact
DN
Dr Nicholas Paton
United Kingdom
The Latest and the Greatest in Tuberculosis Treatment
DA
Dr Andreas Voss
Netherlands
Controversies in Infection Control: Have we solved them?
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Antimicrobials
Bacteriology
Diagnostics
Healthcare-associated infections
Immune compromise and transplant
Infection prevention and control
Infectious diseases
Mycobacteria
Mycology
Outbreaks
Paediatric infections
Parasitology
Pathogenesis
Public health
Respiratory infections
STIs
Travel medicine
Vaccinology
Virology
MedicMess Tips
- Submit abstracts by 31 July 2026; notification is listed for 28 August 2026.
- Presenting authors must be registered and only paid abstracts will be scheduled and published.
- Overseas fees are in USD and Philippine delegate fees in PHP, so check exchange rates before budgeting.
- The highest scoring abstracts are stated to be published in the Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance.
Key Deadlines
31 Jul 2026 · 24 days
Abstract submission deadline
15 Nov 2026 · 131 days
Registration deadline
7 Dec 2026 · 153 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
AccommodationThe congress site has an accommodation section, but detailed hotel guidance was not extracted during this pass.
Venue DetailsSMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Nearest AirportManila is served by Ninoy Aquino International Airport; exact transfer guidance was not provided on the scraped pages.
Conference Snapshot
| Specialty | Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy |
| Organising society | International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy and Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases |
| CPD accreditation | 28 CPD points |
| Conference format | In-person only |
| Location | SMX Convention Center Manila, Manila |
The Complete Guide to the 34th International Congress of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
The 34th International Congress of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy runs from 7 to 9 December 2026 at SMX Convention Center Manila. It is the official biennial congress of the International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy and is co-hosted with the Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases as a joint congress with PSMID’s 48th annual convention. The audience includes infectious disease clinicians, ID fellows, residents, microbiologists, pharmacists, antimicrobial stewardship teams, infection-control professionals, policy makers and research students. Abstract submission is open from 1 February 2026 with a deadline of 31 July 2026 and notification on 28 August 2026. Abstracts may be selected for oral or poster presentation, and the highest-scoring abstracts will be published in the Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance. Accepted formats include original research, case report or series, and insight or review abstracts. Overseas registration is listed in USD and Philippine delegate pricing in PHP, so MedicMess GBP cost fields are intentionally left blank; overseas trainee/student registration is USD 200 and non-ISAC overseas registration rises from USD 600 early-bird to USD 800 late. RCPath lists 28 CPD credits.