The 15th International Symposium on Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance (ISAAR 2026) has officially come to a highly successful close in Hong Kong! 🎉

Under the theme
“Fighting the Ongoing Pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance”, we gathered for three days of inspiring knowledge exchange, networking, and groundbreaking discussions. The energy and dedication of the global medical and scientific community were truly unmatched.

Just look at what we have achieved together:
29 dynamic scientific program sessions
55 world-renowned speakers and experts
Over 750 registered participants
Over 230 submitted abstracts from more than 27 countries and regions!

On behalf of HKSMI and the entire Organizing Committee, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks:

To our esteemed speakers: Thank you for sharing your state-of-the-art insights, cutting-edge research, and invaluable expertise on everything from new antibiotics and vaccines to AI-driven diagnostics.
To our participants: Your active engagement, brilliant poster and oral presentations, and stimulating discussions are what brought this symposium to life.
To our generous sponsors and exhibitors: Your unfailing support made this global gathering possible!
To our co-organizers APFID and HKSID: Thank you for the seamless and wonderful collaboration.

The fight against the AMR pandemic is ongoing, but the innovations and collaborations forged here give us immense hope for the future.

Safe travels home to all our international guests, and we look forward to seeing you soon.