We are excited to announce and provide RSVP details for the next International Soil Virus Conference that will be held in Saint Loup Lamairé, France on June 16 – 18, 2026.
The aim of the conference is to bring together experts in the field of virology, virus ecology, soil microbiology and bioinformatics to share latest findings and perspectives on soil viruses, and importantly to serve as a platform for networking and discussing key areas of frontier research. We are aiming for 50 in-person attendees. The concept is to create a GRC-style meeting with everyone spending a lot of time together, both scientifically and socially, in an idyllic setting.
The conference features:
A historic venue: Château de Saint Loup Lamairé (2 hours from Paris)
Keynote speakers:
Including:
- Dr. Gary Trubl, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Dr. Joanne Emerson, University of California, Davis
- Dr. Karthik Anatharaman, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Dr. Simon Roux, Joint Genome Institute
- Dr. Jennifer Pett-Ridge, University of California, Berkeley
- Dr. Christina Hazard, National Center For Scientific Research (CNRS)
Inclusive registration fee:
Registration is €600 for all attendees and includes conference attendance, meals (& wine!) and local transportation (to/from the train station and the Château). For those that are unable to join in person, a virtual option is available (€100) but will be limited to the oral presentation component of the conference. Attending with non-conference participants, families etc. is possible with a modest supplemental fee.
Conveniently located accommodation:
Lodging at the Château, or in a nearby gîte is €50 per night.
RSVP: Register your intention to attend
Only a few in-person places remain.
Please use the RSVP form to register your intention to attend. The conference is organized in conjunction with the Saint Loup Research Institute who will contact registrants with further details including fee payment, travel instructions and accommodation. If you have any inquiries, please use the “any comments or questions” option in the RSVP form.
Abstract Submission:
Deadline March 31, 2026
Survey for Roundtable/Breakout Sessions:
Deadline March 31, 2026
Travel Information:
We hope to see you there!
(meeting report from the 2024 International Soil Virus Conference)
Hazard Lab & Nicol Lab 