Introducing the IBBS Webinar Series 2026 – Global Topics, Global Experts
The International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation Society (IBBS) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 IBBS Webinar Series, organised by our Country Representatives (CRs). Each webinar will highlight a key topic within the broad IBBS scope, featuring experts from around the world.
What to Expect from the IBBS Webinar Series:
2–4 webinars per year
Topics across biodeterioration, biodegradation and applied microbiology
Global perspectives from IBBS Country Representatives
Insights into marine systems, cultural heritage, corrosion, bioremediation, industrial microbiology, modelling and more
Microbial Corrosion – Key Challenges in Marine, Oil and Gas and Concrete - Available on YouTube
The first in the IBBS series of webinars was on the important topic of microbial corrosion, especially in the marine environment. It was hosted by Prof. Scott Wade of Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia with short talks from:
Dr. Muhammad Awais Javed – Marine Microbial Corrosion and fouling
Dr. Silvia J. Salgar Chaparro – MIC in Oil and Gas Industries
Assoc. Prof. Guangming Jiang – Microbial Corrosion of Concrete
These were followed by a Q&A session.
The videos from Webinar 1 can be freely viewed on our YouTube channel