ECV 2025 – Innovation and dialogue in a historical setting
Dubrovnik/Cavtat, Croatia. Leading European virologists will come together from 27-30 April 2025 to present the latest research findings and exchange ideas. The congress covers a broad spectrum of virological topics, from basic research to clinical applications. Current topics include emerging viruses, vaccine development, and antiviral therapies.
The European Congress of Virology is one of the most important events for virologists in Europe, offering a platform for the exchange of the latest research results and the promotion of international collaboration. A particular focus is on new technologies in virus research and diagnostics. These include the use of AI to predict viral outbreaks and advance personalized medicine, as well as innovative vaccine development approaches, including mRNA-based vaccines and vector vaccines.
A particular highlight is the live recording of the popular podcast ‘This Week in Virology (TWiV)’. Launched in September 2008 by Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier, two science Columbia University Medical Center professors. Their aim was to hold an informal yet informative discussion about viruses that would be accessible to everyone, regardless of their scientific background.
You can find all the relevant information and materials here:
- Programme overview: https://eusv-congress.eu/programme-abstracts/scientific-programme
Programme highlights at the ECV 2025:
Opening Session
Sunday, 27 April 2025, from 16:30 – 17:15
Prevention and cure of emerging viral infections
Keynote Speaker: Professor Rino Rappuoli (Siena/IT)
This Week in Virology
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, from 13:30 – 15:00
Interactive Session
About ESV
The European Society for Virology (ESV) is a non-profit organization that was founded on 30 October 2008. Since then, it has provided a forum for scientists working in all areas of virology. The stated aim of the society is to promote and encourage the exchange of information and collaboration between individual scientists and between national and international virological associations throughout Europe.
