After 50 years in Olympia, WA, the Evergreen Phage Meeting is hitting the road for the first time with its first stop in Knoxville, Tennessee!
Join us August 3rd – 8th in Knoxville, Tennessee!
Organized by Phagebiotics Research Foundation
Led by Ria Kaelin (Phagebiotics) & Tom Denes (UT Knoxville) in collaboration with PhageDirectory
Virtual Attendance
In response to overwhelming demand and ongoing global travel challenges, we’re making it possible for phage enthusiasts, researchers, and students around the world to participate in real time—no matter where you are.
For a registration fee of $125, virtual participants will receive:
- Live-stream access to keynote sessions and oral presentations
- Moderated live Q&A access via WhatsApp
- Daily email updates with livestream links
Click here to register for virtual attendance!
If you submitted an abstract for a poster presentation but are unable to attend in person, we welcome you to participate virtually. Please email your finalized poster to us to be included in the online program.
A meeting for all phage researchers
The Evergreen Phage Meeting welcomes researchers at all career stages, from students to seasoned scientists. We invite participants from around the world and value contributions from a wide range of research environments, recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives and resource conditions in advancing phage science.
Pricing
All prices are in USD.
For groups of 5 or more, a group discount is available on request contact Tom Denes.
| Registration Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Virtual Attendance | $125 |
| Student | $750 |
| Academic & Government | $850 |
| Industry | $1100 |
Hotel rooms are not included in registration, see Accommodations for more details.
Your Registration Includes:
- Workshops (Sunday)
- Full Scientific Program (Mon – Thur)
- Breakfast Grab Bag (Mon–Thur) Breakfast option for your hotel stay
- Catered Lunch at UT Gardens (Sun–Thurs) + Coffee, Tea & Snack
- Film Screening — Last Chance to Save a Life (IMDB) + Panel Discussion | Monday August 4 | *Bijou Theater (est. 1909)*
- Legacy Gala Dinner held in downtown Knoxville (Wednesday Night)
Join us for a memorable evening at The Press Room as we celebrate the pioneers of phage biology, with a special tribute to Dr. Betty Kutter for her contributions to the Evergreen Phage Community.
- Two Poster Sessions – (Tue & Thur) Apps, Wine & Cheese + Ice Cream Social
- Digital Abstract Book
- Hotel-to-Conference Transportation
- Evergreen 2025 T-shirt & Sticker
Friday social add-on (Aug 8)
Trip to Gatlinburg and Anakeesta:
We will provide transport to the mountain town of Gatlinburg and admission to the mountaintop park Anakeesta.
Join us as we launch a new chapter
This marks a major transition for the Evergreen Phage Meeting. Your participation and contribution help ensure the meetings success for years to come join us in Knoxville.
Questions?
Contact us – we’re here to help! Email us
