Jangid, KamleshLi, Wen-JunVenter, S.N. (Stephanus Nicolaas)Teo, Wee Fei AaronWhitman, William2025-11-062025-09Jangid, K., Li, W.J., Venter, S. et al. 2025, 'BISMiS Live : a digital platform for global communication among microbial systematists', Systematic and Applied Microbiology, vol. 48, no. 5, art. 126646, pp. 1-4, doi : 10.1016/j.syapm.2025.126646.0723-2020 (print)1618-0984 (online)10.1016/j.syapm.2025.126646http://hdl.handle.net/2263/105135DATA AVAILABILITY : Data will be made available on request.BISMiS Live, launched on March 20, 2021, emerged as a timely response to the disruption caused by the CoViD-19 pandemic, offering a global virtual platform for discourse in microbial systematics. Spearheaded by the Bergey's International Society for Microbial Systematics (BISMiS), this monthly webinar series hosted renowned experts and engaged thousands of participants across 84 countries. The initiative emphasized inclusivity, scientific depth, and digital accessibility, with sessions archived on YouTube (@BISMiS_) for broader impact. Behind each event lies a dedicated team managing speaker coordination, technical execution, and global outreach. BISMiS Live has grown into an educational resource, integrated into university curricula and inspiring the next generation of microbial taxonomists. With suggestions for future innovation, such as student lightning talks, thematic series, and podcast formats, the platform is poised to evolve further. BISMiS Live stands as a digital bridge connecting systematists worldwide, sustaining knowledge exchange and community through innovation and collaboration. HIGHLIGHTS • BISMiS Live is a global webinar series on microbial systematics to promote inclusive, digital scientific exchange. • Run by volunteers, it is a key education/outreach tool with top experts and archived sessions on YouTube @BISMiS_. • Participants from 84 countries include students, postdocs, and faculty with diverse backgrounds and expertise. • Future plans include student talks, theme series, and a podcast format for broader impact.en© 2025 Elsevier GmbH. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies. Notice : this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Systematic and Applied Microbiology. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. A definitive version was subsequently published in Systematic and Applied Microbiology, vol. 48, no. 5, art. 126646, pp. 1-4, doi : 10.1016/j.syapm.2025.126646.Bergey's International Society for Microbial Systematics (BISMiS)Microbial systematicsOutreachTaxonomistsWebinarPostprint Article