It is a great joy and honor for us to invite you to participate in Balkan Fungus 2026 – the 4th Balkan Conference on Medical Mycology and Mycotoxicology, which this year is taking place in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) between 1-3 October. Romania is hosting this event second time, after the inaugural edition in Timisoara (2018). This edition aims to bring together colleagues eager to broaden their knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections: microbiologists, clinicians, and veterinarians from as many specialties as possible. During the 3 days of the conference, relying on the experience of our valuable speakers, we intend to bring to you the latest aspects in fungal pathology.

Although it is over 2000 years old, Cluj-Napoca is a young city in which over a quarter of the population is represented by students, with five important universities being based here, including the largest university in the country. In an era where artificial intelligence is gaining more and more ground, penetrating all fields, Cluj-Napoca is considered the “Silicon Valley” of Romania. As a city, it is located in the center of Transylvania and has connections to all major airports in Europe.

We hope that this information will provide you with the motivation and the means to come to Cluj-Napoca at the beginning of autumn to gain new knowledge, see new things and meet new people or old friends.