The 63rd Annual Congress of the Japan Society for Transplantation【Hokkaido】
The 63rd Annual Congress of the Japan Society for Transplantation will take place October 6–8, 2027 (Wednesday–Friday), at Hakodate Civic Hall and Hakodate Arena in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. The congress theme is “Toward Sustainable Advancement ─未来へつなぐ移植医療の光─,” with the Japanese subtitle expressing a vision of carrying the promise of transplantation medicine into the future. The congress president is Dr. Yoshinori Okada of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University. The congress provides a forum for scientific and clinical exchange in organ transplantation, transplant immunology, organ preservation and long-term recipient management, with an emphasis on the sustainable advancement of transplantation medicine. Corporate exhibition, sponsored seminar and advertising applications are open.
Congress Theme and Objectives
Toward Sustainable Advancement ─未来へつなぐ移植医療の光─
The official theme highlights the sustainability and continued development of the healthcare systems supporting the entire transplantation process, including organ donation, organ allocation, transplant surgery and long-term recipient management.
The congress president’s message emphasizes the importance of sustaining these interconnected systems for future generations. This is the first congress hosted by Tohoku University in 20 years, following the 43rd Annual Congress in 2007. Hakodate has been selected as the host city because the conference venue in Sendai is undergoing renovation.
Official information: Congress President’s Message (Japanese)
63rd Annual Congress of the Japan Society for Transplantation: Event Information
- Official English Name: The 63rd Annual Congress of the Japan Society for Transplantation.
- Official Japanese Name: 第63回日本移植学会総会.
- Dates: October 6–8, 2027 (Wednesday–Friday).
- Venue 1: Hakodate Civic Hall (函館サーモン・まるなまホール).
- Venue 2: Hakodate Arena (函館サーモン・まるなまアリーナ).
- Location: Yukawacho, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan.
- Organizer: The Japan Society for Transplantation (JST).
- Congress Theme: Toward Sustainable Advancement ─未来へつなぐ移植医療の光─.
- Congress Format: Physical venues have been announced. Online streaming and hybrid participation arrangements have not been confirmed.
Official information: Congress Overview (Japanese) / The Japan Society for Transplantation
Congress Organization
Congress President: Dr. Yoshinori Okada, Professor, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University.
Dr. Okada specializes in thoracic surgery and lung transplantation. The department conducts basic and clinical research on lung transplantation, lung preservation, ischemia-reperfusion injury, and acute and chronic rejection after transplantation.
- Secretary-General: Dr. Hisashi Oishi, Associate Professor, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University.
- Secretary-General: Dr. Takashi Hirama, Organ Transplantation Unit, Tohoku University Hospital.
- Congress Office: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University.
- Address: 4-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan.
- Administrative Secretariat: Congrès Inc., Tohoku Branch.
- Address: Sendai Dai-ichi Seimei Tower Building, 4-6-1 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0811, Japan.
- Tel: +81-22-723-3211.
- Fax: +81-22-723-3210.
- Email: 63jst@congre.co.jp
Official information: Congress Organization and Secretariat (Japanese) / Tohoku University Department of Thoracic Surgery: Faculty and Staff
Key Research Areas and Highlights
The following are representative research and clinical areas relevant to transplantation medicine and the society’s activities. They do not constitute a confirmed list of presentations or sessions at the 63rd annual congress.
- Organ Transplantation: Kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas and intestinal transplantation, surgical techniques and transplant outcomes.
- Transplant Immunology and Histocompatibility: HLA matching, anti-HLA antibodies, donor-specific antibodies (DSA), crossmatch testing and mechanisms of rejection.
- Immunosuppressive Therapy and Post-Transplant Management: Therapeutic drug monitoring of immunosuppressants, infection control, long-term graft function and treatment optimization.
- Organ Preservation and Pre-Transplant Assessment: Preservation solutions, organ perfusion, ischemia-reperfusion injury and assessment of organ function before transplantation.
- Transplant Pathology and Biomarkers: Histopathological evaluation of transplanted tissues, diagnosis of rejection, immune response analysis and post-transplant monitoring.
- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Transplantation: Cell- and tissue-based medicine, regenerative approaches complementing transplantation and xenotransplantation research.
- Organ Donation and Transplant Healthcare Systems: Donor management, organ donation and allocation, transplant coordination, multidisciplinary collaboration and sustainable healthcare.
Pharma Nexus highlights: Relevant technologies include HLA typing, anti-HLA antibody testing, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, multiplex immunofluorescence, spatial proteomics, digital pathology, organ perfusion systems, cell culture and organoids. Technologies for studying immune cell distributions and cell-cell interactions within transplanted tissues are also relevant to research on rejection mechanisms and biomarker discovery. These are related research technologies, not confirmed presentations, exhibited products or validated clinical diagnostic applications at the 63rd annual congress.
Official information: The Japan Society for Transplantation: Scientific and Clinical Resources / Tohoku University Thoracic Surgery Research (Japanese)
Call for Abstracts and Research Presentations
The dedicated abstract submission page for the 63rd Annual Congress of the Japan Society for Transplantation is available. However, as of November 13, 2026, the submission guidelines remain under preparation.
- Abstract Submission Opening Date: Under preparation.
- Abstract Submission Deadline: Under preparation.
- Eligibility and Abstract Requirements: Under preparation.
- Oral and Poster Presentations: Details not confirmed.
- Acceptance Notifications and Presenter Registration Requirements: Under preparation.
Prospective presenters should consult the official guidelines for submission periods, ethics and conflict-of-interest requirements, abstract formatting and presenter registration. Submission dates and requirements from the 2026 congress have not been applied.
Official information: Call for Abstracts (Japanese)
Scientific Program and Schedule
The congress theme and dates have been announced. The detailed scientific program, special lectures, symposia, general presentations and speakers remain under preparation.
- Congress Dates: October 6–8, 2027.
- Special Lectures, Symposia and General Presentations: Details not confirmed.
- Program and Timetable: Under preparation.
- Seminars, Continuing Education Credits and Hands-On Seminars: Listed in the official website navigation; activity details and application requirements have not been confirmed.
- Transplant Coordinator Gathering: Listed in the official website navigation; details have not been confirmed.
Please consult forthcoming official announcements for session schedules, venue assignments, speakers and participation requirements.
Official information: Scientific Program and Timetable (Japanese)
Registration and Fees
The official registration page is available, but registration periods, fees and registration categories remain under preparation.
- Registration Opening Date: Under preparation.
- Advance Registration Deadline: Under preparation.
- Registration Fees and Membership Categories: Under preparation.
- Student and Nonmember Participation Requirements: Details not confirmed.
- Continuing Education Credits and Online Participation: Details not confirmed.
- Accommodation and Childcare: Details not confirmed.
Registration fees and professional accreditation conditions from the previous congress have not been applied. Please consult the official guidelines for congress registration, abstract submissions and seminar applications.
Official information: Congress Registration (Japanese)
Corporate Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities (Applications Open)
The 63rd Annual Congress of the Japan Society for Transplantation is accepting applications for co-sponsored seminars, corporate and book exhibitions, program and abstract book advertising, and website banner advertising.
- Co-Sponsored Seminars: Application deadline February 26, 2027 (Friday).
- Website Banner Advertising: Application deadline March 15, 2027 (Monday).
- Corporate and Book Exhibitions: Application deadline May 31, 2027 (Monday).
- Program and Abstract Book Advertising: Application deadline July 29, 2027 (Thursday).
Application Procedure: Review the sponsorship prospectus before applying through the corresponding forms on the official sponsorship page. Companies without the prospectus can request a download URL on the same page. Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome are the recommended browsers.
Relevant Industries: Transplant medical devices, organ preservation solutions and perfusion systems, immunosuppressants, HLA testing, clinical laboratory instruments, diagnostic reagents, pathology imaging, cell culture, regenerative medicine products and research support services.
Consult the official sponsorship prospectus for exhibition fees, booth specifications, seminar sponsorship fees, exhibition dates, and move-in and move-out schedules. The industry sectors listed above are related fields, not an official list of eligible exhibitors.
Sponsorship Inquiries: Congrès Inc., Tohoku Branch / Tel: +81-22-723-3211 / Email: 63jst@congre.co.jp
Official information: Sponsorship Opportunities, Application Forms and Prospectus Download (Japanese)
Venues and Access
Hakodate Civic Hall (函館サーモン・まるなまホール)
1-32-1 Yukawacho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 042-0932, Japan.
Hakodate Arena (函館サーモン・まるなまアリーナ)
1-32-2 Yukawacho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 042-0932, Japan.
The following travel estimates are based on the official Hakodate Arena access guide.
- From JR Hakodate Station by Tram: Approximately 40 minutes to Hakodate Arena-mae, followed by a three-minute walk.
- From JR Hakodate Station by Taxi: Approximately 20 minutes.
- From Hakodate Airport by Bus: Approximately 20 minutes to Hakodate Arena-mae, followed by a three-minute walk.
- From Hakodate Airport by Taxi: Approximately 10 minutes.
The congress will use two adjacent facilities. Participants should consult the official congress guide for venue assignments for registration, scientific sessions and corporate exhibitions. Travel times are estimates and may vary according to transport conditions.
Official information: Official Congress Venue Information (Japanese) / Hakodate Arena Access Guide (Japanese)
Official Websites
63rd Annual Congress of the Japan Society for Transplantation Official Website
Congress President’s Message (Japanese)
Scientific Program and Timetable (Japanese)
Congress Registration (Japanese)
Corporate Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities (Japanese)
Venue Information and Access (Japanese)
The Japan Society for Transplantation Official Website
Information checked November 13, 2026. Congress information, the official theme and sponsorship application details are based on the official announcements for the 63rd annual congress. Abstract submissions, registration and the detailed scientific program remain under preparation. Please consult the official congress website for the latest information.
