Thank you for your cooperation with the symposium at the 78th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan (2026). Please note the following points regarding the symposium.

For Symposium Speakers

Registration for Participation

  • Entry Type: Select the appropriate category － “Active/Overseas member”, “Invited speaker (Japan)”, or “Invited speaker (International)”.
  • Presentation Type: Select the appropriate symposium number.   Confirm your symposium number

    Note: If you also wish to give an oral presentation, please complete your symposium registration first. Then, add a separate registration for the oral presentation. On additional registration, select “(Already registered with another ID)” for fees. To download your admission pass, log in to the Confirm Application page using the account associated with the paid registration.

Abstract Submission

  • Log in to the presentation submission site using the Registration No. (ID) and Password sent by email after completing participant registration, and complete their presentation and abstract registration by May 20 (Wed), 2026 at 12 noon (JST).

Confirmation of Presentation Schedule

Your presentation number, presentation date and time, and venue will be sent by email once the program is finalized in mid-June 2026.

Preparation of Presentation Slides

  • Presentation slides must be in PowerPoint format. Audio output is not supported.
  • We recommend a font size of at least 18 points, preferably 24 points or larger, so that text is readable from the back of the room.
  • Avoid using red and green together, as this combination may be difficult for color-blind audience members to distinguish.

Guidelines for Presentations and Slide Preparation

  • Laptops must be brought by the organizer or presenter.
  • A projector and an HDMI terminal (Type A: standard type) are provided in the presentation room.
    Other types (mini, micro, etc.) are not supported. If you need a conversion cable, please bring your own.
  • Connection to and operation of the projector are, in principle, the responsibility of the organizer or presenter. If you have any questions, please contact the room staff.
  • Organizers are requested to inform speakers in advance about the program schedule for the day and the available equipment.

Visa Support for Invited Speakers

All foreign nationals entering Japan must possess a valid passport.
Participants from countries without a visa exemption agreement with Japan are required to obtain a visa prior to departure.
The documents required for a visa application vary by country. Please check in advance with the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country regarding the necessary documents.
Further information is available on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

—Details—
The following documents are generally required for a visa application:

  • Letter of Guarantee (身元保証書)
  • Letter of Reason for Invitation (招聘理由書)
  • Schedule of Stay (滞在予定表)

If you require assistance in preparing these documents, please contact the SBJ Office ().
When contacting the SBJ Office, please provide the following information:

  1. Full name, gender, age, and date of birth
  2. Address, phone number, and valid email address
  3. Passport number, date of issue, and date of expiration
  4. Affiliation (department and address)
  5. Emergency contact (name, email address, and phone/fax number)
  6. Travel itinerary (arrival and departure dates), activity plan, and hotel information

The SBJ office can also provide an invitation letter and a brochure of the SBJ in PDF format.

For Organizers

[Important]

  • Representative organizers designated in advance will be issued an account by the SBJ office to review the registration status and details of presentations in their respective symposia. Organizers are kindly requested to remind speakers to complete their presentation and abstract submissions by the deadline.
  • Please note that symposium organizers must complete their own participant registration separately.

Registration for Participation

  • Entry Type: Select “Active/Overseas member”.
  • Presentation Type:
    If you will also give a presentation in a symposium － Select the applicable symposium number ( Confirm your symposium number).
    If you will not give a presentation in a symposium － Select either“No Presentation” or “General Presentation,” as appropriate.