The XXXVI International Congress of the International Academy of Pathology (IAP 2026) [Fukuoka]
Organized by the International Academy of Pathology, IAP 2026 is a major international congress in pathology that will bring together pathologists and researchers from around the world. Through educational lectures, symposia, and presentations of the latest findings, the congress will provide a forum for advancing pathology and strengthening international collaboration.
Event Information
- Dates: October 8 (Thu)–13 (Tue), 2026
- Venue: Fukuoka International Congress Center / Fukuoka Sunpalace
- Address (Fukuoka International Congress Center): 2-1 Sekijōmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka 812-0032, Japan
- Address (Fukuoka Sunpalace): 2-1 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0021, Japan
- Format: International congress with lectures, symposia, and poster presentations
Congress Information
- Official Name: The XXXVI International Congress of the International Academy of Pathology
- Theme: Vision for the Future
- Congress President: Yoshinao Oda (Kyushu University)
- Vice President: Takako Kiyokawa (The Jikei University School of Medicine)
- Joint Meeting: The 72nd Fall Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Pathology
Overview
This congress is a major international meeting in the field of pathology, where the latest knowledge and technologies are shared through educational lectures, scientific presentations, and international exchange. According to the Japanese Division of the IAP, this will be the third time the congress has been held in Japan, following Kyoto in 1966 and Nagoya in 2000.


