APSMR 2026 Annual Meeting

APSMR 2026 Annual Meeting

Asia Pacific Society for Materials Research 2026 Annual Meeting

Jul 17-20, 2026

Hokkaido, Japan

About the Event

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

APSMR 2026 Annual Meeting is an upcoming event scheduled to take place from July 17 to July 20, 2026. APSMR 2026 Annual Meeting aims to bring together a diverse range of participants, including top scientists, emerging young researchers, and students. 

The symposium will provide a conducive environment for attendees to interact, share ideas, and network with one another. It will serve as a hub for the exchange of the latest research findings, innovative methodologies, and technological advancements in the field of materials science and engineering. APSMR 2026 Annual Meeting presents an excellent opportunity to broaden your understanding, gain insights from experts in the field, and establish connections with like-minded individuals.

On behalf of the organizers, we cordially invite you to participate in APSMR 2026 Annual Meeting. Your active involvement and contribution to this conference are pivotal to its success. By participating in presentations, workshops, and discussions, you will have the chance to share your own work, receive valuable feedback, and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow researchers. 

We look forward to your participation and are excited to have you join us at APSMR 2026 Annual Meeting. Your active participation is the key to the success of this conference.

 

Yours Sincerely,

APSMR 2026 Annual Meeting Committee

Conference Topics

1. Structure Materials and Functional Coatings (metals, ceramics, and composites)
2. Materials for Energy (saving, conversion, transfer, storage) and Environment plus Electrochemistry
2-1. Photovoltaics
2-2. Rechargeable Batteries and Fuel Cells
2-3. Materials for Thermal Management and Thermal Energy Utilization
2-4. Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications
3. Optics and Photonic Materials
4. Electronics, Magnetics and Nanomaterials
5. Polymer Science and Molecular Chemistry
6. Organic Materials and Biomaterials
7. Theory, Characterization and Computational Modeling of Materials

Highlighted Presenters from APSMR 2025 Annual Meeting

Prof. Chih CHEN

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

Prof. Wei-Ting CHEN

St. Mary’s Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, Taiwan

Prof. Feng LI

Hokkaido University, Japan

Prof. Liang HUANG

Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Prof. Shinichi SAITO

Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Prof. Tetsuji SAITO

Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan

Prof. Toshihiko MATSUURA

Hokkaido University of Education, Japan

Prof. Yen-Ho CHU

National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

Prof. Yoichi KAMIHARA

Keio University, Japan

Prof. Yoshikazu HORINO

Chitose Institute of Science and Technology, Japan

Prof. Yung-Kang SHEN

Taipei Medical University, Taiwan

Prof. Satomi NIWAYAMA

Muroran Institute of Technology, Japan

Photo Album from APSMR 2025 Annual Meeting

Event Schedule

Time FRI, 07/17 SAT, 07/18 SUN, 07/19 MON, 07/20
09:00-10:20 Pre-session tenicchnical and discussion forums on international collaboration
(by invitation only)
Oral Presentation
10:20-10:30 Coffee & Tea Break
10:30-12:00 Oral Presentation
12:10-13:00   Lunch Break Optional Excursion  
13:10-14:40 Oral Presentation
14:40-14:50 Coffee & Tea Break
14:50-17:00 Oral Presentation
17:00-18:30 Conference Registration Poster Session
19:00-20:30 Conference Reception   Banquet

About the Organizers and Sponsors

Prof. Yung-Kang SHEN

Taipei Medical University, Taiwan

Prof. Shigeo
AKASHI

Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Dr. Yingxue
SONG

Beihang University, China

Call for the abstract

Guidelines for the Individual Abstract Structure:

1. Title of presentation: Please choose a brief title (maximum of 100 characters) that clearly indicates the content of the contribution. Please avoid abbreviations in the title. Abbreviations may be used in the text if they are defined when first used.

2. Preference: For presentation in a poster session, oral session or both.

3. Session: Please choose one of the sessions.

4. Principal author: Name, title, email address and affiliation information. In instances of multiple authorship, the person whose name is listed first is expected to deliver the presentation.

5. Co-authors: Their names, title, email address, their institution/business information.

6. Abstract: Please ensure that your abstract contains no more than 300 words. Please avoid diagrams, illustrations, tables, references or graphics in the abstract. Provide maximum relevant information in the abstract and if the subject matter is empirical, the following structure is obligatory: The objective, methods, results, conclusions.

Conference Venues

SAPPORO CONVENTION CENTER

Sapporo Convention Center also known as SORA, is a convention center located in Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Sapporo Convention Center opened on June 2003, this multipurpose convention center comprehends the Main Hall, the Conference Hall, the Medium Hall, the Small Hall, and 15 meeting-rooms on two floors. The total land area of the center is approximately 20,300 m².

The Main Hall can easily accommodate large conferences and is innovatively styled as a multi-purposes venue. It can function as a main hall with a capacity of 2,500 seats, or it can be used as an exhibition hall with approximately 2,600 square meters. The rear of the hall is equipped with moveable seats, and is ideal for various types of events.

Registration Information

Registration Fees (In US Dollars)

Regular Speaker
Invited Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Full-time Student (Poster)
Accompanying Person
Participant (No Presentation)
Non-Student Poster Presentation
Without Lunch
$650
$550
$490
$180
$100
$350
$390
With Lunch (2 meals)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
On Site (with Lunch)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
On-site Optional Purchasing (In US Dollars)

Infants not occupying a seat
Kindergarten
Primary School Student
Secondary School Student
Undergraduate / Gradaute Student
Others (without student status)
Lunch (per meal)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Banquet
Free (no raffle ticket)
$10 (no raffle ticket)
$20
$25
$25
$30
Excursion
(restricted)
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60

Note: Infants and children at and below the age of four or with body weight less than 18 kg are not allowed to participate in the conference excursion due to local traffic rules and other safety reasons.

Items and Services included in the Registration


Regular Speaker
Invited Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Full-time Student (Poster)
Accompanying Person
Participant (No Presentation)
Non-Student Poster Presentation
Conference Kit & Session Access
O
O
O
O
N/A
O
O
Reception
(Jul. 17 2026)
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Banquet

O
O
O
N/A
O
O
O
Poster Session

O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Conference Excursion
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Confirmation of the Registration

Upon the receipt of the Online Registration, a confirmation letter will be sent by e-mail to each participant. Please keep a copy of the confirmation letter and show us upon your arriving at the conference registration desk. If you have any inquiries or require assistance regarding the conference, please do not hesitate to contact us at apsmr2026@apsmr.org.

Registration Refund Policy & Cancellation Charge
Before 01 June, 2026:
Between 01 June, 2026 and 15 June, 2026*:
Between 16 June, 2026 and 30 June, 2026*:
After 30 June, 2026*:
$50 charged
$100 charged
$200 charged
No refund

*Cancellation received by the Secretariat 

Online Payment Method

Be part of the innovation—join us at APSMR 2026 in Hokkaido!