It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 15th Asian Community of Glycoscience and Glycotechnology
(ACGG 2026), which will be held as a joint meeting with the 7th Australasian Glycoscience Symposium (AGS)
from October 3rd to 6th, 2026, at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
(AIST) in
Tsukuba, Japan.
Since its inception in Tsukuba in 2009, ACGG has grown into a unique international platform that fosters
collaboration and knowledge exchange among glycoscience researchers across Asia. The first meeting brought
together researchers from five countries, and through annual meetings (except during the pandemic), the
community
has expanded to include participants from more than 11 countries. Over the years, ACGG has played a central
role in advancing glycoscience through open and collegial interactions in Asia.
ACGG 2026 represents an important turning point for the community, as it moves beyond its second full cycle
of meetings and enters a new phase of development. This meeting is not only a continuation of our tradition
but also a step toward the next stage of ACGG, aiming to strengthen international collaboration, promote
interdisciplinary integration, and highlight the societal impact of glycoscience.
This joint meeting will bring together researchers from Asia and Oceania, creating a
unique platform for cross-regional exchange and fostering a broader international
glycoscience community.
Under the conference theme
“Interactive,
Integrative, and More!”
we aim to
encourage active discussions, cross-disciplinary integration, and forward-looking perspectives that go
beyond conventional academic boundaries.
The meeting will include plenary and invited lectures, poster presentations, and
opportunities for industry engagement, with a particular emphasis on supporting early-
career researchers and fostering interactive discussions across disciplines.
We place particular emphasis on providing opportunities for early-career researchers
and students to present their work and engage in international dialogue. We believe
that empowering the next generation is essential for the continued development of
glycoscience.
Tsukuba, known as Japan’s leading science city, provides an ideal environment for this
meeting. Hosting ACGG 2026 at AIST also symbolizes our commitment to bridging
fundamental research and real-world applications.
We sincerely hope that ACGG 2026 will serve as a vibrant platform for scientific
exchange, collaboration, and inspiration, and we look forward to welcoming you to
Tsukuba.
With warm regards,
The Organizing Committee
15th ACGG & 7th AGS
