The 79th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan【Osaka Prefecture】
The 79th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan (2027) will take place September 15–17, 2027, at Morinomiya Campus, Osaka Metropolitan University, in Osaka, Japan. Organized by the Society for Biotechnology, Japan (SBJ), the meeting covers scientific fields ranging from fundamental life sciences to industrial applications, including microbiology, fermentation engineering, cell culture, bioprocess engineering, enzyme engineering, metabolic engineering and synthetic biology. Symposium proposals for the 2027 meeting are currently being accepted, with a submission deadline of December 25, 2026.
Meeting Theme and Objectives
The Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan provides a forum for sharing scientific findings on the use of biological functions in research, development and industrial applications. It brings together disciplines such as biology, chemistry, engineering and information science, with applications in food production, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, environmental technologies and biomaterials.
The call for symposium proposals for the 79th annual meeting emphasizes the development of emerging research fields, international scientific exchange, industry-academia collaboration, interdisciplinary research, contributions to sustainability and support for early-career researchers. A formal overarching theme for the 79th annual meeting has not yet been confirmed.
Official information: SBJ Annual Meeting / Call for Symposium Proposals (Japanese)
79th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan: Event Information
- Official English Name: The 79th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan (2027)
- Official Japanese Name: 第79回日本生物工学会大会（2027）
- Dates: September 15–17, 2027 (Wednesday–Friday)
- Venue: Morinomiya Campus, Osaka Metropolitan University
- Address: 132-1 Morinomiya 2-chome, Joto-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 536-8525, Japan
- Organizer: The Society for Biotechnology, Japan (SBJ)
- Meeting Format: A physical venue has been announced. Online streaming and hybrid participation arrangements have not been confirmed.
- Dedicated Meeting Website: Scheduled to launch in March 2027.
Official information: Annual Meeting (English) / Annual Meeting Information (Japanese)
Meeting Organization
Meeting Chairperson: Dr. Atsushi Okazawa (Osaka Metropolitan University)
The symposium proposal coordinator is Dr. Yoshihiro Ojima of the Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University. Contact information for symposium proposal inquiries is available in the official call for proposals.
The contact details below are for the SBJ Business Office. Details of the dedicated administrative secretariat and general meeting inquiries for the 79th annual meeting should be checked once the meeting website launches.
- Society Business Office: The Society for Biotechnology, Japan
- Address: Faculty of Engineering, The University of Osaka, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
- Tel: +81-6-6876-2731
- Fax: +81-6-6879-2034
Official information: Meeting Chairperson and SBJ Business Office / Symposium Proposal Contact and Guidelines (Japanese)
Key Research Areas and Highlights
The following are representative research areas in biotechnology. They do not constitute a confirmed list of presentations or symposia at the 79th annual meeting.
- Microbiology and Fermentation Engineering: Exploration of microbial functions, fermentative production, strain improvement and applications in food and chemical production.
- Bioprocess Engineering: Culture condition optimization, bioreactors, process control, scale-up and production efficiency.
- Animal Cells and Cell Culture: Mammalian and other animal cell culture, production of antibodies and recombinant proteins, and cellular functional analysis.
- Enzyme and Protein Engineering: Modification of enzyme functions, protein design and biocatalytic conversion.
- Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology: Metabolic pathway design, genome modification and cell-based production of valuable compounds.
- Biomaterials and Environmental Biotechnology: Biomass utilization, resource circulation, reduced environmental impact and sustainable manufacturing.
- Bioinformatics and Data-Driven Research: Omics analysis, metabolic data analysis, experimental design and data-driven research and development.
Pharma Nexus highlights: Relevant technologies supporting biotechnology research include cell culture systems, single-use bioreactors, culture media and reagents, liquid handling, process analytical technology (PAT), automated pH measurement and cellular analysis instruments. Technology transfer from research to manufacturing, improved reproducibility in culture processes and commercialization through industry-academia collaboration are particularly noteworthy. These are related technology areas, not a list of confirmed products to be exhibited at the 79th annual meeting.
Official information: The Society for Biotechnology, Japan: Research and Scientific Activities
Call for Abstracts and Symposium Proposals (Proposals Open)
The call for symposium proposals for the 79th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan opened on November 2, 2026. This is separate from the submission of general scientific presentations.
- Symposium Proposal Submission Period: November 2–December 25, 2026 (Monday–Friday).
- Eligibility: Symposium organizers must be regular SBJ members when meeting registration opens.
- Session Duration: Normally 120 minutes per symposium.
- Presentation Language: Japanese or English.
- Session Format: Parallel sessions across multiple venues during the meeting.
- Submission Procedure: Complete the designated proposal document and submit it using the official Google Form.
- Acceptance Notifications: Expected by email in early February 2027.
Proposal Content: Symposium title and language, objectives, organizer details, estimated numbers of speakers and participants, involvement of an SBJ research division, and any additional requests.
Selection Priorities: If the number of proposals exceeds venue capacity, preference will be given to initiatives supporting emerging research fields, international collaboration, industry-academia partnerships, interdisciplinary research, regional development, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), early-career researchers, doctoral education and the advancement of women in research. Joint events involving external organizations and financial contributions require prior consultation. The organizing committee does not normally cover speaker travel expenses or honoraria.
General Scientific Presentation Submissions: Opening dates, submission deadlines and abstract requirements have not been announced. Conditions from the previous meeting have not been applied.
Official information: Symposium Proposal Guidelines, Proposal Document and Submission Form (Japanese)
Scientific Program and Schedule
The detailed scientific program, speakers, general presentation schedules, awards ceremony, award lectures and industry seminars for the 79th annual meeting are under preparation. The organizers have announced plans to hold symposia in parallel across multiple venues during the meeting.
- Meeting Dates: September 15–17, 2027.
- Accepted Symposia: Titles, objectives and organizer details will be published on the meeting website.
- Dedicated Meeting Website: Scheduled to launch in March 2027.
- Program PDF and Meeting Abstracts: Publication dates to be announced.
For reference, the 78th annual meeting in 2026 included general scientific presentations, symposia, award lectures, luncheon seminars and networking opportunities for early-career researchers. These are examples from the previous meeting, not confirmed activities for the 79th annual meeting.
Official information: Annual Meeting and Program Publication Schedule / Reference: 78th Annual Meeting Overview
Registration and Fees
The official English SBJ Annual Meeting page lists the registration schedule for the 79th annual meeting as to be announced. The official registration fee schedule for 2027 has not been confirmed.
- Early Bird Registration: Under preparation.
- Late Registration: Under preparation.
- Registration Fees and Membership Categories: Under preparation.
- Student and Nonmember Participation Requirements: Under preparation.
- Registration Procedures and Online Participation Requirements: Details not confirmed.
Symposium organizers must be regular SBJ members when meeting registration opens. Applicants should pay particular attention to the registration opening date and membership requirements.
Official information: Annual Meeting and Registration Schedule
Corporate Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
The SBJ Annual Meeting provides opportunities for companies supplying research instruments, culture systems, analytical instruments, bioprocess products, reagents and contract research services to engage with biotechnology researchers. Official exhibitor and sponsorship application details for the 79th annual meeting have not yet been confirmed.
- Exhibitor and Sponsorship Applications: Under preparation.
- Exhibitor Application Deadline: Under preparation.
- Exhibition Fees and Booth Specifications: Under preparation.
- Industry Seminars, Advertising and Sponsorship Packages: Details not confirmed.
- Exhibition Venue and Move-in/Move-out Requirements: Details not confirmed.
Reference: 78th Annual Meeting (2026)
According to the official post-meeting report, the 2026 meeting attracted 1,826 participants. Corporate-supported activities included luncheon seminars, exhibitions, advertising and company seminars for students. These figures and activities refer to the previous meeting and do not indicate confirmed attendance, exhibition scale or sponsorship arrangements for 2027.
Official information: 79th Annual Meeting Updates / Reference: 78th Annual Meeting Report (Japanese)
Venue and Access
Morinomiya Campus, Osaka Metropolitan University
132-1 Morinomiya 2-chome, Joto-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 536-8525, Japan
- Morinomiya Station: Approximately 13 minutes on foot from Osaka Metro Exit 4 (Chuo and Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi lines) or the JR Osaka Loop Line North Exit.
- Kyobashi Station: Approximately 15 minutes on foot from the JR South Exit or Keihan Katamachi Exit.
- Midoribashi Station: Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Osaka Metro Exit 2 (Chuo and Imazatosuji lines).
- Shigino Station: Approximately 13 minutes on foot from Osaka Metro Exit 2 (Imazatosuji Line) or the JR East Exit.
The university generally requests visitors to avoid traveling to campus by private car. A proposed new Morinomiya station is scheduled to open in spring 2028 and is therefore not included as an access option for the 2027 meeting. Consult the dedicated meeting website for the buildings, lecture rooms and registration locations once announced.
Official information: Osaka Metropolitan University Access Map (Japanese) / Morinomiya Campus (English)
Official Websites
79th SBJ Annual Meeting Information (English)
Annual Meeting Information (Japanese)
Call for Symposium Proposals (December 25, 2026 Deadline)
The Society for Biotechnology, Japan
Reference: 78th Annual Meeting Official Website
Osaka Metropolitan University Morinomiya Campus
Information checked November 13, 2026. The dedicated website for the 79th annual meeting is scheduled to launch in March 2027. Please consult forthcoming official announcements for the detailed program, general presentation submissions, registration and corporate sponsorship information. Information from the 2026 meeting is presented separately for reference.
