We attended the 15th International Phytotechnology Conference (IPS) in Novi Sad, Serbia (October 1-5, 2018). IPS Conferences are a great opportunity for scientists all over the world to present their research on phytotechnologies, or uses of plants and associated microorganisms in managed landscapes to address environmental issues and provide ecosystem services. We presented our results on “Beneficial effects of phytomanagement options on soil structural and functional microbial biodiversity” and “Long-term phytomanagement influences structural diversity of microbial communities in a cu-contaminated soil at a wood preservation site”.