Probiotics-2012 is a remarkable event which brings together a unique and International mix of large and medium biotech, food processing companies, leading Universities and industries making the congress a perfect platform to share experience, foster collaborations across industry and academia and evaluate emerging technologies across the globe by means of basic research, clinical trials, regulatory efforts or development of industrial technology. Initiation of cross-border co-operations between scientists and institutions will be also facilitated.At Probiotics-2012 leading scientists will present and discuss current advances in the research of probiotics. New scientific evidences that support or question the efficacy of already existing or prospective substances and applications will be conferred. In addition novel strains, controversial but scientifically solid ideas, approaches and visions will be presented as well. Registration 626.92