ASM NIGERIA
CONFERENCE
One Health · One Future · One Scientific Community
A National Platform for Scientific Exchange
The ASM One Health Scientific Conference is the maiden ASM scientific conference in Nigeria, serving as a national platform for scientific exchange. It is a landmark scientific gathering bringing together microbiologists, researchers, clinicians, veterinarians, environmental scientists, public health professionals, students, policymakers, industry professionals, and One Health stakeholders from Nigeria and beyond. The conference will provide a dynamic platform for sharing cutting-edge research, advancing scientific collaboration, strengthening capacity, and translating microbial science into solutions for human, animal, and environmental health.
Through keynote address, plenary cum scientific sessions, practical workshops, innovation showcases, mentorship, networking, and policy dialogue, the conference will spotlight the transformative role of microbiology in addressing antimicrobial resistance, emerging infectious diseases, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, food security, climate change, and sustainable/resilient health systems.
Under the theme “One Health in Action: Advancing Microbial Science for Human, Animal, Environmental, and Global Health,” the conference seeks to inspire collaboration, nurture the next generation of microbial scientists, and strengthen the contribution of microbiology to Nigeria's health, research, innovation, and sustainable development agenda.
Africa's Most Impactful
Microbiology Event of 2026
Whether you are a researcher, clinician, student, or policymaker — this is where Nigerian and African science meets global standards.
World-Class Science
Keynote lectures, plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations delivering cutting-edge microbiology research.
Network Across Sectors
Connect with microbiologists, clinicians, vets, environmental scientists, policymakers and industry leaders under one roof.
One Health Framework
Experience Africa's first conference fully built around the One Health paradigm — human, animal, and environment together.
Student & ECR Focus
Dedicated mentorship sessions, early-career researcher support, and a pre-conference hands-on workshop for skills development.
Policy Dialogue
Shape Nigeria's science policy through evidence-based discussions with government stakeholders and industry leaders.
AI & Innovation
Explore how biotechnology and artificial intelligence are revolutionising sustainable microbiology in Africa and beyond.
Voices Shaping
One Health Science
Kogi State University, Kabba
Five Pillars of One Health
All abstracts must address one or two of these sub-themes.
Antimicrobial resistance remains one of the most urgent threats to global health, cutting across human medicine, veterinary practice, agriculture, and the environment. This subtheme invites contributions on AMR surveillance and stewardship, novel antimicrobials and diagnostics, and the environmental and food-chain reservoirs that sustain resistance, with particular attention to integrated, cross-sectoral strategies for containment.
As zoonotic spillover and outbreak risk intensify globally, this sub-theme focuses on the science and systems needed for early detection and rapid response. Topics include genomic epidemiology, public health microbiology, laboratory strengthening, wastewater-based surveillance, and WASH interventions that build community-level resilience against infectious threats.
Laboratory discovery only delivers public value when it is translated into policy, regulation, and ecological stewardship. This sub-theme welcomes work on science-to-policy translation and One Health governance frameworks, alongside research treating soil, water, and gut microbiomes as shared infrastructure whose resilience underpins both ecosystem stability and human/animal health outcomes.
Emerging technologies are reshaping how microbial science is discovered, diagnosed, and deployed. This sub-theme covers AI and big-data applications in microbiology and food/environmental safety, synthetic biology and biotechnology, precision medicine and genomics, and innovations that advance progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
A sustainable One Health agenda depends on a well-supported pipeline of scientists equipped to lead across disciplines and sectors. This sub-theme addresses scientific writing and publishing, career development, entrepreneurship, and industry–academia partnerships, with emphasis on mentorship structures that nurture early-career microbiologists.
ASM Nigeria Maiden Conference
Abuja 2026 — Subcommittees
Ten subcommittees, drawn from institutions and organizations across Nigeria, plan and run every part of the conference.
- Develop the scientific programme in line with the conference theme and objectives.
- Identify and recommend keynote speakers, plenary speakers, panelists, and moderators.
- Develop guidelines for abstract submission, review, and acceptance.
- Coordinate the review and selection of abstracts, papers, posters, and presentations.
- Prepare the conference schedule, including plenary, parallel, and special sessions.
- Coordinate awards, recognitions, and scientific competitions where applicable.
- Liaise with invited speakers and resource persons regarding presentation requirements.
- Ensure the scientific quality and relevance of conference content.
Terms of reference to be finalized.
- Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy for the conference.
- Identify prospective sponsors, donors, exhibitors, and partners.
- Prepare sponsorship packages and promotional materials.
- Engage corporate organizations, development partners, government agencies, and professional bodies for support.
- Negotiate sponsorship agreements and partnership arrangements.
- Maintain records of sponsorship commitments and donations.
- Ensure sponsors receive agreed visibility and benefits.
- Provide periodic reports on funds raised and sponsorship activities.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive publicity and communication strategy.
- Create and disseminate conference promotional materials across various platforms.
- Manage the conference website and social media platforms.
- Coordinate media engagements, press releases, and public announcements.
- Promote conference participation among target audiences.
- Develop branding materials and ensure consistency in conference messaging.
- Coordinate media coverage before, during, and after the conference.
- Document conference highlights and prepare post-conference publicity reports.
- Develop and manage the conference registration process.
- Coordinate participant registration, confirmation, and accreditation.
- Maintain an accurate database of conference participants.
- Manage registration inquiries and participant support services.
- Prepare registration materials, badges, certificates, and participant packs.
- Coordinate on-site registration and help desk services.
- Provide periodic registration statistics and reports.
- Ensure a seamless registration experience for all participants.
- Coordinate reception and hospitality arrangements for guests and participants.
- Develop and implement protocol procedures for dignitaries and special guests.
- Manage welcome, reception, and ceremonial activities.
- Coordinate refreshments, meals, and hospitality services during the conference.
- Ensure the comfort and welfare of conference guests.
- Address hospitality-related concerns promptly and professionally.
- Coordinate venue preparation and physical arrangements for the conference.
- Ensure availability of furniture, equipment, signage, and conference materials.
- Coordinate transportation arrangements for conference activities.
- Arrange accommodation and welfare support for invited guests and speakers.
- Coordinate airport transfers and local transportation for designated guests.
- Supervise venue setup and breakdown activities.
- Liaise with vendors and service providers on logistical matters.
- Coordinate security, emergency response, and safety arrangements.
- Ensure uninterrupted logistical support throughout the conference.
- Provide technical support for all conference sessions and activities.
- Manage audiovisual equipment, projection systems, and sound systems.
- Coordinate virtual participation platforms where applicable.
- Ensure stable internet connectivity and ICT infrastructure.
- Support online abstract submission and registration systems.
- Troubleshoot technical issues before and during conference sessions.
- Coordinate recording, streaming, and archiving of conference proceedings where applicable.
- Ensure data security and proper management of digital conference resources.
- Recruit and screen conference volunteers.
- Assign volunteers to appropriate conference duties and locations.
- Organize orientation and training programmes for volunteers.
- Develop volunteer schedules and duty rosters.
- Supervise volunteer activities before, during, and after the conference.
- Ensure effective communication between volunteers and committee leadership.
- Address volunteer welfare, motivation, and performance issues.
- Prepare reports on volunteer engagement and contributions to the conference.
- Identify and recruit exhibitors from academia, industry, government, and development organizations.
- Develop exhibition packages and guidelines.
- Coordinate exhibition space allocation and setup.
- Facilitate engagement between exhibitors and conference participants.
- Promote industry-academia partnerships through the exhibition platform.
- Coordinate exhibition logistics and support services.
- Ensure compliance with exhibition policies and standards.
- Prepare reports on exhibition participation and outcomes.
4 Days of Science,
Dialogue & Discovery
A full programme will be published closer to the conference date. Below is the planned structure.
Full programme details will be announced. Follow asm.org for updates.
Share Your Research
Submit your abstract for oral or poster presentation. Early submissions close August 22, 2026.
Key Deadlines
Ready to Submit?
Processing Fee: ₦3,000 or $5 USD. Submit via the official ASM portal.
🔗 Open Submission PortalAbstract Guidelines
Eligible Sub-Themes
Secure Your Place
Early registration closes October 22, 2026. Register early and save.
| Participant Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| ASM Members | ₦25,000 |
| Non-Members | ₦30,000 |
| Postgraduate Students | ₦15,000 |
| Undergraduate Students | ₦5,000 |
| International Participants | $50 USD |
| Online Participants — Local | ₦25,000 |
| Online Participants — Foreign | $25 USD |
| Foreign Corporate Bodies | $150 USD |
| Abstract Submission Fee | ₦3,000 |
| Pre-Conference Hands-On Workshop | ₦4,000 |
How to Pay
(ASM) Nigeria Chapter
4-Step Payment Process
Simple, straightforward, and secure.
Accommodation Options
in Abuja
From budget dormitory to luxury apartments — options to suit every traveller.
National Open University
of Nigeria, Abuja
Opposite the Convocation Square,
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
Abuja Headquarters, FCT
4 full days of science and dialogue
Got Questions?
Everything you need to know before you register or submit.