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
- Abstract submission: December 15, 2025 – February 28, 2026
- Acceptance notification: January 5, 2026 – March 31, 2026
- Early-bird registration fee payment: December 15, 2025 – February 28, 2026
- Regular registration fee payment: March 1, 2026 – May 28, 2026
- Program (first release): January 13, 2026
News
- 2026/01/16NewsWe are accepting applications for the exhibition booths at ISPC 2026.
- 2026/01/13NewsThe first preview of the ISPC 2026 program has been released.
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2026/01/05NewsRelated Event Information:
The 17th Annual Conference of Japan Primary Care Association
(May 29–June 1, 2026, Kyoto International Conference Center) - 2025/11/27NewsThe ISPC2026 website is launched.
- 2025/12/15NewsThe registration page has been added.
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Hosts / Sponsors
Joint Hosts(Provisional)
Kyoto University School of Public Health (KUSPH)
Tokyo University of the Arts
Co-hosts
An-nei Community Co-creation Iinitiative (AnCo)
The National Academy of Social Prescribing (UK)
Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (SingHealth)
SingHealth Community Hospitals x WHOCC for Social Prescribing
Back-to-back International Conferences in Kyoto
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"
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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.