Pacifico Yokohama to host the 2029 International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) General Session & Exhibition. Photo Credit: iStock/y-studio
The world's largest dental research meeting is heading to Yokohama, marking the return of the event to Japan after 28 years.
The 2029 International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) General Session & Exhibition will be held in Yokohama from 27 to 30 June, 2029. The IADR General Session is held in conjunction with the IADR Asia Pacific Regional Meeting.
Around 5,000 participants – including researchers, industry leaders and clinicians from across the global dental, oral, and craniofacial research community – will gather at Pacifico Yokohama convention centre, with around 4,750 of these expected to come from outside Japan. The accompanying exhibition will feature the latest technologies, hands-on demonstrations and opportunities for business exchange.
Professor Satoshi Imazato, IADR immediate past president, said: “I am delighted that Yokohama has been selected to host the IADR General Session. IADR is the world’s largest dental, oral, and craniofacial research organisation, and its Japanese Division has long had the second-largest membership, after that of the United States. I hope to lead a successful conference in Yokohama while also strengthening the spirit of collaboration between Japan and the global research community, further enhancing the international status of Japanese dental researchers.”
Yokohama City Visitors Bureau and Pacifico Yokohama secured the bid to host the event, working in partnership with the City of Yokohama and the Japan National Tourism Organisation. The bid was secured based on Yokohama’s convenient access, support infrastructure and its reputation in hosting international conferences, as well as Japan’s legacy of dental, oral and craniofacial research.