Welcome to the 16th International Congress on Yeasts, the premier gathering of local and international academics and researchers, industry scientists and students working in the field of yeast biodiversity and biotechnology, and pathogenic yeast; to share the latest developments in fundamental yeast research linked to biotechnological applications as well as to enable more interaction between African and international partners.

ICY was held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa, from 29 September to 03 October 2024.