The XXXVI Congress of the International Academy of Pathology, IAP 2026, will take place in Fukuoka, Japan hosted by the Japanese Division of the International Academy of Pathology.
A special Ray McMahon Memorial Symposium will take place at the Congress, on Saturday 10 October 2026. The session is being convened by Professor Neil Shepherd.
Programme
An outline programme is available to view on the Congress website.
Registration
Registration opens in due course.
BDIAP Members are entitled to reduced rate registration fees to attend the Congress.
Abstract Submission
Abstract submission is now open.
Visit the Congress website for more information and to submit an abstract.
BDIAP Bursaries
Bursaries are available for BDIAP Member Resident, Affiliate and Alied Scientist Members.
The BDIAP is also funding bursaries for BDIAP Schools including the Nermin Durakovic bursary.
More Information
Keep up to date
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Congress Website
Please note: Congress timings are in JST. This includes any abstract submission dates.
The BDIAP bursary deadline dates are in GMT.
Key Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline
10 April 2026
- BDIAP Bursary Deadline
30 April 2026
- Bursary Notifications Issued
June 2026
Outcomes will be communicated with applicants following the formal abstract notifications issued by the Congress Organisers.
Registration
Registration opens in due course.
Reduced rate registration fees apply for BDIAP Members.
Abstract Submission
SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
Further Information
If you have any questions about BDIAP bursaries please contact the administrative team membership@bdiap.org
If you have a question about the Congress, including the programme, abstracts, venue or local arrangements, please contact the Congress Organisers via the Congress website.