Looking ahead to 2026, the joint meeting “BMB2026” will bring together the 49th Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan and the 99th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Biochemical Society. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of President Takehiko Kobayashi and the Organizing Committee, the 48th Annual Meeting of Molecular Biology Society of Japan (Yokohama) concluded successfully last December. It was vibrant, from the new matching program to the band performance at the public outreach lecture on the final day. The matching program entitled “Kono Yubi, Tomare!” was introduced. Each day, large numbers of participants gathered in the poster hall, expanding networks of new interactions and collaborations.

Likewise, through the great efforts of President Kazuhiro Iwai and the members of the Executive Committee, the 98th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Biochemical Society (Kyoto) was successfully held last November. Three Nobel Prize laureates joined us for the commemorative ceremony and lectures celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Japanese Biochemical Society, accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display that added to the festive atmosphere. It was a truly outstanding meeting, where the crisp early-winter air of Kyoto seemed to be filled with enthusiasm and excitement.

Both meetings enjoyed remarkable attendance, with a combined total exceeding 10,000 participants, demonstrating that the lively atmosphere seen before the COVID-19 pandemic has fully returned.

BMB2026 will be held over four days, from Tuesday, December 1 to Friday, December 4, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama. The theme of BMB2026 is “Resonance.” Collaboration with the Biophysical Society of Japan is also planned.

By providing a venue where researchers from diverse fields can meet and resonate with one another, we aim to foster the creation of broader and stronger networks of scientific exchange. We are also planning a matching program. In addition, we are preparing initiatives to nurture the next generation of researchers from both societies, including open lectures on scientific writing by former journal editors and programs to support career development for early-career scientists. We strongly hope that researchers of all generations will gather in person in Yokohama, share the joy of scientific discovery, and build new networks together.
We look forward to seeing you in Yokohama!