Welcome to Prion 2026

Two Decades of Scientific Excellence

For more than two decades, the Prion Conference has brought together leading scientists, clinicians, industry partners, and young investigators to advance our understanding of prion biology, neurodegeneration, and related misfolding diseases.

Prion 2026 in Verona continues this legacy, offering a cutting-edge scientific program dedicated to the latest breakthroughs in research and clinical applications within a world-class historical setting.

International community

Scientific exchange

Cutting-edge research

Keynote lectures

Composite architectural image featuring the Gran Guardia Palace in Verona in the foreground, with the Victory Lighthouse of Trieste and the Civic Tower of Trento in the background

Nov 10-14

Verona 2026

Science

Cutting-edge research & global experts

Networking

International collaborations & exchange

Location

World-class venue in the heart of Italy

Congress Leadership

Organizing Committee

Gianluigi Zanusso, professor at University of Verona and member of the organizing committee of the Prion 2026

Prof. Gianluigi Zanusso

University of Verona, Italy

Emiliano Biasini, professor at University of Trento and member of the organizing committee of the Prion 2026

Prof. Emiliano Biasini

University of Trento, Italy

Giuseppe Legname, professor at SISSA Trieste and member of the organizing committee of the Prion 2026

Prof. Giuseppe Legname

SISSA Trieste, Italy

Support Prion 2026

Congress Partners

Prion 2026 offers high-visibility sponsorship opportunities tailored to industry partners, supporting a leading international conference dedicated to prion biology and neurodegenerative diseases.

Sponsorship Coordination

Sponsorship and financial support for Prion 2026 are coordinated by Katia Lanza, Logistic & Financial Manager at Biba Group, which provides administrative and financial support for sponsorship activities.

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The destination

Palazzo della Gran Guardia, Verona

Experience the intersection of ancient history and modern science. Located in the heart of Verona, the Palazzo della Gran Guardia offers a prestigious backdrop for Prion 2026, overlooking the iconic Arena.

Piazza Bra, 1

37121 Verona VR, Italy

Central Location

Walking distance from main hotels and historic landmarks.

Panoramic view of Verona at sunset with a historic tower in the center.
Exterior view of the Verona Arena with the square and surrounding historic buildings.

A Global Series

Archive of Editions

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    Prion 2004

    Paris, France

  • Prion 2005

    Düsseldorf, Germany

  • Prion 2006

    Turin, Italy

  • Prion 2007

    Edinburg, Scotland

  • Prion 2008

    Madrid, Spain

  • Prion 2009

    Porto Caras Halkidiki, Greece

  • Prion 2010

    Salzburg, Austria

  • Prion 2011

    Montreal, Quebec

  • Prion 2012

    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  • Prion 2013

    Banff, Alberta

  • Prion 2014

    Trieste, Italy

  • Prion 2015

    Fort Collins, USA

  • Prion 2016

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Prion 2017

    Edinburg, Scotland

  • Prion 2018

    Santiago de Compostela, Spain

  • Prion 2019

    Edmonton, Canada

  • Prion 2022

    Göttingen, Germany

  • Prion 2023

    Faro, Portugal

  • Prion 2024

    Nanchang, China

  • Prion 2025

    Rio de Janeiro, Brasil