THE MICROBIOME
THROUGHOUT LIFE
THROUGHOUT LIFE
BUCHAREST · 11-13 NOV 2027
Romania’s capital: grand boulevards, lakeside parks, and one of Europe’s liveliest food scenes.
Bucharest wears its history openly. Belle Époque villas and the wide, tree-lined avenues that once earned it the nickname “little Paris” sit alongside the vast Brutalist geometry of the Palace of the Parliament and the quiet courtyards of Orthodox churches centuries older than either.
Beyond the monuments, the city is green and unexpectedly relaxed: Herastrau and Cismigiu parks, the lakes of the northern districts, and a cafe and restaurant culture that has made Bucharest one of the most interesting places to eat in south-eastern Europe.
All within reach of the conference district, and all better in person.
Lipscani's pedestrian streets, the Stavropoleos Monastery and the Carturesti Carusel bookshop, all walkable.
The second-largest administrative building in the world. Guided tours run daily; book ahead.
King Michael I Park wraps the northern lake, with the open-air Village Museum on its western shore.
Romanian cooking is having a moment. Ask about Feteasca Neagra, the country's signature red grape.
Metro and taxi apps cover the city cheaply; the conference district is well connected.
Henri Coanda International (OTP) links Bucharest to most European hubs in under three hours.
November is a good month for Romanian food: hearty, slow-cooked and generous. Look for sarmale, ciorba de burta and mamaliga, and pair them with a Feteasca Neagra or a Cramposie from the Dealu Mare hills.
The old town is the obvious place to start, but the best cooking in the city is increasingly found in the residential streets north of Piata Romana.
Henri Coanda International (OTP) is about 40 minutes from the city centre. The 100 Express bus runs to Piata Victoriei, and ride-hailing apps are widely used and inexpensive.
Cards are accepted almost everywhere. It is still worth carrying a small amount of Romanian leu (RON) for markets and taxis.
Cool and often grey, typically 5 to 12 degrees Celsius. Bring a warm coat and something waterproof.
Yes, particularly among younger people and in the hospitality sector. The conference itself runs entirely in English.
The centre is, and the metro covers the rest quickly. The conference district is well connected to both the old town and the northern hotel cluster.
Accommodation options and travel guidance are published on the Accommodation page.