The 8th International Workshop on Deep-Sea Microbiology (DSM) Xiamen,China·8-10 November 2024

The "8th International Workshop on Deep-Sea Microbiology" is scheduled to be held in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, from November 8 to 10, 2024. The workshop is organized by the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR), the Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Marine Biological Resources Committee, and the Deep Sea Submersibles Committee of the Chinese Society for Oceanography.

Since its inception in 2008, the International Workshop on Deep Sea Microbiology has been organized biennially by experts in the field of deep-sea microbiology research. The conference has been well-received and hosted by renowned scientists and their teams from countries such as China, the United States, France, Japan, and Russia, and has a significant international impact. The workshop focuses on the frontiers of deep-sea microbiology, exploring the limits of life and metabolic mechanisms, analyzing the biogeochemical cycles in which microorganisms participate, and discussing the hot topics of deep-sea microbial resource development. The details of this conference are as follows:

I.    Workshop session                                                     

• Microbial diversity and biogeochemical cycling potential in Deep-Sea
• Deep-Sea Microbial Resources and Metabolic Mechanisms
• Application of Deep-Sea Microorganisms

II. Organizing and Hosting Units

Host: Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research, China (SCOR)

Organizers: Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources;

Marine Biological Resources Committee, Chinese Society for Oceanography;

Deep Sea Submersibles Committee, Chinese Society for Oceanography;

III. Conference Schedule

Dates: November 8-10, 2024

Venue: Mingfa International Hotel, Xiamen

Format: keynote talks, talks, poster, and post-conference discussions.

Preliminary Schedule:

• • November 8, 2024: Full day registration; Evening: Organizing committee meeting
  • November 9, 2024: Morning: Opening ceremony and keynote speeches; Afternoon: Parallel session thematic reports; Full day: Poster
  • November 10, 2024: Morning and afternoon: Parallel session thematic reports; Evening: Roundtable meeting; Full day: Poster

IV. Invited International Speakers (in alphabetical order)

1. Christian Tamburini , Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography, France
2. Claire Geslin, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, France
3. Federico Baltar, University of Vienna, Austria
4. Gerhard J Herndl, University of Vienna, Austria
5. Hans-Peter Grossart, Leibniz Institute for Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Germany
6. Karine Alain, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France
7. Maxim Rubin Blum, University of Haifa, Israel
8. Mohamed Jebbar, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, France
9. Roman A Barco, University of Southern California, USA
10. Stefan Sievert, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), USA
11. Teske Andreas, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
12. Wei Zhang, Flinders University, Australia
13. Yun Jae Kim, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, Korea
14. Yuriko Nagano, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, Japan

V. Conference Registration

Please register and submit abstracts through the official conference website.

Website: https://www.8dsm.top/

Abstract submission deadline: October 15, 2024

Abstract format: https://www.8dsm.top/Abstract-template.docx

Poster size requirement: 80 cm wide × 110 cm high

Registration fee: Before October 15, faculty representatives (1800 RMB), students (1200 RMB); After October 16 and on-site registration, faculty representatives (2000 RMB), students (1500 RMB). The conference will cover meals (lunch and dinner), refreshments, and materials; accommodation and transportation costs are at the participant's expense.

Payment methods:

1. 1. Transfer the registration fee in advance to the following account, with a note: 8DSM + participant's name (status) + number of people + institution; e.g., 8DSM Wang Yun, Li Hai (faculty) 2 people XX University; Zhang Yi (student) 1 person XX University

Account Name: Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources

Account Number: 4100020709024905553

Bank Name: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited Branch

1. 2. On-site payment via QR code

The Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, will issue the registration fee invoice.

VI. Accommodation

Participants are requested to book their hotel rooms in advance.

Hotel: Mingfa International Hotel, Xiamen

Address: No. 325-327, Qianpu Middle Road, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian Province

Room types: Deluxe king/double rooms, negotiated price: 400 RMB per night (including breakfast)

Contact: Lin 13860429156

Hotel phone: 0592-2368888

Participants will settle accommodation costs with the hotel, and the hotel will issue the invoice. It is recommended to book in advance (15 days) to ensure room availability.

VII. Contact Information for the Organizing Committee

For any suggestions or inquiries, please email the conference's dedicated mailbox: 8dsm@tio.org.cn.

Academic: Xiang Zeng zengxiang@tio.org.cn; 15959218312

Accommodation: Guizhen Li liguizhen.ok@163.com; 18950165902

Registration and payment: Lin Wei 15392492932@163.com; 15392492932

Sponsorship: Jianyang Li lijianyang@tio.org.cn; 18559672107