17th JBF Symposium

Program Summary


THE 17TH JBF SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM 
Date : Wed, 4th Mar. – Fri, 6th Mar. 2026
Venue:Himeji Culture and Convention Center (Arcrea HIMEJI) (Hyogo)

Language translation script (Japanese / English) will be projected at the main venue (Medium Hall).


Day 1: Wednesday, 4th Mar.

Medium Hall

13:00-13:20: Opening Remarks

  • Greetings/Katsutomo Hata (The 17th JBF Symposium Executive Committee Chair / Shionogi & Co., Ltd.)
  • Opening Remarks for 17th JBF Symposium / Akiko Ishii (National Institute of Health Sciences) 

 

Medium Hall

13:30-15:00: (Tentative) Middle molecules (nucleic acids, peptides)

We are planning a session on middle molecules (nucleic acids and peptides). We will update you when the details are decided.

 

Conference room

13:30-15:00: (Tentative) PCR related

PCR-related sessions are planned. We will update you when the details are decided.

 

Exhibition Hall

15:10-16:10: Booth introduction by sponsors

We have a viewing time for discussion and exchange. We will also conduct a stamp rally.

 

Medium Hall

16:20-17:50: Challenge for Junior Bioanalysts

We are planning a session of oral presentations by junior bioanalysts. We will update you when the details are decided.

 


Day 2: Thirsday, 5th Mar.

Medium Hall

9:00-11:00: Advancing Immunogenicity Assessment: The Latest Topics in ADA/NAb Assays and the Reporting Standardization

We are planning sessions related to ADA/NAb assays. We will update you when the details are decided.

 

Conference room

9:00-10:30: AI and Automation in Bioanalysis: Current Challenges and Future Directions

We are planning sessions related to AI and automation. We will update you when the details are decided.

 

Medium Hall

11:05-12:35: Shaping the Future of Biomarker Evaluation: Insights from Practice

We are planning a session related to biomarkers. We will update you when the details are decided.

 

12:40-13:30: Luncheon Seminar

We are planning a luncheon seminar by the sponsoring company. We will update it when the details are decided.

 

Exhibition Hall

13:40-14:50: Poster presentation (1)

  • DG Poster Presentation
  • General Poster Presentation

We will update you when the details are decided.

 

Medium Hall

15:00-16:40: (Tentative) Collaboration session with JSQA

We are planning a collaboration session with JSQA. We will update you when the details are decided.

 

Conference room

15:00-16:30: (Tentative) Patents

We are planning a session related to patents. We will update you when the details are decided.

 

Medium Hall

16:50-18:20: Basic Lecture

We are planning a session of the basic course. We will update you when the details are decided.

 

Conference room

16:50-18:20:Casual Follow-Up Session (1)

We plan to hold a casual meeting to follow up on the content of the session. We will update you when the details are decided.

 

Exhibition Hall

18:30-20:30: Banquet

 


Day 3: Friday, 6th Mar.

Medium Hall

9:00-11:00: Moving Forward with ICH M10 Implementation: Challenges and Solutions

ICH M10 related sessions are planned. We will update you when the details are decided.

 

Exhibition Hall

11:10-12:30: Poster presentation (2)

  • DG Poster Presentation
  • General Poster Presentation

We will update you when the details are decided.

 

12:40-13:30: Luncheon Seminar (2)

We are planning a luncheon seminar by the sponsoring company. We will update it when the details are decided.

 

Medium Hall

13:40-15:10: (Tentative) Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

We are planning sessions related to cell therapy and regenerative medicine. We will update you when the details are decided.

 

Conference room

13:40-15:10:Casual Follow-Up Session (2)

We plan to hold a casual meeting to follow up on the content of the session. We will update you when the details are decided.

 

Medium Hall

15:20-16:50: (Tentative) High molecules (Antibodies, ADCs)

We are planning sessions related to high molecules (Antibodies, ADCs). We will update you when the details are decided.

 

Medium Hall

16:55-17:20: Closing Remarks

  • Best poster award ceremony
  • Closing