The 25th International Pathogenic Neisseria Conference (IPNC)will take place in Busselton, Western Australia, from 13 -17th September, 2026. IPNC is the premier event for the international scientific community working on control measures for invasive meningococcal disease and gonorrhoea. The conference will feature cutting-edge research, announcements on clinical trials and policy areas regarding the implementation of new interventions in clinical diagnosis and prevention of these two important human diseases.