Information for Participants
Format of the Meeting
- All programs of this academic meeting will be held on-site.
- For those who are unable to attend on-site, on-demand streaming is planned after the meeting period.
On-demand Streaming
From 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to 12:00 noon on Monday, November 30, 2026
General oral presentations (including English Sessions) and poster sessions will not be available for on-demand streaming.
Please note that some other planned sessions will also not be available for on-demand streaming.
For details, please see “On-demand Streaming” at the bottom of this page.
Registration
- All participants in this academic meeting are required to complete registration. Please register in advance and pay the registration fee through the “Registration” menu on the website of the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation.
All registrations, whether for on-site participation or on-demand viewing, will be accepted online only. Registration will not be available at the meeting venue. Please refer to the meeting website for details on the procedures. - Participants are required to print their own registration certificate (A4 size, color recommended) and bring it to the meeting venue. Please be sure not to forget to bring it with you.
- Those who have completed registration for on-demand participation may attend the meeting on-site; however, please note that no refund of the price difference will be made for any reason.
General Registration Desk Hours:
- Friday, September 11: 14:00–18:00
- Saturday, September 12: 7:30–17:00
- Sunday, September 13: 7:45–14:00
How to View Abstracts
Abstracts may be viewed by any of the following methods.
A. Web Abstracts for PC
Eligibility: Registered participants of the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation
The website for viewing abstracts will be announced at a later date.
B. iOS/Android Abstract App
Eligibility: Registered participants of the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation
The abstract app will be announced at a later date.
C. Meeting Abstract Booklet
Eligibility: Advance purchasers only
Booklets will be distributed at the General Registration Desk on-site (inside the Exhibition Hall, 1F, Building No. 1, Kobe International Exhibition Hall).
No sales available on the day of the event.
AI Translation Information
Live caption translation (Japanese → English, or English → Japanese) at this congress is powered by DeepL Voice, DeepL's AI speech translation.
Translated captions will be displayed on the side screens at the front of the room.
The applicable rooms are indicated in the program schedule.
Membership Registration and Annual Dues
For inquiries regarding new membership applications and annual membership fee payments, please visit the Society Secretariat Desk located near the General Registration Desk on the 1st floor of Kobe International Exhibition Hall, Building No. 1.
Registration is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11.
Announcements and Paging
No paging or personal announcements will be made within the venue.
Luncheon Seminars
- Luncheon Seminars will be held on both Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13.
- Advance registration is required to attend a Luncheon Seminar. Participation without prior reservation will not be permitted.
- On the day of the seminar, please present your name badge showing the title of your reserved Luncheon Seminar at the seminar entrance. After receiving your lunch box, you may enter the venue.
Food and Beverage Services
The following food and beverage options will be available during the meeting.
Lunch Boxes (Advance Reservation Required)
Due to the limited number of restaurants near the venue, we are offering boxed lunches available by advance reservation. If you would like to order one, please place your order when you register for the meeting.
The following venues will be available as dining areas during lunchtime.
| Lunch Venue | September 12 (Sat.) | September 13 (Sun.) |
|---|---|---|
| Room1 Kobe International Exhibition Hall, Building No.2, 1F Convention Hall(Noth) |
11:50AM–12:50PM | 12:00PM-1:00PM |
| Room2 Kobe International Exhibition Hall, Building No.1, 2F Exhibition Hall A |
Not available due to the Luncheon Seminar | |
| Room3 Kobe International Exhibition Hall, Building No.1, 2F Exhibition Hall B |
11:50AM–12:50PM |
Please note that participants who have reserved a Luncheon Seminar will receive a lunch box free of charge.
- Price
- 1,200 JPY (tax included), including a boxed tea beverage
- Distribution Location
- Convention Hall South, 1F, Kobe International Exhibition Hall, Building No. 2
- Distribution Hours
- Saturday, September 12: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday, September 13: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Food Trucks
- Location
- Convention Hall, 1F, Kobe International Exhibition Hall, Building No. 2
- Operating Hours
- Friday, September 11: 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Only Komeda Coffee-food truck is available)
Saturday, September 12: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 13: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM - Vendors
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- Komeda Coffee (coffee and light meals)
- CoCo Ichibanya (Japanese curry)
- Nakakyu Food Service (Bokkake Yakisoba and shaved ice)
- Hot Dog Café Defi (hot dogs, Bubble tea, and lemonade)
- Meme de Caramel (caramel donuts, rice-flour cakes with caramel, and beverages)
Light Meals and Snacks
Light meals and refreshments will be available at the venue, including Osaka Motomachi Katsu Sandwiches, Santaya Croquettes, sandwiches, rice balls, ice cream, and other cold desserts.
- Location
- Convention Hall South, 1F, Kobe International Exhibition Hall, Building No. 2
Rest Area
- Kobe International Exhibition Center, 1st Floor: Inside the Poster Hall and Exhibition Hall
- Kobe International Exhibition Center, 2nd Floor: Lounges in front of Room 2 and 3 (charging stations available)
- Kobe International Exhibition Center, 3rd Floor: 3B Meeting Rooms (charging stations available)
- Kobe Portopia Hotel, Main Building, B1F: “Kikusui” Hands-On Seminar Room (available when not in use for hands-on seminars)
Exhibition
The commercial exhibition will be held in the Exhibition Hall on the 1st floor of Kobe International Exhibition Hall, Building No. 1.
| Date | September 11 (Fri) | September 12 (Sat) | September 13 (Sun) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
We’re holding an exhibition stamp rally.
Enter a raffle for a chance to win food coupons redeemable at food trucks and snack stands, as well as other great prizes! We hope you’ll join us.
Prize Redemption Desk
Inside the exhibition hall, 1st Floor, Hall 1, Kobe International Exhibition Hall
Prize Redemption Hours
- September 12 (Sat) 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- September 13 (Sun) 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cloak
- A cloak will be available in the Exhibition Hall on the 1st floor of Kobe International Exhibition Hall, Building No. 1.
- Please note that valuables, including laptop computers, and umbrellas cannot be accepted for storage.
- Participants are requested to collect their belongings on the same day.
| Date | September 11 (Fri) | September 12 (Sat) | September 13 (Sun) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 2:00 PM - 6:40 PM | 7:30 AM - 6:10 PM | 7:45 AM - 5:10 PM |
Please note that storage capacity is limited and may be unavailable once capacity has been reached.
Nursery Room
A childcare service will be available at the venue on September 11 (Friday), September 12 (Saturday), and September 13 (Sunday).
Advance reservation is required.
Information for Travel Support Recipients
Travel Support will be provided to the award recipients in JPY cash at the conference venue.
To receive the To receive the travel support funds, please bring your passport for identification when you visit the desk.
Reception Desk
Kobe International Exhibition Hall, Building 1, 1F, Exhibition Hall
Reception Hours
- Friday, September 11: 15:00–18:00
- Saturday, September 12: 10:00–17:00
- Sunday, September 13: 9:30–14:00
Continuing Education Credits
Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation (JSDR) Certification Credits
Credit Application for Meeting Participation
Participants can receive 40 credits for the renewal of certification as a Certified Specialist of the Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation.
(Please retain your certificate of conference participation, as it will be required when renewing your certification.)
Credit Application for Attending Eligible Lectures
By attending the designated presentations (10 credits), you may apply for a maximum of 3 presentations totaling
30 credits. If a session includes multiple presentations, you must attend all of them.
- For On-site Participants
After the lecture ends, please scan the QR code displayed on the screen and near the venue exits, then fill out the required information on the online form to submit your application. Once your application is complete, a certificate of attendance will be sent to the email address you provided. Please keep this certificate in a safe place, as it is required for renewing your certification. - For On-demand Participants
During the on-demand streaming period, please complete the application by entering the required information in the online form that appears on the viewing site after you have finished watching the eligible lecture. Once your application is complete, a certificate of completion will be sent to the email address you provided. Please keep this document in a safe place, as it is required for renewal of certification.
Lectures Eligible for Credit
| Session | Title | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Lecture 1.2 | State of the Art: Dysphagia Rehabilitation | Chieko Kojima Masako Kurachi |
| Educational Lecture 3.4 | State of the Art: Videoendoscopic evaluation of swallowing and speaking | Masamitsu Hyodo Makoto Kariyasu |
| Educational Lecture 6.7 | State of the Art: Videofluoroscopic examination and videoendoscopic evaluation of swallowing | Seiko Shibata Kikuo Ota |
| Special Educational Lecture | Dysphagia diet and Special Diet Surcharge | Junko Fujitani Fumie Egashira |
| Special Lecture 1 | Evolution of Deglutology; A bi-millennial journey from observation to intervention | Reza Shaker |
| Presidential Lecture | Beyond the State of the Art | Hitoshi Kagaya |
| Special Lecture 2 | Frailty and Sarcopenia: The Importance of Eating and Swallowing and the Role of Rehabilitation | Hidenori Arai |
| Educational Lecture 18.19.20 | State of the Art: Oral Health | Koichiro Matsuo Risa Watanabe Tomohisa Ohno |
| Educational Lecture 21.22 | State of the Art: Pill dysphagia and Nursing care | Naomi Kurata Yayoi Kamakura |
| Special Lecture 3 | Training Interventions for Dysphagia: An Activity Medicine Perspective | Eiichi Saitoh |
| Educational Lecture 23.24 | State of the Art: Head and Neck Cancer | Yasushi Fujimoto Miki Takahashi |
Other Important Information
- During the meeting, please wear your name badge visibly at all times while in the venue. Participants who are not displaying a name badge may be approached by meeting staff for verification.
- Photography, audio recording, and video recording of presentations and posters are strictly prohibited without prior permission.
- Please refrain from using mobile phones, smartphones, or other electronic devices during sessions. Please switch them off or set them to silent mode while in the meeting rooms.
On-demand Streaming
On-demand Streaming Period:
From 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to 12:00 noon on Monday, November 30, 2026
There are no plans for live streaming, though some presentations will be made available on demand at a later date. Please note that not all presentations will be available on demand.
Please refer to the table below for a list of presentations that will be available on demand.
| Session | On-site (In-person) |
On-demand Streaming (Available After the Meeting) |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Lecture | 〇 | 〇 |
| Special Lecture | 〇 | 〇 |
| Educational Lecture | 〇 | 〇 |
| Special Educational Lecture | 〇 | 〇 |
| Overseas Invited Lecture | 〇 | 〇 |
| Symposium | 〇 | 〇 |
| International Symposium | 〇 | 〇 |
| Post-Congress Seminar*
Available only to those who have paid the seminar registration fee. |
〇 | 〇 |
| Seminar Organized by the Editorial Board of the Japanese Journal of Dysphagia Rehabilitation | 〇 | － |
| JSDR-Funded Research | 〇 | － |
| Luncheon Seminar | 〇 | － |
| Sponsored Seminar | 〇 | － |
| Sponsored Symposium | 〇 | － |
| Networking Event | 〇 | － |
| English Session (Oral Presentation) | 〇 | － |
| Oral Session | 〇 | － |
| English Session (Poster Presentation) | 〇 | － |
| Poster Presentation | 〇 | － |