11th International Congress of Dipterology (ICDXI), Zagreb, Croatia 

The 11th International Congress of Dipterology (ICDXI) is to be hosted in Zagreb, Croatia, from 11 to 16 July 2027, taking place at the Hotel Westin in the heart of the city.

The congress is organised by the Dipterists Society, together with the ICDXI Organizing Committee and the Croatian Association of Freshwater Ecologists (CAFE). The event is recognised as the leading international gathering dedicated to the study of Diptera (true flies). Researchers, scholars, and enthusiasts from around the world are warmly invited to participate and are encouraged to contribute to an international exchange of knowledge and collaboration.

Further information, including registration and programme updates, can be accessed on the official site of the congress.

In related news, the Dipterists Society has opened its call for grant applications to support members attending ICDXI: eligible members-in-good-standing may apply for grants towards travel, lodging, and meals, plus a registration fee waiver, with proposals due 31 August 2026. For more information, please see: https://dipterists.org/grants_awards.html or contact grants@dipterists.org