The SIMB Annual Meeting and Exhibition is the flagship conference of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, bringing researchers, industry professionals, and students together to present applied microbiology and biotechnology research and innovations. Held at the Austin Marriott Downtown in Austin, Texas, the event combines scientific oral and poster sessions, workshops and short courses, and an industry exhibition that showcases products and services for bioprocessing and microbial technologies. The meeting is notable for its interdisciplinary program that bridges academic research, industrial application, and commercialization in areas such as bioprocessing, enzyme and protein engineering, and microbial product development.