The Irish Society for Immunology (ISI) and the European Federation of Immunological Societies (EFIS) are hosting the 7th European Congress of Immunology (ECI) in Dublin from September 1 to 4, 2024. The theme is ‘Conquering challenges with Immunology’ and as the COVID19 pandemic has demonstrated, immunology has a unique and transformative ability to address global public health problems. This event will provide a stimulating three and one-half days to explore the most recent advances in the fields of innate and adaptive immunity, diseases of the immune system and immune interventions.