The 2026 Microbial Innovation and Health Conference (MIHC 2026) is an international platform focused on microbiology, health, and research translation, connecting scientific discovery, clinical practice, and industry innovation. The conference will cover microbiology, microbiome and health, probiotics, nutrition, immunity, clinical research, future foods, food safety, infection and antimicrobial resistance, and emerging microbial technologies. It will bring together scientists, clinicians, researchers, universities, hospitals, research institutes, and industry R&D leaders from China and internationally. MIHC 2026 is more than a three-day in-person conference. It aims to build a sustainable platform for long-term academic exchange, research collaboration, industry-academia partnerships, and the dissemination of cutting-edge scientific achievements. The program will feature scientific forums, industry sessions, scientist networking activities, International Probiotics Association (IPA) Night, and the Future Food & Microbiome Science Innovation Exhibition, providing opportunities for global experts and partners to connect and collaborate.