The International Burkholderia cepacia Working Group (IBCWG) is a  group of scientists that share the goal of advancing knowledge of Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc). The research is as diverse as the ecological niches B. cepacia complex bacteria occupy ranging from understanding and managing the infection in persons with cystic fibrosis (CF) to the interactions of B. cepacia complex with plants. The IBCWG was born in 1996 and holds annual meetings in different parts of the world.