The 20th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition (IBS2026)

Registration

Guidelines for Participant Registration

1. Early Registration Period

On-site registration is expected to be crowded. As discounted fees are available, we recommend early registration.


Early Registration: November 21, 2025 (Fri) 2:00 PM JST – April 17, 2026 (Fri) 1:00 PM JST
Late Registration: May 11, 2026 (Mon) 12:00 PM JST – July 2, 2026 (Thu) 12:00 PM JST

2. Registration

  Early Registration Late Registration One-day Registration
(Early / Late) ※3
November 21, 2025 (Fri)
2:00 PM JST

April 17, 2026 (Fri)
1:00 PM JST
May 11, 2026 (Mon)
12:00 PM JST

 July 2, 2026 (Thu)
12:00 PM JST
November 10, 2025 (Mon)
12:00 PM JST

July 2, 2026 (Thu)
12:00 PM JST
Registration Fees Banquet Fees Registration Fees Banquet Fees Registration Fees Banquet Fees
General 60,000 JPY 8,000 JPY 80,000 JPY 8,000 JPY 45,000 JPY 8,000 JPY
Student 30,000 JPY 8,000 JPY 40,000 JPY 8,000 JPY 15,000 JPY 8,000 JPY
Corporate Participants(※1) 80,000 JPY 8,000 JPY 100,000 JPY 8,000 JPY 50,000 JPY 8,000 JPY
Accompany Person (※2) 20,000 JPY 8,000 JPY 30,000 JPY 8,000 JPY 10,000 JPY 8,000 JPY

(All amounts are inclusive of 10% tax.)


※1 Corporate Participants: Corporate participants are those who are affiliated to private companies or for-profit organizations and attend the meeting for purposes such as participation, attending sessions, collecting information, or presenting research. In principle, this category applies to individuals who are not affiliated with universities or public research institutions.

By registering under this category, participants are entitled to attend academic sessions, enter the exhibition area, and join social events (if applicable).

Please note that this is separate from exhibiting as a corporate exhibitor. If you wish to exhibit, please complete the application separately through the “Sponsorship” process.


※2: Accompanying Persons: Defined as family members or companions of participants. In principle, they are not permitted to attend scientific sessions (lectures, symposia, etc.).


※3: The registration fee for one-day registration is fixed and there are no early discounts.


The registration fee includes:
Participant name badge
Access to all sessions
Program book (PDF) and abstract viewing rights
Access to poster sessions and corporate exhibitions
Admission to the Opening Ceremony
Beverages during breaks
Lunch


Important Notice

  • Irrespective of your present status (General, Student, etc.), please choose the registration category according to your expected status during the conference period (June 28 – July 2, 2026).

For Graduate and Undergraduate Students

You will be required to present your student ID at the time of registration.


  • For Early Registration: Please follow the on-screen instructions and upload copies of both sides of your student ID card (with the expiration date clearly indicated).
  • For On-site Registration: Please present your student ID card at the registration desk.

3. Number of Qualified Invoice Issuer (Invoice Number)

  • This society is not a qualified invoice issuer.

4. Payment Methods and Cancellation Policy

  • Please choose either credit card payment or bank transfer for the registration fee.
Please note that payments after May 11, 2026 (Mon) 12:00 PM will only be accepted by credit card.
  • Cancellation/Changes of Early Registration
    Registration fees cannot be refunded for any reason.
    Please take care to avoid duplicate registrations or duplicate payments.

5. Registration Page

  • Please access the “Click here to start Registration” button below, create an account, and complete your registration.

※Please note your registration ID and password as they will be required to review or amend your registration details.


6. On-site Registration during the Meeting

Online registration via the registration system will also be available during the meeting period.


Payment can be made by credit card only.

7. Receipts and Name Badges

The following items can be downloaded from the registration system:

① Receipt for the registration fee
② Name badge (available for download from mid-June 2026)

※Please note that receipts and name badges will not be sent by postal mail.


1) For Early Registration
Please download and print your name badge from your Confit account page and bring it with you to the venue.
Cardholders will be provided at the venue.


2) For On-site Registration at the Venue
Your registration status will be confirmed at the reception desk, and your name badge will be handed to you.

8. Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony

Date & Time: June 28, 2026 (Sun) 18:30–20:30 (scheduled)
Venue: Kobe Portopia Hotel
https://www.portopia.co.jp/en/
Participation Fee: Free of charge

※Please indicate your attendance on the Opening Ceremony section of the registration page.
※As registration for the Opening Ceremony will close once capacity is reached, we kindly ask you to respond as early as possible if you wish to attend.

9. Banquet

Banquet

Date & Time: July 2, 2026 (Thu) 18:30–20:30 (scheduled)
Venue: Kobe Portopia Hotel
https://www.portopia.co.jp/en/
Participation Fee: JPY 8,000 (tax included)

※Please apply through the registration page.
※As registration for the Banquet will close once capacity is reached, we kindly encourage you to apply as early as possible if you wish to attend.