18th European Conference

on Fungal Genetics ECFG18

March 8-10 2027
 Helsinki, Finland

Welcome to the 18th European Conference on Fungal Genetics - ECFG-18 2027 - in Helsinki, Finland!

The conference covers diverse aspects of fungi with special emphasis on

fungal genetics,

genomics and multi-omics

mycobiomes and fungal interactions
fungal physiology and cell biology
fungal metabolites and bioactivities
fungal biotechnology
and applications

Organizers: Taina Lundell, Fred Asiegbu (University of Helsinki), Markku Saloheimo, Mari Mäkinen (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland)

Important dates to follow


Abstract submission

Registration (Early Bird)

Registration Standard rates

Abstract submission closes

Abstract approval by

is open

is open

from January 1st 2027

November 15th

December 15th



18th European Conference on Fungal Genetics ECFG-18

Conference Secretariat & Participant Services,

Confedent International

Eteläesplanadi 2, 00130 Helsinki, Finland

Contact email: ecfg18@confedent.fi