The 5th Annual Meeting of the Antibody Society of Japan [Fukuoka]
The 5th Annual Meeting of the Antibody Society of Japan is a scientific meeting for researchers, technical professionals, and students involved in fundamental antibody research, antibody engineering, antibody therapeutics, and diagnostic technologies. The meeting will provide opportunities to share the latest research findings and technical developments through invited lectures, selected oral presentations, and poster sessions.
Event Information
- Date: December 9 (Wed.)–11 (Fri.), 2026
- Venue: Fukuoka International Congress Center
- Address: 2-1 Sekijomachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0032, Japan
- Executive Chair: Yuji Ito (Kagoshima University)
- Organizer: Antibody Society of Japan
- Meeting Format: On-site sessions with online streaming via Zoom Webinar
- Related Event: Young Researchers’ Meeting scheduled for December 8, 2026
Tentative Meeting Hours
- December 9: 12:40–18:30
- December 10: 9:00–18:55
- December 11: 9:00–16:55
- Young Researchers’ Meeting: Scheduled for December 8, 2026
Meeting hours are tentative and may be revised when the final scientific program is published.
Presentation Formats
- Invited Lectures: Hybrid presentations delivered on-site and online
- General Oral Presentations: Selected from poster presentation applicants and delivered in a hybrid format
- Poster Presentations: Held exclusively at the on-site venue
- Invited Program: Approximately 27 invited presentations are planned
- Presentation Award: Awards are planned for outstanding poster presentations
Registration and Presentation Applications
- Registration Opened: June 17, 2026
- Poster Presentation Application Period: June 17–August 20, 2026
- General Oral Presentation: Applicants may indicate their preference when submitting a poster presentation application
- Application Method: Register as a member of the Antibody Society of Japan and apply through the membership portal
- Society Membership: No admission fee or annual membership fee is required
- Payment Method: Participation and reception fees are generally payable by credit card
Presentation Schedule and Important Dates
- Presentation Application Deadline: August 20, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance and Oral Presentation Selection: September 5, 2026
- Abstract Submission Request: September 15, 2026
- Abstract Submission Deadline: October 9, 2026
- Program Publication: November 18, 2026
- Poster File Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026
- Abstract Publication: December 2, 2026
- Online Access Information: Zoom access details are scheduled to be distributed by email on December 7, 2026
Participation Fees
- Regular Member: JPY 10,000
- Student Member: JPY 2,000
- Networking Reception: JPY 11,000
Registration and reception fees are non-refundable after an application has been completed.
Networking Reception
- Date and Time: December 9, 2026, from 19:00
- Venue: Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall
- Location: Adjacent to the Fukuoka International Congress Center
- Participation Fee: JPY 11,000
- Application: Registration is available together with the Annual Meeting registration
Overview
The meeting will cover a broad range of antibody-related research, including fundamental antibody science, antibody engineering, molecular design, antibody therapeutics, diagnostic technologies, and analytical and evaluation methods. Through hybrid lectures and on-site poster presentations, the meeting will provide opportunities for researchers and students from academia and industry to exchange knowledge, establish new collaborations, and contribute to the continued development of antibody science and technology.
