The Asian Pacific Congress of Protistology (APCOP-V) 2024 is the new branding for the 5th edition of the Asian Congress of Protistology, to be held for the first time in the Southern Hemisphere, jointly with the Annual Meeting of the Australasian Society for Phycology and Aquatic Botany (ASPAB). APCOP-V will gather students, academics, researchers, and professionals from the Asian Pacific region (and beyond) to showcase the latest research on protists, microalgae, and aquatic plants applying cutting-edge technologies, brainstorm ideas, and forge new connections. Call for abstracts is now open, so submit your best work to APCOP-V and see you in Brisbane!