JCR Annual General Assembly and Scientific Meeting 2027
Japan College of Rheumatology
- Dates
- April 26–28, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan
- Expected attendance
- About 6,000
- Therapy or topic area
- Rheumatology
About the Meeting
The 71st Annual General Assembly and Scientific Meeting of the Japan College of Rheumatology (JCR) is scheduled for April 26–28, 2027 at Pacifico Yokohama. Congress Chair: Hiroshi Takayanagi (Tokyo University). (Source: JCR official meeting page). ([ryumachi-jp.com](https://www.ryumachi-jp.com/meeting-education/shukai/))
Based on the official JCR website.
Key Dates for JCR 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline | October 30, 2026 | Passed |
| Late-breaking abstract deadline | March 23, 2027 | Estimated |
| Meeting | April 26–28, 2027 | Confirmed |
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- Who can submit
- JCR members. Every presenter's JCR membership number is needed; non-members may register but must join by the 31 Oct 2025 deadline, or the abstract is not published. 2026 rules
- Membership required
- Yes 2026 rules
- Previously presented work
- Abstracts must be of original work and may be acceptable if containing some additional information to those presented or published elsewhere prior to JCR. 2026 rules
JCR hasn't published its 2027 guidelines yet. Until it does, items marked 2026 rules show the 2026 requirements. Summarized from JCR's guidelines, checked October 23, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common Questions
When is the JCR 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline was October 30, 2026 (confirmed), and late-breaking abstracts are due March 23, 2027 (estimated).
When and where is JCR 2027?
JCR 2027 takes place April 26–28, 2027 at Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend JCR?
About 6,000 people are expected at JCR 2027.
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Past Editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 22–24, 2026 | Fukuoka | October 31, 2025 |
| 2025 | April 24–26, 2025 | Fukuoka | Not recorded |
| 2024 | April 18–20, 2024 | Not recorded | |
| 2023 | April 24–26, 2023 | Fukuoka | Not recorded |
Last updated November 12, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated are our projections, not the organizer's.
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