Our vision for the Congress is that it will provide a global platform for speakers and delegates to share in impactful and outstanding research, that will inspire new generations of microscopists and promote new collaborative directions across the diverse scientific disciplines contributing to the advancement of microscopy.
Our aim is to facilitate discussions around the societal challenges on the horizon whilst showcasing the critical role of microscopists and the influence that their work can have. Predicting the research areas for 2026 and beyond is a challenge given that research priorities can and do evolve over time in response to emerging trends, societal needs, and concerns, and of course as a result of technological advances in scientific abilities.