After another hugely successful event, NutraIngredients invites authors from around the world to submit abstracts for presentation at our Scientific Frontiers Session at the IPA World Congress + Probiota , taking place in Dublin, Ireland in February 2026.

NutraIngredients supports those upcoming in the industry and therefore we have two categories for research submissions, Industry-led (commercially funded) and Student-led (not commercially funded).

Early-phase, novel, or state-of-the-art research or promising ideas covering the following topics are encouraged:

  • Host-microbe interactions in health and disease, including preclinical and clinical studies evaluating pre- and probiotic interventions
  • Application and development of “-omics” approaches in biomarker discovery, including identification of potential pre- and probiotic strains.
  • Research identifying strain-specific effects of probiotics for health and wellbeing, including mechanism of action and bioactive discovery and isolation
  • Early findings from large-scale research projects and clinical trials
  • Innovations and novel ideas in the areas of production processes, delivery, formulation and shelf-life
  • Consumer and market insights, including population research, trends and threats, commercial packaging and marketing
  • Human intervention studies

All abstracts submitted will be reviewed by our independent Scientific Committee, made up of leading experts within the fields of prebiotics, probiotics, and the microbiome.

All successful authors will be invited to present their work as a poster at IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026, will receive a 30% discount on their delegate registration to attend the conference, a 2026 Scientific Frontiers certificate as well as have the option to have their research displayed across the NutraIngredients websites.

*The top-rated industry-led abstract will receive a complimentary delegate place* to attend Probiota, present their research live from the stage as part of the 2026 Probiota programme and a 2026 Scientific Frontiers Trophy.

*The top-rated student-led abstract will receive an all expenses* paid trip to attend Probiota, present their research on stage to our community of microbiota experts as part of the 2026 programme, and receive a 2026 Scientific Frontiers Trophy. T&Cs apply.

Please DOWNLOAD and read the guidelines before submitting your abstract

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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 24 OCTOBER 2025 

*The all-expenses paid trip to attend IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is for one student author and includes:

  • A delegate place with access to the full three days of the event Hotel accommodation on February 11th/12th/13th 2026
  • Lunch on 11th/12th/13th February
  • Dinner on 12th February, 2026 at the Probiota Social Evening
  • Return economy travel to/from the event up to the value of €500 (travel will be reimbursed upon receipts supplied with invoice)
  • Any additional expenses are the responsibility of the author

** The complimentary delegate place is for one industry author and includes:

  • Access to the full three days of IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026, including networking events.
  • It does not include hotel accommodation, travel and/or any other expenses.