Instruction for Participants

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Instruction for Participants

 

1. Registration

Please complete your online registration before coming to the venue and print your name badge yourself. Name badge holders will be available at the venue.

 

For those who are unable to complete online registration or print their name badge in advance, a limited number of computers and printers will be available at the venue on the day of the congress. To avoid congestion, we strongly encourage you to complete registration and print your name badge in advance.

 

Please note that cash payment for registration will not be accepted at the venue.

For more details, please also refer to the “Registration” page of this website:

https://congress.jsco.or.jp/jsco2026/english/index/page/id/116

Registration Desk

Kobe International Exhibition Hall, No.1 Building, 2F

On-site online registration and name badge printing assistance will be available.

Counter for issuing numbered tickets for the Luncheon seminars
  • Those who make reservations in advance must also have their tickets issued on the day.
※ It will be possible to select a seminar on the day and have a numbered ticket issued,
but please note the number of tickets available will be limited.

Opening Hours

October 22 (Thu)
7:30-17:30
October 23 (Fri)
7:30-18:00
October 24 (Sat)
7:30-16:00

 

2. Web Search System, Program/Abstract App (Web, iPad, Smartphone)

We offer a mobile app which enables users to view JSCO/AOS 2026 abstracts free of charge.

Please use the app on your smartphone or tablet device.

Download start date:

Mid-October 2026(planned)

Download method:
  1. Search for “JSCO meeting” on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
    → Install the app.
  2. Open the app. → Create an account. → Log in.
    (Account registration is required to use the service.)
  3. Search “jsco2026,” etc. in the app. → Download the app.
Usage fee:

Free (Downloading the app may incur communication charges.)

Supported OS:

iOS 14.0 or later (on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch)

Android 7.0 or later (on smartphones and tablets)

Abstract Viewing Password:jsco2026

This password is required to view the full text of the abstracts in the app.

 

3. Numbered Tickets for the Scientific Seminar (Luncheon)

A numbered ticket will serve as a coupon for a boxed lunch. Attendance at the venue will be allowed without a numbered ticket.

Please note that admissions will be stopped if the venue becomes crowded.

※ Only one ticket will be available for seminars that are held in the same time slot.
※ Tickets will no longer be issued when the capacity is reached.
※ Tickets will not be reissued.
Method of issuing numbered tickets

Please reserve numbered tickets and have them issued by either of the following methods.

Method 1

Using a ticket machine at the venue during the JSCO/AOS2026 period.

When you place the QR code indicated on your name card over the QR code reader of a ticket machine, a list of seminars will be displayed on the monitor. Please select those you wish to attend. Tickets will not be issued for participants without a name card.
  • Counters for issuing numbered tickets for luncheon seminars:
    Kobe International Exhibition Hall, No.1 Building, 2F
Method 2

Making online reservations and having tickets issued from “JSCO meeting” (abstract app)

[only for seminars on the day]
  • Download the JSCO2026 app from “JSCO meeting” (abstract app).
  • Enter the ticket issuance number on the name card from the “Obtain and display numbered tickets for scientific seminars” button.
  • Select seminars you wish to apply for. → Applications for the day are completed.

Upon entering the seminar room, please show your numbered ticket (e-ticket), which is displayed on the screen after completion of an application, at the reception desk in front of the seminar room.

Luncheon seminar Numbered tickets/e-ticket reception desk Reception time
Method 1
  • Making reservations and having tickets issued from a ticket machine at the JSCO2026 venue
Method 2
  • Making online reservations and having tickets issued from “JSCO meeting” (abstract app)
October 22 (Thu) 7:30~12:00 7:45~12:00
October 23 (Fri) 7:30~11:30 7:45~11:30
October 24 (Sat) 7:30~11:50 7:45~11:50
How to enter a luncheon seminar room

Participants who have a numbered ticket will be admitted first. Please show your numbered ticket in front of the seminar room.

Participants who do not have a numbered ticket will be admitted if there are vacant seats after admission of those who have a numbered ticket.

 

※ Numbered tickets will be invalid after the start of a seminar.
※ The space in front of the seminar room is expected to be crowded immediately before
the start of a seminar. You are advised to come to the seminar room well in advance.

 

4. Evening Seminars

※ Please be noted that there is no Evening Seminars conducted in English.

For evening seminars (Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23), numbered tickets will not be issued.

Those who wish to participate are requested to come directly to the seminar room.

 

5. Exhibition

Opening Hours:

October 22 (Thu)
8:30-17:00
October 23 (Fri)
8:30-17:00
October 24 (Sat)
8:30-16:00

Locations:

Kobe International Exhibition Hall, No.1 and No.2 Building, 1F

 

6. Book Exhibition

Opening Hours:

October 22 (Thu)
8:30-17:00
October 23 (Fri)
8:30-17:00
October 24 (Sat)
8:30-16:00

Locations:

Kobe International Exhibition Hall, No.2 Building, 1F

 

7. Cloakroom

Opening Hours:

October 22 (Thu)
7:30-19:00
October 23 (Fri)
7:30-19:00
October 24 (Sat)
7:30-17:30

Locations:

Kobe International Exhibition Hall, No.1 Building, 2F

Kobe International Conference Center, B1F

※ The existing cloakrooms at Kobe Portopia Hotel (Main Building B1F and South Wing 1F) are also available for use.

 

8. Gala Dinner

Gala Dinner will be held on the evening of the second day of the congress.

Enjoy delicious food and drinks, along with entertaining performances. We warmly invite all participants to join us!

Date & Time:
Friday, October 23, 19:00-
Doors open at 18:30
Venue:
Kobe International Exhibition Hall, No3. Building
Participation Fee:
Free of charge

 

9. Digital Stamp Rally

A digital stamp rally will be held at the Exhibition Room (Kobe International Exhibition Hall, No.1 and No.2 Building, 1F).

Attractive prizes will be available for participants. Join the stamp rally through the JSCO Meeting app, where you can also access the Abstract Book.

 

10. Refreshment Area

A refreshment area will be arranged on Kobe International Exhibition Hall, No.1 and No.2 Building, 1F. The area will be open for use.

 

11. Wi-Fi

  • Kobe Portopia Hotel
    SSID: PORTOPIA_HOTEL
    Password: portopia
  • Kobe International Conference Center & Kobe International Exhibition Hall
    SSID: jsco2026
    Password: kobe-jsco2026