N2026 Conference Program & Abstracts – Final Version Now Available

The final version of the N2026 Conference Program & Abstracts (PDF, approximately 60 MB; November 9, 2026) is now available for download from the "N2026 Program & Abstracts" link under General Information in the left-hand menu.

This final edition reflects the confirmed conference program and presentations, including cancellations and updates through November 6, 2026. It contains the detailed program, presentation guidelines, participant information, and abstracts.

We sincerely thank all participants, presenters, session chairs, and conveners for their contributions to the success of N2026.

Your Voice Can Still Shape N2026!

Although N2026 has successfully concluded with the adoption of the Kyoto Declaration, we are still welcoming your contributions to Stakeholder Voices: Kyoto 2026.

This companion document will bring together diverse perspectives, concerns, expectations, and proposed actions from N2026 participants. Unlike the Kyoto Declaration, it is not intended to represent a negotiated consensus, but to preserve the richness of different voices.

Whether or not you participated in MSR4, we warmly invite you to share your perspectives. If you have already responded, additional reflections are also welcome.

Submission deadline: November 20, 2026 (23:59 JST)Share Your Voice – MSR4 Response Form

We plan to publish Stakeholder Voices: Kyoto 2026 on the INI and N2026 websites around December 1, 2026.

Thank you for helping carry the N2026 dialogue beyond Kyoto!

Join MSR3 and MSR4 on the Final Day of N2026!

Two Multi-Stakeholder Roundtables (MSR3 and MSR4) will take place on the morning of Friday, November 6 (Day 5), offering opportunities to contribute to the final stages of the Kyoto Declaration process and help shape future action on sustainable nitrogen management.

MSR3: Toward Adoption of the Kyoto Declaration (09:00–10:30)
Participants will reflect on the evolution of nitrogen declarations and the latest revisions to the Kyoto Declaration through dialogue with fellow participants. Together, we will assess its readiness for adoption, identify any critical remaining issues, and highlight priorities for the afternoon Panel Discussion.

MSR4: Broadening the Voices (10:50–12:20)
Through small-group dialogue and individual reflection, participants will explore what different stakeholders can contribute, what they expect from INI and the scientific community, and what actions they personally wish to take over the next three years. Their contributions will help shape Stakeholder Voices, the companion document to the Kyoto Declaration.

Venue: Annex Hall 1

Session details:
MSR3
MSR4

All N2026 participants are welcome, including those who did not attend MSR1 or MSR2.
Please join us and make your voice part of the outcomes of N2026!

We look forward to seeing you there!

N2026 Gala Dinner – November 5
The N2026 Gala Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 5, at Prince Hall, The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, located just across the street from ICC Kyoto.

Doors open: 18:00
Gala Dinner: 18:30–21:00
Venue: Prince Hall, The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike

Please note that all guests must leave the venue by 21:00.
The Gala Dinner is open only to participants who have registered for the Gala Dinner in advance.
Walk-in participation is not available.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Gala Dinner!

Session Materials for MSR1 and MSR2 Now Available

The materials to guide the discussions and group activities in the two Multi-Stakeholder Roundtables (MSR1 and MSR2) on the afternoon of Thursday, November 5 (Day 4), are now available through the Confit program.

MSR1: Future Visions for the Kyoto Declaration (13:20–14:50)
Participants will explore four visions for sustainable nitrogen management in 2056 and work backward to identify key barriers and priorities for action today. The outcomes will provide input to the refinement of the Kyoto Declaration.

MSR2: Connecting Science and Stakeholders (15:10–16:40)
Participants from diverse stakeholder groups will discuss what they can contribute to sustainable nitrogen management and what they expect from the International Nitrogen Initiative (INI) and the scientific community. Their perspectives will primarily contribute to the Stakeholder Voices companion document.

Session materials and details:
MSR1
MSR2

We encourage participants to take a look at the materials before joining the sessions. We look forward to engaging discussions!

Photography and Media Coverage at N2026

Please be advised that photography may take place at the N2026 venue throughout the conference.
Photographs may be taken by authorized personnel, including conference organizers, venue staff, and accredited media representatives, for documentation, reporting, and public communication purposes.
Authorized photographers will wear identifying armbands or other visible identification.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

N2026 Conference Program & Abstracts Now Available

The N2026 Conference Program & Abstracts

The N2026 Conference Program & Abstracts (PDF, 55 MB; updated October 24, 2026)  is now available for download from the "N2026 Program & Abstracts" link under General Information in the left-hand menu.

The PDF includes the detailed conference program, presentation guidelines, participant information, and abstracts.

Please note: The online Confit Program is the primary source for program information and abstracts. For the latest updates, please refer to Confit.

N2026 Special Issues: Call for Papers

Two journals are inviting submissions to special issues associated with N2026. We encourage participants to develop their research and conference discussions into journal articles.

Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (SSPN)
Soil Health and Sustainable Nitrogen Management for Future Generations (N2026)Focuses on soil health, plant nutrition, and sustainable nitrogen management in agricultural and related systems.
Call for Papers

Nitrogen Cycling
Covers a broad range of nitrogen cycling research, including biogeochemical processes, environmental impacts, and sustainable nitrogen management across ecosystems.
Call for Papers

We welcome your contributions!

Help Shape the Future of Nitrogen Data

We invite N2026 participants to contribute to the Global Nitrogen Cycle Data Stakeholder Survey.

The survey seeks input from researchers, data managers, policymakers, and practitioners working with nitrogen-related data, from global datasets to local applications. Your feedback will help identify barriers and opportunities in nitrogen data and metrics, inform the development of the iN-Net nitrogen data dashboard, and improve understanding of data gaps and user needs.

Please contribute to the Global Nitrogen Cycle Data Stakeholder Survey.

Join the Networking Dinner for young researchers and students!!
We are pleased to announce the Networking Dinner on 4th Nov. (Wed) hosted by Japan-YWP (Young Water Professionals).

Participation is open to anyone aged 35 or younger, and is FREE of charge (limited to the first 40 registrants).
For further details and registration information, please see the flyer.