On Site Information
GENERAL RULES: ABSTRACTS FOR POSTER PRESENTATION SUBMISSION
Late-Breaking Abstract Submission is now open 5–15 October 2026
SECRETARIAT DESK & EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS
The Secretariat Desk will be open during the following hours:
12:00–20:15
08:00–18:30
08:00–13:30 (end of the conference)
Exhibition Area
The Exhibition Area will open on Friday, 13 November 2026, at 13:00 and will remain open according to the schedule below:
13:00–20:15
08:00–18:30
08:00–13:30
ADMISSION
The participant’s name badge will be provided by the Organising Secretariat at the Secretariat Desk. All participants are requested to wear their badge throughout the congress. Only badge holders will be admitted to the appropriate sessions, exhibition, and social events.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
The certificate of attendance will be downloadable from the website https://apb-conference.org/ using your personal credentials sent by e-mail, starting from 19th November 2026.
CME ACCREDITATION
An application has been submitted for accreditation by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) and the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP).
This conference has been accredited by the Japanese Society for Tuberculosis (JSTB).
CLOAKROOM
A cloakroom is at the disposal of participants at the entrance of the Conference. Delegates are kindly requested not to leave their personal belongings after closing times of the secretariat’s desk.
CURRENCY
All costs are in Euros (EUR).
FORUM FORMAT AND ACCESS TO SESSIONS
The programme is accessible on-site only.
Subject to approval from the speakers and chairs, all sessions will be recorded and made available online on the conference website from 18 November 2026, for four months, for all registered participants. For access, click on the “Presentations” button and enter your personal credentials.
INSURANCE
The Congress Organisers cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss or damage to property belonging to Congress participants, either during or because of the Congress. Registration does not include insurance. It is strongly recommended that you take an insurance policy of your choice as you register for the Congress and book your travel.
LANGUAGES / TRANSLATION
All programme sessions, except for a few sessions in Japanese as specified in the programme, will be conducted in English. Real-time translation into multiple languages will be available via the AI-powered KUDO app. We encourage participants to bring headphones or earphones to use with their mobile device when accessing the KUDO app.
MEALS
Lunches and coffee breaks will be served to the participants at the Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho Conference Center according to the schedule of the programme.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING
Please be aware that photography and filming will be taking place throughout the APBC Conference. By participating in the meeting, you agree to allow the organisers to record and use your image.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We encourage delegates to use social media to join the conversation around the Conference, to share and debate topics and be inclusive of those not in attendance with the #APBC2026 .
Delegates should respect confidentiality of material, specifically where this is made explicit by the speaker. Social media should be used in a responsible manner and be respectful of speakers and other participants.
Wi-Fi AND MOBILE PHONES
Free Wi-Fi will be available for all congress participants at the congress venue. See below credentials:
Network name: APBC2026
Password: Congress!2026
Mobile phones should remain silent whilst in the plenary room.
Phone calls should be made outside and away from the doors.
If you have any questions regarding abstracts, please write to