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Programme and Book of Abstracts


PDF of the Detailed Programme book

Download the Detailed Programme in PDF

This is the same book as handed out to all participants in printed form.


Book of Abstracts (updated 30 September!)

Download the Programme and Book of Abstracts in PDF

This is the book containing the abstracts and is published in electronic form only (not printed).


News

NEW! PFA Industry Panel video recording is available embedded on the dedicated page here or directly from YouTube here.

Congratulations to all the winners of the Students and Young Investigators Award at the 5th WCE 2024!!! Find the complete list of recipients in the document here.

The programme of the 5th World Congress Welcome Ceremony is ready, we are waiting for all of you! Details on the Social Events page.

Run like a scientist! Participate in the Takis Race. Details on the dedicated page.

The Educational Session programme is available. Don’t miss it! Educational Session.

We present a new initiative for young: the SENIOR2YS Meeting Corner! Visit the dedicated page for all the details and be part of this stimulating networking opportunity.

Our Congress participates in the “Project Food for Good”, the new solution against food waste. More info on the Venue page.

Bring your baby with you, Nursery for your baby during the Congress, more info on the dedicated page.

The 5th WCE 2024 received the overall compliance by Ethical Medtech (link to compliance entry).


Electronic programme
LIVE version (updated in real time)


PDF of the Schedule at a glance (updated 10 September)


PDF of the Welcome Ceremony Programme

Welcome note

On behalf of the International Organizing Committee and Local Organizing Committee, it is a privilege and a pleasure to express to each of you our warmest welcome to Rome for the 5th World Congress on Electroporation and Pulsed Electric Fields in Biology, Medicine, and Food & Environmental Technologies (WC2024).

From 15 to 19 September 2024, the meeting will bring together scientists from different countries all over the world, across basic and applied science of electroporation and pulsed electric fields aiming to foster interdisciplinary interactions, present the latest achievements, and share cutting-edge knowledge. The Congress will start with an Educational Session open to young scientists and who want to deep more insight the electroporation world.

With exciting plenary talks and several parallel scientific sessions each day, as well as poster presentations, WC2024 will serve as a platform to showcase the advancements in electroporation-based technologies and applications. We have also curated a special program for students and young scientists, offering opportunities to broaden their scientific horizons, network, and exciting social experiences.

The Conference will be held at the Faculty of Engineering of Sapienza University of Rome, which is one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1303 by Pope Bonifacio VIII, and one of the most prestigious in Europe. The venue, situated in the historic centre of the city, directly overlooking the Colosseum, within walking distance of Piazza Venezia and the Roman Forum, provides a truly remarkable location. The Faculty develops around a magnificent Cloister which represents one of the most important examples of the Renaissance architecture in Rome and is next to the ancient Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, which is home to one of the magnificent sculptures of Michelangelo, namely the marble statue of Moses (1513-1515).

Come to Rome, we are waiting for you!

Important Dates

Deadline Applies to…
8 January, 2024 Abstract submission opens (OPEN!)
21 April, 2024 Abstract submission closes (extended!)
20 May, 2024 Notification of abstract acceptance (extended!)
29 May, 2024 Student travel grant application closes (extended!)
18 June, 2024 Early registration closes (extended!)
6 August, 2024 Regular registration closes (extended!)
31 July, 2024 Submission system absolute closure
(no further late-breaking abstracts after this date)

Topics

  • Mechanisms of electroporation

  • Electroporation of cells and tissues

  • Medical applications of electroporation

  • Veterinary applications of electroporation

  • Modelling and laboratory techniques in electroporation

  • Electroporation in food science and technology

  • Electroporation in bioeconomy and biorefinery

  • Novel electroporation technologies