The 53rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents, Japan [Tokyo]
This interdisciplinary annual meeting brings together researchers and engineers from a wide range of fields—including food, medical care, environment, materials, architecture, and hygiene management—under the common themes of antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral science.
About the Society
The organizer is the Society for Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents, Japan, an academic society that promotes interdisciplinary exchange across fields related to microbial control, contamination prevention, hygiene, and applied technologies.
One of the defining features of this annual meeting is its cross-disciplinary character, where specialists from different sectors gather to discuss shared scientific and technical challenges in antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral research and practice.
Event Information
- Meeting Name: The 53rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents, Japan
- Dates: September 8 (Tue)–9 (Wed), 2026
- Venue: Curian (Shinagawa Ward General Civic Hall)
- Address: 5-18-1 Higashi-Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Chair: Atsuro Iwasawa (Tokyo Healthcare University)
- Vice Chair: Keisuke Nakamura (Tohoku University)
Meeting Overview
- Characteristic: An interdisciplinary academic meeting bringing together researchers and engineers across food, medical, environmental, materials, architectural, and hygiene management fields
- Common Themes: Antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral science
- Planned Program: Special lectures, panel discussions, basic courses, keynote lectures, symposia, general presentations, and product exhibitions
- Venue Layout: Hall A (Main Hall, 8F), Hall B (Small Hall, 1F), Hall C (Conference Room, 6F), Hall D (Event Hall, 7F), Registration Desk (8F)
In the official greeting, the organizers emphasize that one of the meeting’s greatest strengths is the creation of new insights and technological innovation through the intersection of different areas of expertise, with programs planned across industry, government, and academia.
Presentation Submission and Awards
- General Presentation Submission Period: April 1–May 10, 2026
- Presentation Formats: Oral and poster presentations
- Poster Award: Selected by vote of council members attending the meeting
- Best Presentation Award: Announced on the official website
- Patent Procedure Certification: Planned to be supported through inclusion in the annual meeting program published in the society journal
Participation and Networking Reception
- Registration: No advance registration is accepted; participants are asked to register at the venue on the day of the meeting
- Registration Fees: Member JPY 10,000 / Non-member JPY 12,000 / Student JPY 3,000 / Student Member Free
- Reception: September 8 (Tue), 2026, from 18:00
- Reception Venue: Alice aqua garden Shinagawa (NBF Shinagawa Tower Grand Passage II 3F, 2-16-5 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Additional Notes
- The official greeting notes that this is the first time the meeting has been held at the same venue since 2017.
- The meeting is also described as notable for the strong participation of corporate members.
- For student members, the event is positioned as an opportunity to learn about current industry trends and think about future career development.
- A timetable PDF and venue guide PDF are available on the official website.
