1. Conference Schedule
●Pre-Conference Seminar：
Friday, June 19, 2026
Venue: Homi Junior High School, Homi Danchi, NPO TORCIDA
●47th Annual Conference:
Saturday–Sunday, June 20–21, 2026
Venue: Chukyo University, Nagoya Campus
●Networking Reception:
A networking reception is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 20, from 18:00 to 19:30 at CHUKYO Terrace.
(General: 3,000 yen; Students: 2,000 yen)
Advance registration is required. Please note that registration may close early once capacity is reached.
2. Eligibility for Participation
Anyone is welcome to participate, regardless of membership status.
However, presenters must be members.
Correspondence Members and Supporting Members are not eligible to give presentations.
3. Registration Fees
Conference Participation Fees
| Membership Category | Early fee | On-site Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Member | 6,000yen | 7,000yen |
| Student Member | 3,500yen | 4,500yen |
| Correspondence Member | 6,000円 | 7,000円 |
| Non-member (General) | 7,000yen | 8,000yen |
| Non-member (Student) | 4,500yen | 5,500yen |
| Supporting Member | One free participant per supporting organization; 8,000 yen | |
| Honorary Member | Invited | |
Networking Reception Fee
| Category | Early fee | On-site Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Networking Reception | General: 3,000 yen; Students: 2,000 yen | |
4. Registration Information
- Web registration will open as soon as preparations are complete. Once it is ready, we will notify all members by email.
- After you submit your registration, you can confirm the payment amount on the “Registration Details” page linked in the registration confirmation email. Your registration will be considered complete once payment has been received. Please note that participation fees cannot be refunded once they have been paid.
- When making the bank transfer, please be sure to enter your registration number “RG○○○○,” affiliation, and name in the remarks field. If you are using online banking, please also ensure that your registration number, affiliation, and name are included in the remarks field.
5. Deadline for Registration Fee Payment
- Deadline for Advance Payment of Participation Fees for Those Wishing to Present:
- Friday, February 27, 2026
- Deadline for Advance Payment of Participation Fees for General Conference Participants:
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Bank Transfer Information
[If paying at a Japan Post (Yūbin Kyoku) counter]
Postal Transfer Account Number: 00100-3-433324
Account Name: Ibun-Kakan Education Society Conference Preparation Committee
[If using a financial institution other than Japan Post Bank, or if using Internet banking]
Financial institution code: 9900
Branch number: 019
Branch name: 019 Branch (“Zero-Ichi-Kyu” Branch)
Type of account: Current account
Account number: 0433324
6. Types of Presentations
There are four types of research presentations: individual presentations, joint presentations, poster sessions, and case/panel presentations. When applying to present, please select the format you consider most appropriate in accordance with the guidelines below and submit your proposal via the conference website.
Please note that the Organizing Committee may need to make adjustments to the presentation format. Multiple presentation proposals are allowed; however, each presenter may submit at most two, and may be listed as the first presenter on only one.
Only “individual presentations of individual research” are eligible for the Outstanding Presentation Award. At the time of application, you can also indicate whether or not you wish your presentation to be considered for this award.
In the online submission system for this conference, co-presenters, chairs, and discussants can be entered only if they are IESJ members and have registered for the conference. Before submitting your own presentation proposal in the system, please make sure that all co-presenters and others have completed their conference registration.
The title submitted for the presentation application will be the title in the conference program. Please ensure that the title of your application, abstract, and actual presentation are the same. The organizing committee will not make any corrections even if the title of your abstract differs from the original title.
Presentation materials for oral sessions
To facilitate active discussion after the presentations, please prepare handouts wherever possible. Materials may be distributed in either paper or electronic form; if you choose paper, please prepare approximately 30 copies.
Presentations in English
Eligibility to present in English is limited to IESJ members, as in the case of presentations in Japanese.
Correspondence Members and Supporting Members are not eligible to give presentations.
(A) Individual Paper Presentations
There are two types of individual presentations: 1) Individual research paper presentation, and 2) individual presentation of a joint research paper. The total length of presentation is 30 minutes (20-minute presentation and 10-minute Q&A). Details are as follows:
Individual research paper presentation based on studies conducted by one person. Please note that:
Presenters who give individual paper presentations of their individual research are eligible for Outstanding Presentation Award. For details, see the section on Outstanding Presentation Award in this document.
Postgraduate students are invited to receive feedback from the IESJ Global Engagement Committee on the structure, content and delivery of their presentations to prepare for future presentations at international conferences. Oral feedback will be provided on an individual basis during the session. If you wish to take advantage of this opportunity, please indicate your intention in the application form.
Individual presentation of a joint research paper refers to a presentation given by one person on a study conducted with co-researcher(s). Only one presenter's name will be indicated in the presenter's section under the title of the abstract. However, the name of the co-researcher(s) may be included as a "Note" at the end of the abstract. Please obtain prior permission from your co-researcher(s) and clearly indicate that the presentation is based on joint research in the "Note" at the end of the abstract.
(B) Group Presentations
Two or more presenters will give a presentation. IESJ Members can register for only one group presentation. The total length of presentation is 60 minutes (40-minute presentation and 20- minute Q&A).
(C) Poster Presentations
Presenters will display their posters in the space provided. They will also have time to explain and answer questions. The format of the poster will be announced to those who wish to present after their applications have been accepted.
(D) Case/Panel Presentations
Case/Panel Presentations provide time for discussion based on a detailed case presentation or collaborative group research. The total length of presentation is 90 minutes, with a maximum of 50 minutes for the presentation and 40 minutes for discussion. Please provide the name, affiliation, and contact information of the moderator when applying.
7. Abstract Submission
Web registration will open as soon as preparations are complete. Once it is ready, we will notify all members by email.
Submissions must be uploaded as files. Please prepare your manuscript file before logging in.
When preparing your manuscript, please follow the guidelines provided in the Manuscript Preparation Instructions.
Please use the abstract template, which can be downloaded from the conference website.
The title submitted for the presentation application will be the title in the conference program. Please ensure that the title of your application, abstract, and actual presentation are the same. The organizing committee will not make any corrections even if the title of your abstract differs from the original title.
Abstracts must not exceed 2 pages.
The abstracts must be submitted by Tuesday, March 31th, 2026.