The IMS currently brings scientists, researchers, educators and private businesses together to share information  on mycorrhizal research and developments throughout the world.

Every two years the International Conference on Mycorrhiza (ICOM) is held and is the main venue for information sharing.

The IMS is an international  registered non-profit organization and currently has nearly 500 members worldwide.

The IMS (International Mycorrhiza Society) was originally visioned during the second International Conference on Mycorrhiza (ICOM2) held in Uppsala Sweden in 1998, by  a core group of individuals- Yolande Dalpé, J. André Fortin, Peter Moutoglis and Robert Augé.