Conference Outline
18:00-20:00: Welcome Reception | The Public Red Akasaka
This is a free event open to all registered delegates
Location: Tokyo International Forum
11:30-12:30: Conference Check-in | Hall B5 Foyer
12:30-12:35: Announcements | Hall B5 & Online
12:35-13:00: Welcome Address & Recognition of IAFOR Scholarship Winners | Hall B5 & Online
Joseph Haldane, IAFOR, Japan
13:00-13:25: Keynote Presentation | Hall B5 & Online
13:25-13:40: Q&A
13:45-14:10: Keynote Presentation | Hall B5 & Online
14:10-14:25: Q&A
14:25-14:35: Conference Photograph | Hall B5
14:35-15:00: Break
15:00-16:00: Panel Presentation | Hall B5 & Online
16:00-16:15: Q&A
19:00-21:00: Conference Dinner | Shunju Tameikesanno
This is an optional ticketed event
Location: Toshi Center Hotel
09:00-10:00: Conference Check-in & Coffee | Subaru Room (5F)
10:00-10:45: IAFOR Information Session | Orion Hall (5F)
Melina Neophytou, IAFOR, Japan
Matthew Chima, IAFOR, Japan
Lowell Sheppard, IAFOR, Japan
This session provides an overview of what to expect at the conference, including guidance on preparing your presentation, publishing opportunities, and ways to engage with IAFOR. You will receive practical tips on setting up your presentation, understanding your role at the conference, including how to attract a larger audience to your session. We will also outline the publishing opportunities available, including how to submit your work to be included in the Conference Proceedings or IAFOR Journals. This session also offers a chance to explore the opportunities for deeper engagement, whether through networking with fellow delegates or getting involved more with IAFOR. Join us, and get ready to present, publish, and participate.
10:45-11:10: Keynote Presentation | Orion Hall (5F) & Online
11:10-11:25: Q&A
11:25-12:25: The Forum | Orion Hall (5F) & Online
Melina Neophytou, IAFOR, Japan (Moderator)
12:25-14:00: Extended Break
14:00-15:00: Conference Poster Session 1 | Orion Hall (5F)
14:00-14:15: Break
14:15-15:15: Conference Poster Session 2 | Orion Hall (5F)
15:15-15:45: Extended Break
15:45-16:45: Cultural Event | Orion Hall (5F)
This is a free event open to all registered delegates
Conference Venue: Toshi Center Hotel
08:30-09:15: Conference Check-in & Coffee | 6F
09:15-10:55: Onsite Parallel Session 1
10:55-11:10: Coffee Break
11:10-12:50: Onsite Parallel Session 2
12:50-13:05: Coffee Break
13:05-14:45: Onsite Parallel Session 3
14:45-15:00: Coffee Break
15:00-16:40: Onsite Parallel Session 4
16:40-16:55: Coffee Break
16:55-18:35: Onsite Parallel Session 5
Conference Venue: Toshi Center Hotel
08:30-09:00 Conference Check-in & Coffee | 6F
09:00-10:40: Onsite Parallel Session 1
10:40-10:55: Coffee Break
10:55-12:35: Onsite Parallel Session 2
12:35-12:50: Coffee Break
12:50-14:30: Onsite Parallel Session 3
14:30-14:45: Coffee Break
14:45-16:25: Onsite Parallel Session 4
16:30-16:45: Onsite Closing Session | Room 608 (6F)
Conference Venue: Online via Zoom
09:55-10:00: Message from IAFOR
10:00-11:40: Online Parallel Session 1
11:40-11:50: Break
11:50-13:30: Online Parallel Session 2
13:30-13:40: Break
13:40-15:20: Online Parallel Session 3
15:20-15:25: Message from IAFOR
*Please be aware that the above schedule may be subject to change.
Conference Programme & Abstract Book
The draft version of the Conference Programme will be available online on February 09, 2026. Corresponding Authors will be notified of this publication by email.
The Conference Programme & Abstract Book will contain session information and a detailed day-to-day presentation schedule. The final schedule, along with details on how to access the online sessions and what to prepare for your presentation, will be available on the Conference Website from March 02, 2026.
*Please be aware that the above schedule may be subject to change.
Featured Presentations
To be Announced
Featured Speakers
To be Announced
Important Information Emails
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Previous Programming
View details of programming for past AGen conferences via the links below.