MANAGING WATER MICROBIOMES

Microbiological information is being generated faster than it can be translated into actionable knowledge. Systematic and quantitative applications of ecological theory and engineering design to advance microbiome engineering against a rapidly evolving methodological landscape is challenging. While this challenge is not unique to the water engineering field, the ecological, environmental, and economic context of the water sector sets our community apart. The thematic motivation of the MEWE 11 conference is to shine a light on the MEWE communities’ successes and challenges in the application of ecological theory and engineering design to manage microbiomes, including biofilms, in the water sector. The conference sub-themes will also place a spotlight on the importance of translational efforts that extend the impact of MEWE research on the water industry and public health.

sub-themes

Important dates

• Microbial Ecology for Resource Recovery
• Bioenergy and Microbial Communities
• Microbial Ecosystems in Water Reuse Applications
• Circular Water Economy
• Ecology of Engineering Systems and Emerging Public Health Risks
• From Sensing Microbes to Engineering Ecosystems​
• Microbial Ecosystems from Source-to-Tap
• Viromes in Engineered Water Systems
• Eukaryotic Ecology and their Applications​
• Microbial Ecology in Practice
• Methodological Frontiers of Microbiome Characterization
• Reproducible Methods in Microbial Ecology

Conference website launch: June 3, 2024
Call for abstracts and workshops: September 1, 2024
Early registration opens: December 1, 2024
Abstract submission deadline: December 15, 2024
Abstract decisions: February 15, 2025
Early registration closes: March 15, 2025
Standard registration closes: May 15, 2025
Late/onsite registration closes: June 4, 2025.

CONTACT

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Atlanta, often referred to as the "Capital of the South," is a vibrant city that seamlessly blends rich history with modern innovation. Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is the busiest airport in the world and serves as the global hub for Delta Airlines and thus is globally connected. Known for its Southern hospitality, Atlanta offers a diverse cultural experience with its world-class museums, thriving arts scene, and renowned culinary delights. The city is home to iconic landmarks such as the Georgia Aquarium, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, and the bustling BeltLine trail. In addition to the incredible opportunity to share, learn, and network with the MEWE community, Atlanta promises an unforgettable experience that caters to all interests. For a complete guide for what to do in Atlanta, click here.

PAST MEWE conference LOCATIONS

1993    Paris, France
2001    Rome, Italy
2009   Aalborg, Denmark
2016   Copenhagen, Denmark
2021   Delft, Netherlands

1997   Berkeley, California, USA
​2005  Queensland, Australia
​2013   Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
​2019   Hiroshima, Japan
2023   Brisbane, Australia
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