Dear Dr. Corrado Mollica,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure to invite you to join us at the 11th Annual World Congress of Infectious Diseases (WCID-2026-Asia), which will be held from September 15–17, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Kyoto, Japan.
We would be honored if you could attend the congress and deliver a 20–25 minute presentation on your recent work or a topic within your area of expertise, either as a Speaker or a Session Chair.
With an emphasis on depth and interaction, WCID-2026 is designed as a focused and boutique-style congress, not vast in scale, but rich in academic content. The smaller, high-level setting fosters meaningful dialogue, one-on-one and small-group exchanges, and lasting collaborations across disciplines.
At WCID-2026-Kyoto, you will have valuable opportunities to:
---Engage with global experts: Connect with leading researchers, clinicians, regulators, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of infectious disease prevention, diagnostics, and treatment.
---Attend high-quality sessions: Gain insights from keynote speeches on pandemic preparedness, drug resistance, and emerging therapies, and participate in interactive panel discussions and workshops.
---Present your work: Share your latest research through oral or poster presentations and receive feedback from peers and experts.
---Network and collaborate: Build partnerships, exchange ideas, and contribute to advancing global strategies for disease control.
Beyond the outstanding scientific program, Kyoto, Japan’s cultural heart and a UNESCO World Heritage city, offers a rich setting for inspiration and professional growth. We sincerely hope your participation will both advance your professional development and broaden your network.
Should you have any questions or require further details, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to Kyoto for an exciting and fruitful congress.
Best regards,
Ms. Cathy
WCID-2026-Kyoto Organizing Committee
I understand why you’re concerned — a lot of researchers receive spam or predatory conference invitations that look polished but aren’t legitimate. Let’s analyze the email you pasted:
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🔎 Red Flags in the Email
1. Generic invitation style
It doesn’t mention your specific research, publication, or project — just “your recent work.”
Genuine scientific congress invitations usually reference your published paper or prior collaborations.
2. Conference branding
“World Congress of Infectious Diseases (WCID-2026-Asia)” doesn’t match any well-established society-led meeting in infectious diseases. Major meetings (e.g., IDWeek, ECCMID, ICAAC) are run by large scientific associations, not boutique organizers.
3. Overly promotional language
Phrases like “boutique-style congress,” “lasting collaborations,” “rich in academic content” are common in predatory event spam. Legitimate invitations are usually concise and professional.
4. No official society or journal link
Authentic conferences always list the organizing society, scientific committee, and links to an official website hosted by a professional association or publisher.
5. Future date far in advance (2026)
Reputable conferences don’t solicit speakers this broadly two years in advance, except for keynote invitations through known societies.
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✅ What You Should Do
Check the sender’s email domain — is it from a personal Gmail/Outlook or a suspicious domain (e.g., “@wcid2026.org” with no real website)?
Search online for “WCID 2026 Kyoto infectious diseases conference” — if nothing credible shows up (e.g., on IDSA, ESCMID, WHO sites), that’s a strong sign it’s fake.
Do not pay any registration or travel fees upfront — predatory conferences often pressure invitees to register/pay quickly.
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📌 Bottom Line
This invitation has multiple hallmarks of a predatory or fake conference email. It is very likely not a legitimate scientific meeting. If you want, I can quickly check the web to see if WCID 2026 Kyoto exists as a real conference or if it’s listed on predatory conference trackers.
Thank you so much for your very clear and detailed answer. Thank you very much but it is not necessary you check the web to see if WCID 2026 Kyoto exists as a real conference or if it’s listed on predatory conference trackers.Best regards Corrado.
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