| Summary |
The 13th International Mycological Congress (IMC13) will be held from August 8–12, 2027, in Songdo, Incheon, Korea. As Chair of IMC13, I am delighted to invite you to this premier global gathering of experts, researchers, and industry leaders dedicated to advancing fungal science. The IMC, held approximately every four years (three years in this cycle), is the most prestigious international congress in the field of mycology. IMC13 will showcase the latest research and breakthroughs across diverse areas, including fungal biology, ecology, evolution, molecular genetics and genomics, biotechnology, systematics, plant pathology, and medical mycology. The program will feature plenary and keynote lectures by world-renowned scientists, thematic symposia, workshops, poster sessions, and professional development opportunities for early-career researchers. Through these activities, the congress aims to foster scientific innovation, global collaboration, and the exchange of knowledge among the fungal research community. |