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 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/))
Description from the official JCR website.
Key dates for JCR 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline | October 30, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Late-breaking abstract deadline | March 23, 2027 | Estimated |
| Meeting | April 26–28, 2027 | Confirmed |
Planning ahead: JCR's abstract deadline usually falls about 6 months before the meeting. For the 2026 meeting it was October 31, 2025 (173 days ahead).
JCR 2027
- Membership required
- Yes
We haven't summarized JCR's 2027 abstract guidelines yet. See the official guidelines for the rules. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the JCR 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline is 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.
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 October 22, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated or not yet announced are our projections, not the organizer's.