The 28th Annual Meeting of the Society for Evolutionary Studies, Japan
Life Sciences Learned from Evolution: From Molecules and Genomes to Populations and Ecosystems
August 19 (Wed) – 22 (Sat), 2026
Venue: Nagoya University, Liberal Arts and Sciences Main Building & Kitan Hall
Chair: Kenta Sumiyama (Nagoya University)
The 28th Annual Meeting of the Society for Evolutionary Studies, Japan
Message from the Chair
The 28th Annual Meeting of the Society for Evolutionary Studies, Japan will be held at Nagoya University for four days starting on August 19, 2026. Under the theme “Life Sciences Learned from Evolution: From Molecules and Genomes to Populations and Ecosystems,” this meeting is designed as an opportunity to revisit the multilayered scope of evolutionary biology and its interdisciplinary potential.
Evolutionary studies not only provide the foundation for understanding biological diversity but also serve as an integrative principle that connects all levels of life sciences—from molecular mechanisms to individuals, populations, and ecosystems. In addition to invited lectures, symposia, oral presentations, and poster sessions, the meeting will feature a wide range of programs, including poster presentations by high school students, public outreach lectures, and a summer school. Through these diverse activities, we aim to foster active discussion and exchange that transcend disciplinary boundaries and generations. We hope that this meeting will offer a valuable opportunity not only for researchers, but also for students, educators, and members of the general public to experience the appeal and forefront of evolutionary science. Childcare services will be available at the venue, allowing participants with children to attend with ease.
Nagoya, the host city, is conveniently located near the geographic center of Japan and is well known as a hub of both academic and industrial activity. This will be the first time that the annual meeting of the Society for Evolutionary Studies, Japan is held in Nagoya, providing an excellent opportunity to cultivate new interdisciplinary collaborations and joint research initiatives. On behalf of the organizing committee, I sincerely look forward to welcoming many of you to the meeting.
Kenta Sumiyama
Chair, The 28th Annual Meeting of the Society for Evolutionary Studies, Japan
Nagoya University
Overview
Meeting Name: The 28th Annual Meeting of the Society for Evolutionary Studies, Japan
Chair: Kenta Sumiyama (Nagoya University)
Theme: Life Sciences Learned from Evolution: From Molecules and Genomes to Populations and Ecosystems
Dates: August 19–21, 2026 (Main Meeting)
August 22, 2026 (Summer School & Public Lecture)
Venue: Nagoya University, Liberal Arts and Sciences Main Building & Kitan Hall
Organizer 
Co-organizers 
Organizing Committee
Chair & Head of the Organizing Committee
Kenta Sumiyama (Nagoya University)
Committee Members
Kenji Ichiyanagi (Nagoya University)
Makoto Shimada (Fujita Health University)
Yoshiyuki Suzuki (Nagoya City University)
Yoshinori Kumazawa (Nagoya City University)
Yoshio Imai (Kyoto University)
Yukako Katsura (Kyoto University)
Yuki Ishikawa (University of Tsukuba / Nagoya University)
Yasukazu Okada (Nagoya University)
Ryoya Tanaka (Nagoya University)
Motoki Ota (Nagoya University)
Akira Tanabe (Nagoya University)
Atsuo Iida (Nagoya University)
Shuji Shigenobu (National Institute for Basic Biology)
Shuichi Matsumura (Gifu University)
So Nakagawa (Tokai University, Advisor)
Access
Nagoya University, Higashiyama Campus – Liberal Arts and Sciences Main Building / Kitan Hall (キタンホール)
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8601, Japan
Registration Hours
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|
| August 19 (Wed) | 12:00– | XXX |
| August 20 (Thu) | XX:XX– |
| August 21 (Fri) |
| August 22 (Sat) | XX:XX–XX:XX |
Access to Nagoya University
From Airports
① Chubu Centrair International Airport ⇔ Nagoya University (approx. 50 min by taxi, approx. 60 min by train)
② Nagoya Airfield (Komaki Airport) ⇔ Nagoya University (approx. 45 min by taxi, approx. 60 min by public transportation)
From Nagoya Station
① By taxi (approx. 25 min)
② By subway (approx. 25 min)
③ By local bus (approx. 55 min)
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