The Virus of Microbes UK (VOM-UK) Conference is hosted by Microbiome Excellence Peak of Excellence at Northumbria University. This two-day conference takes place annually at the end of January and is a chance for researchers to gather and share their knowledge. The VoM-UK conference is designed to support the development of postgraduate and early careers researchers by offering opportunities to interact with group leads and network with peers. The meeting is open to academics and industry professionals interested in Viruses of Microbes.