The Oomycete Molecular Genetics Network (OMGN) meetings are international scientific conferences bringing together researchers working across oomycete biology, from molecular genetics, genomics and cell biology to evolution, ecology and translational plant protection. OMGN meetings provide a forum for presenting new research, exchanging methods and resources, establishing collaborations, and supporting interactions between early-career and established researchers.

Update (February 2026): Discussions are currently ongoing regarding the next OMGN meeting. Stay tuned!

OMGN 2025
OMGN 2025 (July 12)
The 2025 session took place in Cologne (Germany) as a satellite event of the 20th Congress on Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions.
Local organizers: Claire GACHON, Jeanne MIEBACH.
Meeting website · Abstract book (PDF)
OMGN 2023
OMGN 2023 (August 19-20)
The 2023 session took place in Lyon (France) as a satellite event of the 12th International Congress of Plant Pathology. It was followed by the 7th International Oomycetes Workshop (IOW).
Local organizers: Laurent CAMBORDE, Bernard DUMAS, Elodie GAULIN, Gloria ABAD.
Meeting website · Abstract book (PDF)
OMGN 2022
OMGN 2022 (August 22-25)
The 2022 session took place in Brno (Czech Republic), at the Mendel University.
Local organizers: Thomas JUNG, the Phytophthora Research Centre at Mendel University.
Meeting website · Abstract book (PDF)

Older meetings

This archive highlights our previous gatherings, reflecting the breadth of scientific exchange and collaboration fostered by the OMGN community. We gratefully acknowledge everyone who helped make these meetings a success, and extend our sincere thanks to all our sponsors.

Year Date Location Book Photo
2019 July 10-13 Oban, Scotland (United Kingdom) PDF JPG
2018 July 14-17 Taian, Shandong (China) PDF JPG
2017 Mar. 11-14 Asilomar Conference Grounds, California (USA) PDF JPG
2016 June 15-17 Sankt Gertrud Conference Center, Malmö (Sweden) PDF JPG
2015 Mar. 14-17 Asilomar Conference Grounds, California (USA) PDF JPG
2014 July 2-4 City Football Ground, Norwich (United Kingdom) PDF JPG
2013 Mar. 9-12 Asilomar Conference Grounds, California (USA) PDF JPG
2012 May 26-28 Hanyuan Hotel, Nanjing (China) PDF JPG
2011 Mar. 13-15 Asilomar Conference Grounds, California (USA) PDF JPG
2010 June 6-8 Médiathèque José Cabanis, Toulouse (France) PDF —
2009 Mar. 15-17 Asilomar Conference Grounds, California (USA) PDF JPG
2008 May 6-8 Birnam, Perthshire, Scotland (United Kingdom) PDF —
2007 Mar. 23 Asilomar Conference Grounds, California (USA) PDF JPG
2006 May 4-7 De Wageningse Berg, Wageningen (The Netherlands) PDF JPG
2005 Mar. 13-15 Asilomar Conference Grounds, California (USA) PDF —
2004 May 21-23 Ambassador Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana (USA) PDF —
2003 Mar. 16-18 Asilomar Conference Grounds, California (USA) PDF —
2002 Aug. 1-2 Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA) PDF —
2001 July 16-17 OARDC, Wooster, Ohio (USA) PDF JPG
1999 Nov. 13-14 OARDC, Wooster, Ohio (USA) PDF —
1998 Aug. 15 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) PDF —
1995 Mar. 22 Asilomar Conference Grounds, California (USA) PDF —