Registration Fees (VAT 22% deducted at present rate)

Category	Early Within March 5, 2018	Late Within March 31, 2018	On Site
Delegate	€470 + VAT	€520 + VAT	€570 + VAT
Student	€220 + VAT	€270 + VAT	€320 + VAT
Symposium	€90 + VAT	€120 + VAT	€150 + VAT

Symposium Dinner

The Symposium Dinner was available at €90 (VAT included).

What's Included

Registration fees covered:

• Participation in all scientific sessions
• Welcome cocktail
• Congress kit and abstract book
• Coffee breaks and lunches as per the program
• Certificate of attendance

Abstract Submission Guidelines Contact Organizers

The VTEC symposium series has long served as the main gathering point for the international community working on verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli and related pathogens. Scientists from across the globe come together every three years to share the latest findings in detection, epidemiology, clinical investigation, and public health perspectives. The 2018 edition in Florence continues this tradition, offering a unique setting where cutting-edge research meets the art, history, and culture of one of Italy's most beautiful cities. Attendees can expect a rich scientific program that reflects the breadth of work being done in the field, from molecular biology to outbreak response and patient care.

The scientific programme has been carefully shaped by an international committee of experts, ensuring that the symposium addresses the most pressing questions in VTEC research. Invited speakers will present on topics ranging from pathogenesis and host interactions to surveillance strategies and risk assessment. In addition to plenary sessions, the meeting provides ample opportunity for contributed abstracts, poster presentations, and focused discussions. The balance between established investigators and emerging researchers is a hallmark of the event, and the programme is designed to encourage dialogue across disciplines and generations within the VTEC community.

Networking lies at the heart of the VTEC symposium experience, and the Florence meeting is no exception. The event offers numerous occasions to reinforce existing liaisons and grow new consortia, whether during coffee breaks, poster sessions, or the social programme. The symposium dinner provides a relaxed and convivial atmosphere where colleagues can continue conversations begun during the day. These informal interactions often prove as valuable as the formal sessions, sparking collaborations that extend well beyond the conference. The organisers have deliberately built generous breaks and shared moments into the schedule to maximise these opportunities for professional connection.

Florence itself serves as an extraordinary backdrop for the symposium, offering participants a chance to explore a city steeped in art, history, and culinary excellence. Beyond the scientific sessions, attendees can visit world-renowned museums, wander through Renaissance piazzas, and enjoy the region's excellent food and wine. The venue is conveniently located, and the local organising committee has arranged practical information to help visitors reach the congress site with ease. Optional tours and social activities allow participants to experience the best of Tuscany while building relationships with colleagues from around the world in a memorable and welcoming environment.

The local organising committee, led by the congress chair, has worked diligently to ensure a smooth and rewarding experience for all participants. From the registration process to the on-site arrangements, attention has been given to the details that make a scientific meeting run well. The congress platform provides a straightforward way to manage registration, abstracts, and programme information. On behalf of the entire organising team, the invitation is extended to the broader VTEC community to attend this 10th symposium and contribute to a meeting that promises to be both scientifically stimulating and personally enriching.