Biofilms 11, 13-15 May 2025: Register by 1 May 2025
Biofilms 11 – Interdisciplinary Momentum: Accelerating Biofilm Research and Innovation Across Boundaries
Biofilms 11 is the latest conference in the internationally renowned Biofilms series showcasing the broad scientific and societal opportunities and challenges of microbial biofilms. A key objective is to capitalise on the interdisciplinary nature of this exciting research topic by fostering discussion and catalysing the exchange of ideas across boundaries.
When: 13-15 May 2025
Where: Holland House Hotel Cardiff by Sunday (formerly Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa)
Registration will close at 12:00 midday BST on 1 May 2025.
Hosted by the National Biofilms Innovation Centre and the Microbiology Society, Biofilms 11 continues its tradition of focusing on the fundamental understanding of biofilms and their role in driving the dynamics, activity, structure and function of microbial communities. This includes their interactions across microbiomes and viromes, and within environmental, industrial, and health settings.
Biofilms 11 will also address cutting-edge technology developments, such as imaging, data-driven, and modelling approaches, integrating advances from both life and physical sciences for research and innovation applications.
The conference will spotlight speakers from diverse career pathways and backgrounds within the biofilm community to offer inspiration and guidance to attendees at all career stages.
Cardiff is surrounded by the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, and historic castles like Cardiff Castle and Castell Coch. It has excellent travel links and connections from London and Bristol.
We look forward to welcoming you at Biofilms 11!
Programme
View the full Biofilms 11 programme here.
Registration
Registration for Biofilms 11 is open and will close at 12:00 midday BST on 1 May 2025. Register here.
Support Grant
We are pleased to offer a Biofilms 11 support grant for scientists from our Welsh NBIC research partners, including Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Swansea University, Aberystwyth University, and Bangor University. The grant is also open to technical staff from any NBIC research partner. The purpose of this grant is to foster knowledge exchange, create networking opportunities, and promote professional development within the wider biofilms community.
The application deadline is 23:59 on Wednesday 23 April 2025. Find out more and apply here.
Sponsorship
We are seeking sponsors for Biofilms 11! As a sponsor, your organisation will gain significant brand exposure and recognition amongst a targeted audience of researchers and industry professionals, all while contributing to a transformative event in the biofilm community. We are offering the opportunity to sponsor an exclusive session of your choice to a captive audience for increased exposure. You will be acknowledged on the conference website and against the session.
Please download the Microbiology Society’s Invitation to Exhibit brochure and contact exhibitions@microbiologysociety.org to find out how you can sponsor the event.
Abstracts & Posters
Abstract submission for Biofilms 11 has now closed.
Venue & Travel
The meeting will take place at the following venue:
Holland House Hotel Cardiff by Sunday (formerly Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa)
24 26 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0DD, UK
Google Maps Location: View here
Directions
By Train
Cardiff is easily accessible by rail from London, major UK airports and many towns and cities across the country. There are regular, direct services from London Paddington to Cardiff throughout the day.
Frequent regional network trains also connect Cardiff with many towns and cities across the UK, including:
- Bristol (50mins)
- London (1hr 50 mins)
- Birmingham (approx. 2hrs)
- Southampton (2hrs 40mins)
- Manchester (3hrs 30mins)
- Liverpool (3hrs 45mins)
Cardiff Central train station
Cardiff Central train station is approximately 20 – 25 minutes on foot to venue.
Cardiff Queen Street station
Cardiff Queen Street station is the closest station to the venue.
By Plane
Nearest airport: Cardiff (CWL)
Several inter-regional and international air services operate from Cardiff Airport, which is about 12 miles from the city centre.
Find out more about public transport links to and from Cardiff International Airport.
Airport shuttle bus
Cardiff benefits from its close proximity to two international airports (Cardiff International Airport and Bristol Airport). Both are served by Shuttle Bus Services.