🧫 NEXTGEN MICROBIOLOGY II 2026

2nd National Conference and Workshop on Emerging Horizons of Microbiology

The Department of Microbiology, Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) is organizing NextGen Microbiology II — 2nd National Conference and Workshop on Emerging Horizons of Microbiology as part of the International Microorganism Day (IµD) 2026 Celebration.

📅 Conference: 26 September 2026

🔬 Advanced Microscopy Workshop: 27–28 September 2026

🧬 Advanced Molecular Techniques Workshop: 29–30 September 2026

📍 Venue: Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam Academic Building, JUST

The conference will feature keynote and plenary lectures, oral presentations, poster presentations, awards, and opportunities to showcase innovative microbiological research and ideas.

🔬 CONFERENCE THEMES

Research and presentations may cover areas including:

🩺 Medical, Clinical & Public Health Microbiology

🦠 Antimicrobial Resistance, Immunology & Infectious Diseases

🧬 Microbial Genomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiome & AI

🌱 Environmental, Agricultural & Food Microbiology

🧪 Biotechnology, Industrial Microbiology & Advanced Technologies

📝 PRESENT YOUR RESEARCH

Students, researchers, academics, and professionals working in microbiology or related fields are encouraged to submit their work.

Your submission does not have to be limited to completely new or unpublished research.

You may present:

🔹 Published Research

You can present a previously published research paper if you are an author of that paper.

🔹 Ongoing Research

You can present your ongoing research project, including preliminary findings, if it is your own research project.

🔹 Original Research Ideas

You can also present an original research idea or proposed research concept, even if the experimental work has not yet been completed.

📌 All submitted abstracts must be plagiarism-free.

🎤 ORAL OR 🖼️ POSTER — YOU CHOOSE

Participants can choose their preferred presentation format while submitting their abstract.

You can select:

🎤 Oral Presentation

or

🖼️ Poster Presentation

The preferred presentation type can be selected directly in the abstract submission form.

🖼️ Poster Information

Detailed poster preparation guidelines, including the required poster size and formatting specifications, will be announced later by the organizing committee.

Therefore, participants are advised to wait for the official poster guidelines before finalizing or printing their posters.

📝 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

The maximum abstract length is:

350 words

Your abstract may describe:

• A completed research study

• A previously published study authored by you

• An ongoing research project

• Preliminary research findings

• An original research idea or proposed research concept

📌 Whether your research is published, ongoing, preliminary, or proposed, the submitted abstract must be plagiarism-free.

📅 Abstract Submission Deadline

31 August 2026

👉 Submit your Abstract:

https://forms.gle/rXD5hKHNXyR4qdAY8

🎥 NEW OPPORTUNITY — SUBMIT YOUR RESEARCH IDEA ON VIDEO!

Have an interesting research idea but haven't completed the research yet?

Here's your chance to put your idea in the spotlight!

Students and researchers working in microbiology or related fields can submit a short video presenting their research idea or an innovative concept.

🎬 What do you need to do?

Simply:

🔹 Create a video explaining your research idea or innovative concept

🔹 Keep the video between 1 and 5 minutes

🔹 Submit your video through the official video submission form

🔹 Submit your entry before 5 September 2026

The best and most innovative ideas will be recognized at the conference!

🏆 Winning entries will receive prizes and certificates.

🎥 Selected videos will be featured live at the conference, giving participants an opportunity to showcase their ideas to researchers, academics, and fellow microbiologists from across Bangladesh.

📅 Video Submission Deadline

5 September 2026

👉 Submit Your Research Idea Video:

https://forms.gle/aSMXGLckLbWKcqPr5

💡 You don't need a completed research project to participate in this opportunity. If you have an innovative and scientifically meaningful research idea, share it!

💰 REGISTRATION FEES

🧑‍🎓 Conference — 26 September

Student: BDT 500

Professional: BDT 1,000

🔬 Advanced Microscopy Workshop — 27–28 September

Student: BDT 3,000

Professional: BDT 4,000

🧬 Advanced Molecular Techniques Workshop — 29–30 September

Student: BDT 3,000

Professional: BDT 4,000

⚠️ Workshop fees apply separately to each workshop.

💳 HOW TO PAY

Registration fees can be paid through Bank Transfer, Mobile Banking, or Cash.

🏦 Bank Transfer

A/C No.: 02000617304

Branch: JSTU

A/C Holder: Chairman, MB

📱 Mobile Banking

bKash: 01970412223

Nagad: 01515244345

📌 For mobile banking payments, please write “Conference” in the reference/note.

💵 Cash

Cash payment can be made in person at:

Department of Microbiology, JUST

Jatiya Kabi Nazrul Islam Academic Building

Room 408

📋 REGISTRATION

Registration is required for participation in the conference and workshops.

👉 Register Here:

https://forms.gle/V353PawqYtrivzvL8

📅 Registration Deadline

10 September 2026

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

📝 Abstract Submission: 31 August 2026

🎥 Research Idea Video Submission: 5 September 2026

💳 Registration Deadline: 10 September 2026

🎤 Conference: 26 September 2026

🔬 Advanced Microscopy Workshop: 27–28 September 2026

🧬 Advanced Molecular Techniques Workshop: 29–30 September 2026

🧫 HAVE A RESEARCH PAPER, AN ONGOING PROJECT, OR A NEW IDEA?

Bring it to NextGen Microbiology II 2026.

Whether you have a published paper, ongoing research with preliminary findings, or an original research idea, you can submit an abstract and choose your preferred oral or poster presentation.

And if you have a particularly exciting research idea, don't wait for the research to be completed — make a 1–5 minute video and submit your idea for a chance to have it featured at the conference and compete for prizes!

🔬 Share your research.

🧬 Showcase your ideas.

🤝 Connect with the microbiology community.

See you at NextGen Microbiology II 2026! 🧫🧬🔬