ISAPP 2026 ANNUAL MEETING
October 6-8, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
ISAPP’s 2026 annual meeting in Tokyo brings together expert scientists from across the globe for an interactive forum for learning, community building and advancing the science together over three days.
The first day features a symposium plenary program co-developed with the Japanese Society for Lactic Acid Bacteria, the Intestinal Microbiology Society, and the Japanese Association for Food Immunology. Session chairs from ISAPP and these local scientific societies have curated a program featuring local and international scientists to maximize international knowledge exchange and professional connections. This day is open to external registration, and is included within the annual meeting registration for invited experts, industry members and SFA delegates.
These symposium sessions will be followed by ISAPP’s familiar, high-interest meeting program for members and invited experts over two days, which includes plenary lectures, late breaking news, an interactive panel discussion, and an afternoon of discussion groups on current and topical scientific issues. The program will conclude with a member program for student and industry members to explore ongoing implementation of science in the field.
Registration
Registration is now open for invited experts and ISAPP industry advisory committee (IAC) members. Your registration for the annual meeting includes the full three-day program October 6-8, 2026, including the one-day symposium sessions. (External registration for one-day symposium plenary program on October 6, 2026 opens soon.)
Program
The 2026 meeting program will bring together an engaging lineup of speakers from both near and far, providing unique opportunities for global exchange and networking. An early release of the program is now available and speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Accommodations
The Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Roppongi is conveniently located a short walk from the meeting venue, and directly connected to the metro (Roppongi 1-Chome Station). Modern hotel rooms with breakfast included can be reserved under the ISAPP conference rate. A booking link will become available shortly. Please note: rooms for invited experts and delegates from the students and fellows association (SFA) are booked directly by ISAPP. Questions: laura@isappscience.org.
Discussion Groups
Discussion groups are a much-anticipated part of the annual meeting program. At the 2026 meeting, they will be held on the afternoon of 7th October. IAC members are asked to select a discussion group upon registering for the meeting.
Abstract submission
Opening in March, abstracts will be accepted for consideration for the poster session and short talks in the meeting program.
Social events
Meeting registration includes a networking reception and poster session on the first evening, and a gala dinner on the second evening. Details to be announced.
Industry Post-meeting Program
The afternoon of Thursday 8th October is an opportunity for ISAPP industry members to gather together for learning and connection. This part of the program is organised by Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) representatives and provides a forum for exchange with early career researchers from the ISAPP Students and Fellows Association (SFA) on innovation-related topics.
Venue
Our venue for the 2026 ISAPP symposium and annual meeting is the centrally-located Akasaka Intercity Conference Center (AICC) in Tokyo, Japan.
