The ECBSM2026 is an opportunity to gather researchers, restorers, industrial experts, and teachers who are working on the biodeterioration of stone monuments in the context of cultural preservation. The participation of young researchers such as doctoral and master’s students is highly encouraged.
The conference will cover the following topics:
- Interaction of microorganisms with cultural heritage materials (stone, concrete, wood, metal, glass, etc.)
- Ecology and modelling of biofilms on heritage surfaces including climate change
- Agents and mechanisms of materials biodeterioration in outdoor and confined environments
- Innovative and non-invasive technologies in stone monuments study and conservation
- Novel environmentally friendly materials and treatments for sustainable heritage conservation
- Microorganisms for bioprotection and bioconsolidation
ECBSM 2026 Program
November 5th, 9 am – 6 pm
Session 1: XX
09:30 – 10:00. Opening lecture
10:00 – 10:15. TBA
10:15 – 10:30. TBA
10:30 – 10:45. TBA
10:45 – 11:00. TBA
11:00 – 11:30. Coffee break
Chairs: TBA
11:30 – 12:00. Plenary lecture TBA
12:00 – 12:15. TBA
12:15 – 12:30. TBA
12:30 – 12:45. TBA
12:45 – 13:00. TBA
13:00 – 14:00. Lunch break
Session 2: TBA
Chairs: TBA
14:00 – 14:30. Plenary lecture
14:30 – 14:45. TBA
14:45 – 15:00. TBA
15:00 – 15:15. TBA
15:15 – 15:30. TBA
15:30 – 15:45. TBA
15:45 – 16:15. Coffee break
Session 3: TBA
Chairs: TBA
16:15 – 16:30. TBA
16:30 – 16:45. TBA
16:45 – 17:00. TBA
17:00 – 17:15. TBA
17:15 – 17:30. TBA
17:30 – 17:45.TBA
18:30 – 21:00. Aperitif and Gala Dinner
November 6th, 9 am – 1 pm
08:45 – 9:00. Welcome of participants.
Session 4: TBA
Chairs TBA
9:00 – 9:30. Plenary lecture
9:30 – 9:45. TBA
9:45 – 10:00. TBA
10:00 – 10:15. TBA
10:15 – 10:30. TBA
10:30 – 10:45. TBA
10:45 – 11:15. Coffee break
Session 5: TBA
Chairs: TBA
11:15 – 11:30. TBA
11:30 – 11:45. TBA
11:45 – 12:00. TBA
12:00 – 12:15. TBA
12:15 – 12:30. TBA
12:30 – 12:45. Poster & presentation awards and conclusions
Closing
14:20 – 15:40.
Social Events
TBA