Welcome to Targeting Mitochondria 2026

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 17th World Mitochondria Society Annual Meeting which will be held on October 21-23, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Following the remarkable success of the 2025 edition, our community enters 2026 with renewed energy, confidence, and ambition. Over the past years, mitochondrial research has evolved rapidly, not only in scientific depth, but also in its clinical, technological, and translational impact. Today, mitochondria stand at the center of some of the most important questions in medicine, biology, and innovation.

 

Targeting Mitochondria 2026 will continue this momentum by bringing together leading scientists, clinicians, innovators, and industry partners from around the world. The congress is designed as a space for open dialogue, critical thinking, and cross-disciplinary exchange, where fundamental discoveries meet therapeutic strategies, and where new ideas can mature into real-world applications.

 

 

What makes this meeting unique is its dynamic vision of medicine. Mitochondria are no longer viewed solely as energy-producing organelles, but as active regulators of signaling, adaptation, and resilience, influencing health, disease, aging, and recovery. Understanding and targeting mitochondrial function has become essential for the development of next-generation diagnostics and therapies.

 

Equally important is our commitment to the next generation of researchers. Targeting Mitochondria 2026 will continue to provide strong visibility to young scientists through short oral communications, poster sessions, and awards, ensuring that creativity, originality, and bold thinking remain at the heart of our community.

 

As emphasized by Marvin Edeas, Founder and Chairman of the World Mitochondria Society:

“Mitochondria remind us that medicine cannot stay static in a complex world. They invite us to rethink medicine as a living system, where energy, biology, and artificial intelligence come together to treat disease, prevent illness, strengthen resilience, and support healthy longevity.”

 

On behalf of the World Mitochondria Society, I warmly invite you to join us in 2026 as we continue to shape a future where mitochondrial science is not only explored, but translated into meaningful advances for human health.