18 MCM
About the Congress
The Multinational Congress on Microscopy (18 MCM) brings together leading scientists, researchers, students, and industry partners from the European and global microscopy communities to share advances and experiences across all areas of microscopy.
MCM provides a platform for scientific exchange and discussion, spanning fundamental methods and applied research while encouraging dialogue across disciplines within the microscopy ecosystem.
Join us in Trieste for 18 MCM, in a setting that supports collaboration, exchange, and scientific interaction.
Location
Trieste — A City Shaped by Science and Connection
Rich in history and multicultural heritage, Trieste sits at the top of the Adriatic, where diverse cultures have met for centuries. With an exceptional concentration of universities and research institutions, it is internationally recognised as a City of Science. Shaped by wind, sea, and endless horizons, it has inspired writers, thinkers, and scientists alike.
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The 18MCM will take place from 12 – 17 September, 2027 in Trieste, Italy.
Conference Organizers
The Italian Society of Microscopical Sciences (SISM) is the official host society of the 18th Multinational Congress on Microscopy. One of Europe’s longest-standing microscopy societies, SISM brings together researchers across life sciences, materials science, and instrumentation.
In organizing 18 MCM, SISM is joined by Area Science Park, a National Public Research Centre managing the first and most important multi-sector Science and Technology Park in Italy and hosting advanced research infrastructures. Together, SISM and Area Science Park provide strong scientific leadership and a robust organisational framework for the congress.
Hosting Societies
18 MCM brings together 9 national microscopy societies that actively contribute to the scientific direction and governance of the congress.
An EMS Extension Meeting
18MCM has been selected as an EMS Extension Meeting by the European Microscopy Society (EMS).
This recognition strengthens the European dimension of the congress and reflects its role in bringing together microscopy communities across national borders. As an EMS Extension Meeting, 18MCM will benefit from the support and involvement of EMS, fostering international scientific exchange, collaboration and opportunities for the next generation of microscopy researchers.
