Program Summary

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
