The European Rotavirus Biology Meeting was established 12 years ago and takes place biannually. Approximately 100 scientists, medical doctors and students of biomedical sciences from 28 countries of five continents participated in this meeting, which was efficiently organized by Pierre Pothier and his staff. Their hospitality and inventive social program were highly appreciated. The aim of the meeting was to review and discuss new developments of rotavirus (RV) research, pathophysiology, immunology, molecular epidemiology and prevention.