The 31st Congress of the Japanese Society for Palliative Medicine
Nobuyuki Yotani MD, PhD
Department of Palliative Medicine
National Center for Child Health and Development
President's Welcome Message
It is with great pleasure and honor that I announce the 31st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Palliative Medicine, to be held from Friday, June 19 to Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Fukuoka International Congress Center and Marine Messe Fukuoka Halls A and B.
Since our founding in 1996, the Japanese Society of Palliative Medicine has grown into a leading academic organization with over 12,000 members. Our members represent a diverse range of disciplines, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, medical social workers, and rehabilitation specialists. It is a profound honor to serve as the President for this significant event.
Our theme for this year's meeting is "Listening to Voices, Creating Together." We believe palliative care should not be a specialized treatment for a select few, but rather a "universal care" that is accessible to everyone. We aim to integrate this care into the wider community and create opportunities for all of us to think together about the support that is truly needed.
In today's society, the need for palliative care is more pressing than ever. Its importance extends beyond cancer area to a wide range of non-cancer conditions, such as dementia, kidney failure, Parkinson's disease, ALS, idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, and COPD. It is also crucial for children, the elderly, and for addressing complex social challenges like "isolation." As medical advancements allow more people to live with chronic illness, it is imperative that we sincerely listen to the "voices" of patients. We must address their challenges not only from a medical perspective but also by working together as a society.
With this in mind, our conference will have a strong academic program while also creating a space for lively discussion. We will focus on working with the wider community—an area we believe has not been explored enough—while keeping our academic standards high.
We have also planned many events for the public and children, giving people of all ages and backgrounds a chance to think about palliative care. We are also making sure the conference is welcoming and accessible for families and children.
The organizing committee is working tirelessly to make this conference a memorable and impactful event. I eagerly look forward to welcoming you all to Fukuoka.
Registration
* All dates are in Japan Standard Time (JST/UTC+9).
Registration Periods
Early-Bird Registration: 12:00 PM, April 21, 2026 - May 8, 2026
Late Registration: 12:00 PM, May 12, 2026 - July 31, 2026
* The deadline date is based on the arrival date of your application form and the confirmation of your payment of the registration fee to the Registration Office.
* Online registration only. Please be sure to make a registration through online before coming to the venue.
No application procedure will be accepted at the venue in-person.
Registration Fees
* All payment should be made only in Japanese yen.
* 10% consumption tax is included.
| Registration Category | Early-Bird (Until May. 8, 2026) |
Late (From May. 12, 2026) |
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| Participant from overseas | 15,000 JPY | 18,000 JPY |
| Resident*1 | Free | Free |
| Post-graduate Student*1 | Free | Free |
| Student*2 | Free | Free |
*1: Resident/Post-graduate Student must provide a certified document [PDF] to prove the personal status.
*2: Student is required to upload a scanned copy (in either jpeg or pdf format) of his/her student ID via online registration form.
Please be advised that “Student” rate will not be applied for students who have full-time job.
* Please make your own travel arrangements, including visa applications.
Fee includes:
- Attendance in all scientific sessions and Exhibition
- Access to the web-based abstract viewing system
- English Session with lunch (Meet the Expert) *Pre-registration is required
Sponsored Seminars (Luncheon) & English Session (with Lunch)
The following Two English Sessions require advance registration via the online registration form
-Meet the Expert 1
-Meet the Expert 2
For seminar details, please see the English page.
Please note that each seminar has a limited capacity, and tickets will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
*The lunch seminar will be conducted in Japanese. If you would like to attend the lunch seminar, please register via the Japanese version of the website. You can also register to attend “Meet the Expert.”
Payment
Please note that NO refund will be given once payment is completed. (Except in cases where participation is cancelled due to rejection of the abstract.)
- Payment should be made only in Japanese yen and by credit card.
- The credit cards listed below can be used to make payments via on-line.
- The payment will be made in the name of "JTB Comm Design Registration", not in the name of the symposium.
Receipt / Certificate of Attendance / Name badge
Receipt and certificate of attendance can be downloaded from your registration account.
＜Download period＞- Receipt: April 21, 2026 (Tue.) – August 31, 2026 (Mon.)
- Certificate: June 19, 2026 (Fri.) – August 31, 2026 (Mon)
- Name badge: June 4, 2026 (Thu.) – June 20, 2026 (Sat.)
Note: Once you complete lunch seminar registration, your name badge includes lunch seminar ticket(s). Please be sure to print it and bring with you to the conference venue.
Notification to attendees after registration
- After completing each step of the registration process, a total of three emails will be automatically sent to the registered email address, including the login password of your registered account.
- Please save your payment confirmation email as you will need it at the venue.
- Please be sure that your email account does not automatically discard the confirmation to the spam folder.
Especially for Gmail/Hotmail users,
Due to anti-spam settings, notification e-mails may not appear in the inbox folder.
Please be sure to check the “junk mail folder” or other folder, as it may be automatically sorted into this folder.
Please set up your e-mail settings so that you can receive e-mails from the “@mail.jtbcom.co.jp” domain, the address from which notification e-mails are sent.
- If you do not receive any confirmation emails within 24 hours, please contact the Registration Office.
Changes of Registration
Please revise your personal information by logging-in to your registration account.
If you would like to change your registration category, please contact the Registration Office.
Cancellation Policy
Please note that we do not accept any cancellation requests and no refunds will be given for registration.
Privacy Policy
The 31st Congress of the Japanese Society for Palliative Medicine Secretariat recognizes the importance of personal information and the importance of our responsibility to protect privacy.
Please note that personal information in the registration system will not be used for purposes other than the symposium. Your information will be stored in controlled servers with limited access.
Online Registration Process
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Step1
Enter the personal information
After completing personal information entry, an e-mail with your login password will be sent.
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Step2
Choose the registration category
After completing the entry of participation details, a confirmation e-mail will be sent.
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Step3
Payment procedure
After completing the payment, a payment confirmation e-mail will be sent, and you will be able to download your receipt, certificate of participation, and name badge.
For any inquiries about registration, please contact:
The 31st Congress of the Japanese Society for Palliative Medicine
Registration Office
c/o JTB Communication Design, Inc.
E-mail：jspm31-reg@jtbcom.co.jp
English Session
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