The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Infection Prevention and Control【Kanagawa Prefecture】
The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Infection Prevention and Control will take place July 1–3, 2027, at PACIFICO Yokohama North and Exhibition Halls C+D. The meeting explores infection prevention and control, healthcare safety, and the potential of AI and digital transformation.
Meeting Theme and Objectives
Theme (translated): People are the foundation of infection prevention—what comes next? The meeting focuses on patients and healthcare professionals and on maintaining and improving infection prevention. The chair highlights digital transformation and AI in the context of workforce and resource constraints.
Official information: Chair’s Message
Event Overview
Dates: July 1–3, 2027 (Thursday–Saturday). Venue: PACIFICO Yokohama North and Exhibition Halls C+D. Organizer: Japanese Society for Infection Prevention and Control. In-person meeting plus on-demand streaming is planned. Expected attendance: approximately 6,000 (prospectus estimate).
Official information: Meeting Overview / Society Meeting Calendar
Meeting Organization
Chair: Dr. Tetsuya Matsumoto (International University of Health and Welfare). Vice Chair: Tamae Hiramatsu (Infection Control Department, IUHW Narita Hospital). Program Chair: Dr. Koichi Izumikawa (Nagasaki University). Secretariat: Congrès Inc. Tel: +81-3-3510-3701.
Official information: Meeting Overview / Secretariat
Key Research Areas
Healthcare-associated and environmental infections, infection prevention and control, healthcare safety and quality, and digital transformation and AI in infection prevention. These are areas of interest based on the society’s mission and chair’s message, not confirmed session titles.
Official information: About the Society / Chair’s Message
Call for Abstracts
Abstract submission is under preparation. Submission dates, eligibility, abstract requirements and presentation formats will be announced by the organizer.
Official information: Abstract Submission
Program and Schedule
The prospectus plans special, invited and educational lectures, symposia, sponsored seminars, committee sessions, ICD training, oral and poster presentations, and equipment exhibitions. Detailed schedules and speakers are under preparation.
Official information: Program / Prospectus
Registration and Fees
Participant information is under preparation. Registration dates, fees and on-demand viewing periods will be announced by the organizer.
Official information: Participant Information
Corporate Sponsorship and Exhibition
Deadlines: sponsored seminars December 11, 2026; exhibitions and advertising February 5, 2027; donations July 1, 2027. Exhibition dates: July 2–3 (setup July 1), planned for Exhibition Halls C+D. Fees including tax: standard booth JPY 308,000/booth; space-only booth JPY 275,000/booth; hospitality space JPY 2,750,000/space; book booth JPY 39,600/booth; exhibition seminar booth JPY 165,000/company (add-on for exhibitors only); digital stamp rally JPY 50,000/company. Standard booth: 1,800 mm W × 2,100 mm H × 1,200 mm D. Electricity and other options cost extra. Applications may close early if capacity is reached.
Official information: Sponsorship Applications / Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF) / Sponsorship Inquiries
Venue and Access
PACIFICO Yokohama North: 1-1-2 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. Exhibition Hall: 1-1-1 Minatomirai. Detailed meeting floor plans will be published later. See the venue website for transportation information.
Official information: Meeting Access / Venue Access
Official Websites
Information checked November 13, 2026. Details may change; consult the official website.
