Early Bird
1 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Standard rates apply for delegates and accompanying persons.
ICDXI
Zagreb welcomes the global dipterology community — plan your participation and stay connected.
On behalf of the Council for International Congresses of Dipterology, the ICDXI Organizing Committee and Croatian Association of Freshwater Ecologists (CAFE), we cordially invite you to attend the 11th International Congress of Dipterology (ICDX) to be held in Zagreb, Croatia, from 11–16 July 2027.
To help us with planning, please indicate your interest in attending by .
Are you interested in sponsoring the Congress? We welcome sponsorships and support of any amount! Please see our packages for exhibitors.
Are you interested in being a vendor at the Congress? If so, please contact us directly at 11icd2027@gmail.com
Stay informed! Keep an eye on these ICDXI webpages — we update frequently and more information is coming.
This congress is organised under the auspices of the Dipterists Society — An International Society for Dipterology.
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Important dates
Mark your calendar — registration, abstracts, and late deadlines at a glance.
Abstract submission
1 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
Submit your abstract for oral or poster presentation.
Regular registration
1 Nov 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
Late rates apply — secure your place before the deadline.
CALL FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS from the Dipterists Society!
XI. International Congress of Dipterology. 11–16 July 2027, Zagreb, Croatia
The Dipterists Society here announces our grant competition in support of dipterists to attend the 11th International Congress of Dipterology next year. This will be the only grant competition from the Dipterists Society for this purpose, so be sure to apply if you need support to attend.
To be eligible to apply for Dipterists Society grants, you must be a member-in-good-standing, with dues up to date. (https://dipterists.org/membership.html). This competition has no restriction on student or other status, so all members are welcome to apply.
Deadline
31 August 2026
Funding
Up to US$1000
+ registration fee funded
Eligibility
Members in good standing
Please prepare your grant proposal for expenses up to US$1000, to be used towards travel, lodging, and/or meals in support of your participation in ICD11. In addition to any funding awarded, all successful applicants will have their registration fee funded. You may apply for a registration fee waiver alone even if you do not need additional support.
Proposals should be submitted as a combined PDF file to grants@dipterists.org no later than 31 August 2026.
Final decisions and notifications to applicants can be expected in early October 2026 (before the close of early registration).
As general guidance, here is some relevant information to help you develop your proposal. If you have questions about eligible vs. ineligible expenses, please contact us at grants@dipterists.org.
Examples of eligible expenses
- travel costs
- lodging and meals (noting that registration includes lunches)
- registration fees (if required) [not to be included in the $1000 budget]
Examples of ineligible expenses
- salaries
- costs for Accompanying Persons
- costs for Excursions and Day Trips
- costs for activities separate from participation in ICD11
Application procedure
The following requested elements making up a full proposal must be submitted for full consideration. Please submit the following as a combined PDF file to grants@dipterists.org
- Applicant information, including name, academic level (if applicable), institution (if applicable), mailing address, email address, and phone number.
- Itemized budget in support of the proposal, including any expenses for which this grant funding will be used (e.g., anticipated costs for transportation, lodging, meals, etc.).
- Budget justification, per line item.
- Current Curriculum vitae.
- If a student or Post Doc, a letter from an academic advisor, or other faculty member, confirming relevance of the proposed attendance at ICD11.
- A brief account describing the benefit of attending ICD11 for the applicant, giving details of proposed participation, e.g., presenting a talk or talks, poster, running a symposium, etc., including how funding from the Dipterists Society will help accomplish their goals for participating. [maximum 750 words]
See https://dipterists.org/grants_awards.html (Travel Grants tab) for more information.
Full details on dipterists.orgSponsorship & exhibition
Your partnership strengthens the congress. We welcome sponsorships and support at every level.
Golden
Golden sponsor
5,000 EUR
- 5 days of exhibition space (4 m²)
- Company logo & QR code on the official congress website
- Logo in the Book of Abstracts (PDF) and all printed materials
- Conference bag insert (leaflets or one promotional item)
Silver
Silver sponsor
2,500 EUR
- 4 days of exhibition space (2 m²)
- Company logo & QR code on the official congress website
- Logo in the Book of Abstracts (PDF) and all printed materials
- Conference bag insert (leaflets or one promotional item)
Additional sponsorship packages
Logo & branding
Logo, QR code on the congress website, Book of Abstracts (pdf) and on all printed congress materials
300 EUR
Exhibition booth
Exhibition booth (2m²/day). Information table, two chairs. One complimentary delegate registration
500 EUR
Advertisement
One full-page advertisement in Book of Abstracts
250 EUR
Refreshment sponsor
Your brand featured at all refreshment areas throughout the congress
1,500 EUR
Coffee breaks sponsor
Exclusive branding at all coffee break stations during the congress
1,000 EUR
Official venue
Hotel Westin
Hotel Westin
The congress takes place at the prestigious Westin in the heart of Croatia's capital — steps from the National Theatre and Mimara Museum, with first-class conference facilities and rich cultural life within easy reach.
City centre
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