Testimonials
“The conference was well attended and it was great to see people who might not normally have an opportunity to attend and present at conferences in North America and Western Europe. The hosts were welcoming and very friendly. The award for young scientist was an excellent concept that highlighted talented new investigators entering the field."
Gregor Reid, Lawson Health Research Institute, Canada
“It was, as usual, a marvellous meeting with good science and good entertainment.
It was a real pleasure to be part of it and take the opportunity to meet old friends and make some charming new ones.”
Roy Fuller, United Kingdom
“The goal of this conference was to provide a scientific forum for both academic and industry interests, and to facilitate networking for the participants. On these fronts, the symposium could be considered a great success. Leading scientists presented current advances in both clinical effectiveness and basic science related to mechanisms of action of probiotics and prebiotics in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models. The overall program focused on advances in the use of probiotics and prebiotics to maintain health and prevent disease and provided ample opportunities for discussion. The symposium dinner held in Dolna Brana (Lower Gate) was truly a unique experience, and allowed for not only networking, but also the exploration of the original gateway to the city which included an intricate system of medieval fortifications and town walls dating back to the 13th century.”
Karen Madsen, University of Alberta, Canada
“The sixth IPC was held in Košice; a nicely restored medieval city in eastern Slovakia. From being a Eastern-European-dominated probiotics conference in the year 2000, IPC has grown over the years into a truly international conference, mainly on probiotics, but also increasingly prebiotics and the intestinal microbiota. A well-organized meeting with contributions from participants from all continents.”
Arthur C. Ouwehand, Health & Nutrition Danisco, Finland
“The conference, which I attended for the third time now, has grown significantly over the years in terms of scientific content. From an earlier focus on pro- & prebiotics for animal feed, the programme has expanded to human applications as well, including regulatory aspects. International experts attend and present, and participants come from around the world, with attendance growing each time. This allows for great networking opportunities, as well as meeting old friends. The length of the meeting is just about right and well structured, although there might be a little more time reserved for poster-presentations.”
Koen Venema - TNO Healthy Living, Editor-in-chief of Beneficial Microbes
“The annual IPC conference in Kosice, Slovakia, has rapidly established an international forum to present the latest research in probiotics and prebiotics for human and animal applications. Additionally, it gives a useful annual update on the fast-moving area of EU legislation governing probiotic strains & related food/feed products targeted for use in the EU food chain.”
Elinor McCartney, Pen & Tec Solutions, Spain
“In my opinion, IPC2011 has been a successful event. Unlike many other conferences that are held in parallel sessions, all sessions of IPC2011 were held together where the crowd was large and exchange of ideas/discussions were active. Despite having so many participants, the planned scientific content has been in much details and at the same time, covers most aspects of interest on probiotics. It has been a great opportunity for me to meet fellow scientists with similar interests and directions. Other than the science, the organizers have also planned the event very well, ranging from the warm receptions to the unique conference dinner that were held underground!”
Min-Tze Liong (Ph.D), Universiti Sains, Malaysia
“The importance to me was that the conference brought together individuals from academia and industry, who have been working on applications to a wide range of hosts from human to animal (fish). The comparative large number of young participants is a healthy sign for future research activity. The role of probiotics in disease control was a highlight of the conference, and is a subject worthy of further attention. Then, there is the subject of mode of action – competitive exclusion, nutrition or immune modulation?”
Professor Brian Austin, University of Stirling, Institute of Aquaculture, Scotland, U.K.
“Scientifically this conference provided a wealth of information on all issues relating to pre- and probiotics. To my delight my major field of interest, immunology, has apparently moved up in coverage to the priority it deserves in the conference context (probiotics). The program was well structured and covered the major topics around pre- and probiotics which are presently discussed worldwide.
There was ample opportunity for meeting the leading authorities in person for discussions and/or planning of collaborations in the future. Along those lines, two speakers at this conference will be visiting Berlin in the near future in order to start a collaboration.
IT-support in the lecture halls was perfect and it was a good idea to have the discussants videoed on the screen for the audience. Well done, a nice experience!”
Prof.Michael F.G. Schmidt, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
“I must congratulate you again for organizing the successful conference and the most enjoyable social functions. It has become a key probiotic conference and I look forward to the 4th conference.”
Yuan Kun Lee, National University of Singapore
"The International Probiotic Conference 2008 was a well organized show where there was a convergence of the academia, the research faculty and the commercial industry in the business of probiotics. The topics were designed in such a way that on one side there was an emphasis on probiotic research and on the other side there was the knowledge & experience sharing of these research converted into commercial and therapy application. I look forward for the next IPC may be in 2009 itself. I could not wait for until 2010. Overall excellent place for probiotic people to meet and network"
Srisailan.K, DGM-Business Development, Tablets (India) Limited
I would like to thank you for an excellent organization of 3rd International Probiotic Conference. Selections of the topics, invited speakers, rich scientific program are only one side of this very good meeting.
I would like to thank you for perfect choice of the venue and the rich cultural program as well, and to all friendliest personal of the Organizer for their help to fell like at home.
Dr. Svetoslav Todorov, Department of Microbiology, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
“With regard to organization, this was the best congress I ever attended! Also the scientific contents was outstanding, and I had the chance to talk to leading experts in the field of probiotic foods or food supplements. Anyway, I had the chance to establish new cooperations with other countries and lead plentiful discussions. I would like to attend the meeting again next time!”
i.V. Armin Schreiner, Ardeypharm GmbH, Germany
“Congratulations for organizing highly scientific & successful deliberations on Probiotics at High Tatras with splendid Slovak hospitality !!
The scenic beauty of Slovakia was fascinating. I was really overwhelmed to have discussion with so many gigantic personalities. It was overhauling experience for the researchers like me. Your team has managed all the things in a most proper way which made our stay very comfortable.”
Dr. Bhushan L. Chaudhari,School of Life Sciences,North Maharashtra University, India
“The IPC 2008 has been nice surprise for me. Well organized, interesting presentations and well attended event right in the heart of beautiful High Tatra Mountains.”
Jan Pavlik, Institut Rosell CEEME
“The 3rd International Probiotic Conference has brought new ideas, concepts and further strengthened my vision towards probiotic research. I am very much happy to participate in such an event and both actively and passively undergo vigorous discussions. It was a very good networking opportunity with leading scientists, consultants and business persons. This conference has provided a platform for emerging young researchers to come up with new ideas and further contribute in probiotic research”
Dinesh Thapa, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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