Important announcement
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be given for cancellations after the 1st of October, 2026 (JST). if you need to cancel your participation, you must contact to the ISHOC-2026 Secretariat, Prof. Suzue Yoneda.
Sep 28, 2026 10:39 AM JST
Registration Notice
The number of participants planning to attend the conference, as well as the Welcome Party,
Excursion and Early Career Dinner, has exceeded our initial expectations.
Due to the limited capacity of these events, registration for the Welcome Party,
Excursion and Early Career Dinner is expected to close around September 24.
If you wish to participate in any of these events,
we kindly encourage you to complete your registration as soon as possible.
Thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation.Makoto Nanko
Sep 14, 2026 6:07 PM JST
Announcements
Announcement of Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception of ISHOC2026 will be held on Pier Bandai from 05:30 PM, October 18. The information of the welcome reception is goven in the new tab in General Information.
The number of registrants for our conference has already exceeded the number from the last ISHOC, and there has been a very high number of requests to attend the welcome party. Please understand that we will no longer be able to accept registrations once we reach the capacity limit at Pier Bandai.
Sep 28, 2026 8:23 PM JST
Program Overview Now Available!
We are pleased to announce that the Program Overview for the upcoming conference has been officially published. You can now view the schedule and session details on our website. Please visit the "Program overview" page to check the latest updates.
Jun 19, 2026 7:29 AM JST
Postponement of Registration System Opening
The opening of registration system has been rescheduled and will now be available on June 30.
Jun 12, 2026 9:22 AM JST
Update: Accommodation Information Now Available!
We want your stay in Niigata to be as comfortable and hassle-free as possible!
We have just updated our Accommodation page with hotel reservation portals recommended by JTB (Japan Travel Bureau). These links are provided to assist you in finding the best stay for your trip, with dedicated interfaces for both international and domestic participants.
Please visit the [Accommodation] page for more details and to secure your booking.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
May 8, 2026 7:15 AM JST
Dear Colleagues and Researchers,
We have received many requests for more time,
so we are extending the abstract submission deadline to April 30, 2026.Thank you for your continued interest and support.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.Best regards,
Makoto NankoMar 26, 2026 4:06 PM JST