6 – 8 May 2026 | Palermo, Italy

Connecting the global Penta infectious diseases community

The Penta ID Network Meeting (PIM) is a face-to-face, invitation-only event held every two years to strengthen collaboration across the Penta ID Network, its partners and collaborators across academia, industry, and international organisations.

The PIM has been a cornerstone of the Penta ID Network for more than 25 years and hosted in various locations across Italy. Each edition brings together more than 200 participants from Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, providing a dynamic space for:

Sharing the latest scientific findings and clinical insights
Discussing new study proposals and research priorities
Fostering collaboration across disciplines and sectors.

These meetings have been the catalyst for many successful international research initiatives and collaborations in paediatric infectious diseases.

Venue

PIM 2026 will be held at Domina Zagarella Sicily – Santa Flavia in Palermo, Italy.

Programme

The 16th edition will bring together the Penta community to address some of the most pressing challenges in infectious diseases, including:

Antimicrobial resistance
Fungal and respiratory infections
HIV and bloodborne viruses
Pandemic preparedness
Research capacity strengthening
Innovative research designs and methods

Central to the PIM is collaboration and interactivity and our programme is built around lectures, debates and discussion forums between clinicians, scientists, researchers and industry representatives.

**Full programme coming soon **

Participants

PIM is an invitation only event. Space is limited, however we strive to ensure balanced representation across our Penta community, global regions and disease areas.

Active participation is key to the success of PIM. Attendees are encouraged to: