Professor Flavia Indrio, President of the 10th International Congress on Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics in Pediatrics, previews the key topics for the upcoming 2026 event in Lecce, April 16-18. The congress will cover diverse pediatric fields including kidney and gastrointestinal diseases, focusing particularly on the perinatal microbiome and early life nutrition. These first 1,000 days are critical for microbiota development, significantly impacting long-term health outcomes.

A notable session will explore the innovative integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in microbiome research, featuring interdisciplinary collaborations with informatics engineers and physicists. Indrio highlights growing pediatrician interest in probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics, emphasizing the need for evidence-based medicine and clear scientific guidelines to navigate this expanding market.

The congress aims to provide clinicians with the latest scientific insights and practical tools for effective clinical application, ensuring better health outcomes in pediatrics. Indrio encourages pediatricians to attend for both scientific enrichment and the unique opportunity to experience the culture and hospitality of Lecce, Italy.