Welcome – ProteoVilamoura 2026
Welcome Message
Dear Colleagues,
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Vilamoura, in the heart of the Algarve, for ProteoVilamoura 2026, the 6th Joint Meeting of the Portuguese, Spanish and French Proteomics Societies. On behalf of PROCURA – the Portuguese Proteomics Association, I am delighted to host this gathering of our three vibrant scientific communities.
Since the second edition of this joint meeting was held here in Vilamoura, the event has travelled through several remarkable locations — including Aix‑en‑Provence, Córdoba and Saint‑Malo — each contributing to the growth and consolidation of our trilateral proteomics community. Returning to Vilamoura in 2026 offers a meaningful opportunity to build on that shared history while continuing to strengthen the scientific and personal connections that define this meeting.
The scientific programme has been designed to showcase the full breadth of proteomics and its related disciplines, highlighting cutting-edge developments, emerging technologies, and transformative applications. With eight internationally renowned invited speakers and a diverse set of contributions from our community, the meeting provides a rich environment for discussion, collaboration and the exchange of ideas. Above all, it ensures that participants at all career stages can share their work, broaden their perspectives and engage with colleagues from Portugal, Spain and France.
Vilamoura was chosen not only for its excellent conference facilities, but also for the unique environment it offers. After years marked by global challenges, this meeting provides an opportunity to reconnect, exchange knowledge, and enjoy a setting known for its stunning beaches, a five-kilometre nature trail, an environmental park with bird observatories, and an award-winning marina. In this spirit, the dress code will be light and informal, and participants are encouraged to dress in whatever makes them feel comfortable — including beachwear, which will be very welcome during the social moments of the event.
The success of this joint meeting has always depended on the active involvement of its participants and sponsors, and I am confident that your contributions will make ProteoVilamoura 2026 another memorable milestone for our community.
Procura will support the meeting with 5 travel grants.
It is an honour to welcome you once again to Portugal.
I wish you an inspiring and enjoyable meeting.
Bruno Manadas
Chair, ProteoVilamoura 2026 Organizing Committee
President of PROCURA
Message from the FPS - French Proteomics Society
It is with great pleasure that the French Proteomics Society (FPS) associates again with the Spanish Proteomics Society (SEProt) and the Portuguese Proteomics Association (ProCura) to co-organize the sixth edition of a joint meeting. The scientific committee did their best to cook up an original program whose flavor will be determined by invited speakers, and that we expect to be further colored by numerous oral presentations, a substantial fraction of which should be given by young researchers. We encourage many members of the FPS to participate in this conference, in which we expect exciting scientific exchanges and opportunities to initiate new collaborations. The FPS will support this meeting by 5 fellowships (see https://www.french-proteomics-society.fr/fr/bourses) and the SFSM will also support this event by two fellowships (see the website of this society).
Sincerely yours,
Delphine Pflieger
(President of the FPS)
Message from the SEProt – Spanish Proteomics Society
The Spanish Proteomics Society (SEProt) proudly joins once again the Portuguese Proteomics Society (ProCura) and the French Proteomics Society (FPS) to co-organize the sixth edition of this joint meeting. The scientific committee is working hard to put together an original and attractive program, whose flavor will be shaped by outstanding invited speakers and further enriched by numerous oral presentations, many of which we hope will be delivered by young researchers. To support the participation of young researchers SEProt will again deliver 10 travel grants to cover at least part of the expenses.
We strongly encourage SEProt members to take part in this conference, where we anticipate stimulating scientific discussions and excellent opportunities to spark new collaborations, all set in Vilamoura, on the beautiful southern coast of Portugal.
Sincerely yours,
Felix Elortza
(President of the SEProt)