Dear Colleagues and Friends,
On behalf of the Local Organizing and Scientific Committee (LOSC) and the International Scientific Committee (ISC) we announce the current update of the initial website of the IS-MPMI Congress and inform you that the organization is moving according to the schedule.

The current update of the website includes among others:

• A preliminary plan of the program
• Recently revised program of the proposed topics
• The members of the International Scientific Committee
• Registration deadlines and fees
• Accommodation arrangements
• Details for exhibitors and sponsorships

Both scientific committees are currently collaborating to formalize the program and initially arrange the plenary and concurrent sessions. At a later stage the LOSC will communicate with potential speakers selected according to the rules of the IS-MPMI.

The LOSC promises once again to do its outmost to create a very positive environment for the presentation of your recent scientific achievements on Plant Microbe Interactions, to broaden the areas of related sciences, to promote fertile dialogue and personal interactions.
Exhibitors and sponsors are welcome to raise their visibility among the conference participants and to support the conference.

We will welcome you in Rhodos and will try to make your stay really memorable both scientifically and recreationally.

See you in Rhodos Island, Greece in 6-10 July 2014
Eris Tjamos
Chairman of the XVI IS-MPMI Congress