The Third RegulatoryToolBox Working Groups Meeting will take place on 10–11 February 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, with the possibility to participate both in person and online. The meeting will be hosted at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
- Venue (on-site participation):
Facultat de Veterinària, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Edifici V, Travessera dels Turons, s/n
08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
About the meeting
This two-day meeting brings together members of the RegulatoryToolBox Action to advance joint work within Working Groups 1, 2, and 3, focusing on regulatory science related to biofilms across the clinical, food, and water sectors.
The programme is designed to strengthen collaboration between researchers, regulators, and industry representatives, supporting the development of harmonised, evidence-based approaches for biofilm assessment and regulation.
Key programme highlights
- Cross-sector exchange on biofilms in clinical, food, and water contexts
- Alignment of scientific evidence with regulatory needs and decision-making
- Working Group collaboration on methods, guidelines, and tools
- Dialogue between academia, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders
- Capacity building, training, and outreach activities within the Action
Format and participation
The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person participation in Barcelona and remote attendance via Microsoft Teams. Connection details will be shared with registered participants ahead of the meeting.
Agenda
The detailed agenda, including session structure and timing, is available in the attached document:
Agenda WG Meetings Barcelona 2026
