The field of microbial sciences is evolving. More and more important discoveries are occurring at the intersections between disciplines, and trans-disciplinary collaboration has never been more important than it is now. Integrating ASM's two premier events, General Meeting and ICAAC, the all-new ASM Microbe 2016 (June 16–20, 2016, Boston, MA) showcases the best microbial sciences in the world and provides a one-of-a-kind forum to explore the complete spectrum of microbiology from basic science to translation and application. Featuring over 200 sessions and more than 5,000 posters across seven program tracks, this meeting offers not only all of the high-quality programming of the General Meeting and ICAAC, but also new, targeted trans-disciplinary sessions, a special Profession of Microbiology Track, topic-based networking opportunities, track-specific lounges, opportunities for continuing education, and more. Join more than 10,000 of your peers from across the globe at this unprecedented event. Gain valuable insights from the field's foremost leaders, interact with multi-disciplinary microbiologists, and meet leading product and service providers. No matter what your discipline or career level is, ASM Microbe 2016 is guaranteed to offer something of interest.