The 27th Annual Meeting of the Protein Science Society of Japan【Fukuoka Prefecture】
The 27th Annual Meeting of the Protein Science Society of Japan (PSSJ2027) takes place June 28–30, 2027, at Fukuoka International Congress Center. The meeting brings together research on protein structure, function, biophysical properties and design, including AI-enabled approaches and applications in drug discovery.
Meeting Theme and Objectives
The symposium “New Concepts in Protein Science” (translated title) explores protein function through dynamic structural changes and interactions with the cellular environment. Topics include biomolecular condensates, AI-enabled protein design and protein quality control. An overarching meeting theme has not been confirmed.
Event Overview
Dates: June 28–30, 2027 (Monday–Wednesday).
Venue: Fukuoka International Congress Center, 2-1 Sekijo-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0032, Japan.
Organizer: Protein Science Society of Japan.
Expected attendance: 800, including invited participants (sponsorship prospectus, version 1.0).
Banquet: June 29, after the program, at Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall. Online streaming has not been confirmed.
Meeting Organization
Meeting Chair: Dr. Kenji Inaba (Medical Institute of Bioregulation, Kyushu University).
Secretariat: A&E Planning Co., Ltd.; Tel. +81-6-6350-7163; Email: pssj2027@aeplan.co.jp.
Key Research Areas
Official workshop categories: structural biology; computational and information science; functional analysis, cells and imaging; biophysical properties and folding; proteomics and protein engineering.
These areas are relevant to research instrumentation, reagents, protein purification, structural analysis and biopharmaceutical development.
Call for Abstracts
Young Scientist Award Symposium: February 2–18, 2027 (tentative).
Poster / Young Poster Award: February 2–March 1, 2027 (tentative).
Late-breaking abstract details, eligibility and submission procedures have not yet been announced.
Program and Schedule
The symposium “New Concepts in Protein Science” has announced six speakers and two organizers. See the official Japanese program for the speaker list and affiliations.
Workshop proposals closed October 16, 2026, following a September 10 opening. Decisions are expected in late November. Sessions are planned for 150 minutes, with approximately half intended to be in English.
Joint workshops are also planned. Consult the official program for detailed scheduling.
Registration and Fees
Early registration: February 2–April 22, 2027 (tentative).
Registration fees, procedures, late registration dates and banquet conditions have not yet been announced.
Corporate Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
Exhibition fees per booth (tax included): Type A standard JPY 269,500; Type C academic JPY 176,000; Type B books JPY 22,000. Application deadline: April 2, 2027.
40 booths planned; applications close when filled. Type A dimensions: 1,980 mm internal width × 990 mm depth × 2,400 mm height. Exhibits and posters are planned in the same hall.
Luncheon seminars: JPY 770,000 for commercial companies or JPY 605,000 for academic applicants (tax included); 50 minutes. Application deadline: March 5, 2027. Meals and speaker expenses are extra.
Three-minute promotional spot: JPY 121,000 (tax included); application deadline April 9, 2027. See the prospectus for advertising options.
Sponsorship contact: +81-80-4137-9133. Confirm availability and cancellation terms with the secretariat.
Venue and Access
Fukuoka International Congress Center: 2-1 Sekijo-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0032, Japan.
See the venue website for transport information. Please consult the official accommodation page for details.
Official Websites
Meeting Information (Japanese)
Protein Science Society of Japan
Information checked November 13, 2026. Details, fees and deadlines may change.
