ABOUT EVENT
Welcome to the ISPC 2026
Welcome to the International Social Prescribing Conference at Kyoto University in May 2026. We are delighted to invite you to explore the value and power of social prescribing to improve the health and well-being of individuals and society. We look forward to your participation to learn from great keynote speakers and presentations on exemplary cases and innovations emerging across Europe, the United States, and Asia.
Important date
- Online Registration: 15 December 2025 – 28 May 2026
- Abstract Submission: 15 December 2025 – 28 February 2026
- Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 5 January – 31 March 2026
- Early Bird Payment: 15 December 2025 – 28 February 2026
- 1st Program Release: 13 January 2026
News
- 2025/11/27NewsThe ISPC2026 website is launched.
Features
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Registration Fee
Individual and Group rateThe information about the registration fee will be added on 15 December 2025.
Hosts / Sponsors
Host, Co-hosts
An-nei Community Co-creation Iinitiative (AnCo)
The National Academy of Social Prescribing (UK)
Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (SingHealth)
Kyoto University School of Public Health (KUSPH)
SingHealth Community Hospitals x WHOCC for Social Prescribing
Sponsors
To support the success of this significant event, we are now accepting sponsorship applications through May 22, 2026. We cordially invite your organization to join us as a valued sponsor.
Location / Access
Access to Kyoto University
Kyoto University is in northeast part of Kyoto city, Japan. About 30 minutes (7 km) far from Kyoto Station by train or taxi, and 20 - 30 minutes (4 km) far from downtown (Shijyo Kawaramachi: 四条河原町) by bus. From the airport, it takes about 2.5 hours (110 km).
Transportation
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From the Kansai International Airport (KIX), you can reach Kyoto University via either JR Express Train "HARUKA" or Airport Limousine Bus.
JR: Express Train "HARUKA"
Airport Limousine Bus -
From JR Kyoto Station, you can reach Kyoto University via either HOOP bus, Kyoto City Subway and Kyoto City Bus (201), or Kyoto City Bus (206).
HOOP Bus
Kyoto City Subway
Kyoto City Bus
Notes:
Getting around in Kyoto using taxis is possible but not recommended, as it may be costly. Generally, from Kyoto station to Kyoto University, taxi fee will be around 3,000 yen. Uber cars are available, but they are the taxi cars. Grab is not available in Japan. There is also a unique taxi app in Japan called “Go”.
Uber | Go
Kyoto City Bus is also usually crowded with many tourists. Especially, the direct Kyoto City Bus route from JR Kyoto station to Kyoto Station (206) is very crowded during the day.