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World-renowned Blood Transfusion Congress to Be Held in Yokohama in 2028
The 2028 International Congress of the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT 2028) will be held in Yokohama from June 4 to June 8, 2028. Organized collaboratively by ISBT and The Japan Society of Transfusion Medicine and Cell Therapy (JSTMCT), this marks the event’s return to Japan after 19 years, following three previous international (1960, 1996) and regional congresses (2009) held in the country.
By Yokohama City Visitors Bureau · Via Business Wire · September 19, 2025
World’s Largest Dental Research Meeting to Be Held in Yokohama in 2029
The 2029 International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) General Session & Exhibition will be held in Yokohama from June 27 to June 30, 2029, marking the return of the event to Japan after 28 years. The IADR General Session is held in conjunction with the IADR Asia Pacific Regional (APR) Meeting.
By Yokohama City Visitors Bureau · Via Business Wire · September 10, 2025
Yokohama to Host WCN’26: The World Congress of Nephrology Returns to Japan After 36 Years
The World Congress of Nephrology 2026 (WCN’26), the flagship event of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), is set to take place in Yokohama from March 28 to 31, 2026. The Congress is co-hosted by the Japanese Society of Nephrology (JSN) and the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN).
By Yokohama City Visitors Bureau · Via Business Wire · March 26, 2025
Yokohama Unveils Five Sustainable Experiences with Optional Carbon Offset
The Yokohama City Visitors Bureau (YCVB) has launched five exclusive programs tailored for conference and event participants. These immersive experiences are designed to be meaningful and eco-conscious, with each one incorporating sustainable elements, such as optional carbon offsets and measures to mitigate food waste to minimize environmental impact, all while preserving cultural heritage.
By Yokohama City Visitors Bureau · Via Business Wire · March 26, 2025