The 68th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists The 68th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists
Date: March 6-8, 2027 Venue: Ryukoku University, Fukakusa Campus
JP

General Information

1st Announcement of the 68th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists

  1. Dates
  2. Venue
  3. Annual Meeting Schedule (Tentative)
  4. Application for Participation and Presentation
  5. General Presentations, etc.
  6. Symposium
  7. Related Meetings
  8. Award Ceremony, Award Lectures, and Banquet
  9. Book of Abstracts
  10. Accommodation
  11. Child Care Room
  12. Call for Advertisements and Exhibitions
  13. Contact and Inquiries

We are pleased to announce the outline of the 68th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists (JSPP). This will be the first annual meeting to be held in Kyoto in 15 years since the 2012 meeting held at Kyoto Sangyo University. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of our members affiliated with the Faculty of Agriculture at Ryukoku University, the upcoming meeting will take place at the university’s Fukakusa Campus. Located in the southern area of the historical city of Kyoto, the Fukakusa Campus features a beautiful environment. It offers excellent access via the Keihan Electric Railway, the JR Nara Line and the Kyoto Municipal Subway. Famous tourist spots, such as the Fushimi Inari Shrine, are also within walking distance. We look forward to active research presentations, fruitful discussions, and vibrant exchanges in this wonderful setting.

The Kyoto Annual Meeting will be held in a hybrid format combining on-site presentations and online participation.

We cordially invite as many members as possible to attend.

Chairperson of the Annual Meeting Committee
Takayuki Kohchi

01. Dates

March 6 (Saturday)–8 (Monday), 2027

02. Venue

Ryukoku University, Fukakusa Campus
Fukakusa-Tsukamotocho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8577, Japan

https://www.ryukoku.ac.jp/english2/about/access/fukakusa.html

03. Annual Meeting Schedule (Tentative)

March 5 (Friday):

PCP Editors’ Committee Meeting, PCP Editorial Board Meeting, Board of Delegates Meeting (evening)

March 6 (Saturday): Annual Meeting Day 1

General presentations, symposia, and other events

March 7 (Sunday): Annual Meeting Day 2

General presentations, symposia, Award Ceremony and Award Lectures (afternoon), Banquet

March 8 (Monday): Annual Meeting Day 3

General presentations, symposia, and other events

Details of Poster Presentations (in-person) and the High School Student Poster Presentation (in-person) will be announced on the Annual Meeting website (https://jspp.org/annualmeeting/68/en_index.html)

04. Application for Participation and Presentation

  • All applications for participation and presentation, as well as abstract submission must be completed online. The tentative deadline for abstract submission (Japanese and English) is November 24, 2026 (Tuesday). The deadline for pre-registration for participation without an abstract is January 25, 2027 (Monday).
  • Registration details will be announced on the Annual Meeting website:
    https://jspp.org/annualmeeting/68/en_index.html
  • Online participants will be able to give oral presentations, attend sessions and participate in Q&A sessions. Please note that poster presentations will be held exclusively on-site.

05. General Presentations, etc.

  • Oral and poster presentations will be given. Please note that the presentation format is subject to change.
  • Poster presentations will be conducted only at the physical venue.
  • Oral presentations can be delivered either on-site or remotely online via Zoom.
  • Only LCD projectors will be available for oral presentations.
  • Details regarding online oral presentations and abstract formatting will be announced on the Annual Meeting website.
  • The PCP Poster Award is organized by the Editorial Board of PCP. The PCP Poster Award will be awarded to selected doctoral student presentations. Prior application is required.

Details will be announced on the Annual Meeting website:
https://jspp.org/annualmeeting/68/en_index.html

06. Symposium

The call for symposium proposals according to the following policy is open until August 28, 2026.

  • Symposium proposals will be solicited from JSPP members.
  • In principle, symposium presentations should be given in English.
  • Symposia will be allocated three-hour slots, scheduled for either in the morning or afternoon during the Annual Meeting (except for the afternoon of Day 2).
  • Symposia may be conducted either on-site or online. A combination of on-site and online presentations is also possible.
  • Only LCD projectors will be available for symposia.
  • JSPP plans to provide financial support (up to 500,000 yen per symposium for several selected symposia) to facilitate the invitation of overseas speakers. Symposia co-sponsored by other organizations, however, are not eligible for this support. Recipients of financial support will be required to submit a brief report for publication in the Annual Meeting newsletter after the meeting.
  • To propose a symposium, please submit the application form via email to the Annual Meeting Committee Secretariat (jspp2027@nacos.com) by August 28, 2026.
  • If you do not receive a confirmation email within one week, please contact the Secretariat.
  • For symposia co-sponsored with other organizations, the co-sponsorship fee (200,000 yen) applies.
  • We plan to hold about 12 symposia this year. If applications exceed this number, the Annual Meeting Committee will make the final selection. We highly encourage innovative proposals from young researchers and interdisciplinary fusion topics.
  • For both symposia and general presentations (oral/poster), each presenter is limited to one presentation. Please ensure you obtain the presenter’s consent before submitting a symposium proposal.
  • The Annual Meeting will not cover travel expenses or honorarium for non-member speakers. Speakers are requested to register and submit their abstracts individually.
  • We highly value gender diversity and actively encourage organizers to consider gender balance when selecting speakers to ensure a diverse lineup. Organizers of all backgrounds and genders are welcome.

Symposium Application Form

Please provide the following information on a single A4 sheet:

  1. Name, affiliation, postal address, telephone number, and email address of the symposium organizer(s) (For multiple organizers, please designate one corresponding organizer).
  2. Symposium title (maximum 120 single-byte characters, including spaces, in English; and, for Japanese-language symposia, a maximum of 30 double-byte characters in Japanese). If the symposium is to be conducted in Japanese, please provide both the English title and a Japanese title (maximum 30 double-byte characters) and explain the reason why the use of Japanese is required.
  3. Purpose of the symposium, list of speakers, and brief outlines of the talks.
  4. Indication of whether financial support is requested (available only for English-language symposia).
  5. Co-sponsorship details, if applicable (please state the name of the co-sponsoring organization).

07. Related Meetings

The call for related meetings is open until August 28, 2026, according to the following guidelines.

  • If you wish to organize a related meeting during the Annual Meeting period, please submit the application form via email to the Annual Meeting Committee Secretariat (jspp2027@nacos.com) by August 28, 2026.
  • The Board of Delegates Meeting is scheduled for the evening of March 5 (Friday). Please schedule your meeting to avoid conflicts, allowing delegates to attend both.
  • If you do not receive a confirmation email within one week, please contact the Secretariat.
  • The Annual Meeting Committee will review all applications and notify applicants of the results by the end of September, 2026.
  • The Secretariat will assist with room allocations, equipment setup, and arrangement for boxed lunches and beverages. However, each related meeting is responsible for its own operation and management.

Related Meeting Application Form

  1. Name, affiliation, address, telephone number, and email address of the representative or sponsor.
  2. Name of the meeting.
  3. Brief outline of the meeting (approximately 2–3 lines).
  4. Preferred time slot (afternoon of March 5 or evening of March 6).
  5. Required equipment (e.g., microphones, projectors).
  6. Expected number of participants.
  7. Catering requirements (whether food/beverages are needed and if you require arrangement assistance).

08. Award Ceremony, Award Lectures, and Banquet

The Award Ceremony and Award Lectures will be held on the afternoon of March 7 (Sunday) at the Fukakusa Campus of Ryukoku University. A banquet will be held in downtown Kyoto later that evening.

09. Book of Abstracts

The Book of Abstracts will be provided to participants in electronic format. The program and venue map will be included in the conference newsletter to be issued in February 2027. Abstracts will be available for download as PDF files from the official website.

10. Accommodation

The Annual Meeting Committee will not arrange accommodations. Participants are requested to book their own lodging.

11. Child Care Room

As in previous years, a complimentary child care room will be available for participants. Details will be posted on the website as soon as arrangements are finalized.

12. Call for Advertisements and Exhibitions

We are inviting companies and organizations to support the Annual Meeting through advertisements in the meeting program, equipment/book exhibitions at the venue, and other forms of sponsorship. Luncheon seminars will also be available for exhibitors to introduce products and services. Details are available on the website:
https://jspp.org/annualmeeting/68/en_index.html

13. Contact and Inquiries

The 68th Annual Meeting Committee Office

Contact