Academic Conference / Hokkaido
The 78th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan [Hokkaido]
This annual meeting will feature a broad range of programs related to the activities of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan, including award ceremonies, general presentations, symposia, exhibitions, and new career-oriented initiatives for students.
Date
September 15 (Tue)–17 (Thu), 2026
Venue
Hokkaido University, Sapporo Campus
City
Sapporo, Hokkaido
Field
Biotechnology
Event Information
- Meeting Name: The 78th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan
- Dates: September 15 (Tue)–17 (Thu), 2026
- Venue: Hokkaido University, Sapporo Campus
- Main Venue: Halls and lecture rooms of the Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education
- Exhibition Venue: Second Gymnasium
- Nearest Subway Station: Kita 18 Jo Station
- Chairperson: Prof. Masaaki Konishi (Kitami Institute of Technology)
Meeting Overview
- Planned Programs: Award ceremonies, general presentations, symposia, exhibitions, luncheon seminars, and other society-related activities
- New Initiative: Student Career Exhibition
- Student Career Exhibition: A new program designed to help student participants gather information on biotechnology-related career opportunities and exchange ideas with HR representatives
- International Programs: Invited lectures and collaborative activities involving KSBB, BEST, TSB, and PSM
- Number of Symposia: 28 symposia are scheduled
The official website highlights not only the latest academic research in biotechnology but also international exchange programs and student-oriented career support as notable features of this meeting.
Registration and Presentation Submission
- Early Registration: April 10 (Fri)–July 24 (Fri), 2026, 17:00 JST
- Late / On-site Registration: August 3 (Mon)–September 17 (Thu), 2026
- Presentation Submission and Abstract Registration: April 10 (Fri)–May 20 (Wed), 2026, 12:00 noon JST
- Program Release: July 21 (Tue), 2026 (scheduled)
- Publication of Abstracts (Participants Only) and Topics Collection: September 1 (Tue), 2026 (scheduled)
Secretariat Information
- Organizing Committee: The 78th Annual Meeting Organizing Committee of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan
- Address: Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory, Kitami Institute of Technology, 165 Koen-cho, Kitami, Hokkaido 090-8507, Japan
Additional Notes
- The official website provides sections for registration, presentation submission, program information, exhibition and sponsorship, venue and access, and FAQs.
- In addition to corporate exhibitions, the meeting will also host a student career exhibition.
- The meeting website was opened on March 2, 2026.
- Banquet: September 15 (Tue), 2026, 18:30–20:30 at New Otani Inn Sapporo
