2026 Meeting
We are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Meeting will take place in Kobe, Japan! Panama, a land radiating with life, perfectly imperfect, and full of authenticity! Where the Northern and Southern worlds connect, old and new worlds coexist, and cosmopolitan landscapes live in harmony with wild, untamed rainforests. The Annual Meeting will take place April 20 – 24, 2026 at the Portopia Hotel
Meeting Information
Meeting Information
Please plan to attend the 35th Annual Meeting from April 20 – 24, 2026 in the historic, unique and diverse city of Kobe, Japan. The 2026 meeting will begin with a Satellite Meeting on Monday April 20, 2026 and a Welcome Reception on Monday evening for all attendees. Both the satellite and annual meeting will be held at the Portopia Hotel.
Conference Key Dates
SUBMISSIONS
September 8, 2025 – Last day to submit recommendations for NCM Distinguished Career Award & Early Career Award (keynote)
October 6, 2025 – Call for Oral abstracts (individual and team) abstracts opens
October 6, 2025 – Call for Poster abstracts opens
October 6, 2025 – Scholarship applications open
October 6, 2025 – Diversity Applications Open
December 1, 2025 – Last day to submit Oral abstracts (team and oral)**
December 1, 2025 – Last day to submit Scholarship applications (whether poster or oral submission)**
January 13, 2026 – Team and Individual Oral Decisions Made/Notifications sent
February 10, 2026 – Last day to submit Poster abstracts
REGISTRATION & HOUSING
January 13, 2026 – Conference registration and housing opens
March 9, 2026 – Last day to register at “early-bird” conference rate
March 16, 2026 – Last day to reserve lodging within guaranteed block period
March 30, 2026 – Last day to register at “regular” conference rate
CONFERENCE DATES
April 20, 2026 – Satellite Meeting (Monday)
April 21, 2026 – Annual Conference starts (Tuesday – Friday)
April 24, 2026 – Annual Conference ends
