Welcome to 39th International Symposium on Superconductivity (ISS2026).
The International Symposium on Superconductivity (ISS), first held in 1988, celebrates its 39th edition this year. Under the chairmanship of Professor Akira Fujimaki, the symposium will take place from December 1 to 3, 2026, at the Toyama International Conference Center. Toyama is a historic and compact city that represents the essence of Japan, blessed with majestic mountains and renowned for its abundant seafood. Early December, when ISS is held, marks the beginning of winter in Toyama. The city is conveniently located about two hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this beautiful city!
ISS has been held annually since 1988. Information on previous conferences is available in the ISS Archives.
Note: Information on ISS conferences from 2016 to 2025 is available through the link above. If you require information on conferences held prior to ISS2015, please contact the ISS Secretariat.
General Information
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We are deeply grateful to Fujikura Ltd. for its valued support and commitment as an Official Sponsor of ISS2026.
Important Dates
20 January: Website Opens
03 February: First Announcement
20 April – 03 December: Registration Open
20 April – 20 August: Abstract Submission Open
20 April: Second Call for Papers
20 June: Third Call for Papers
31 July: Final Call for Papers
20 August: Abstract Submission Closes
20 September: Email notification of presentation type (oral/poster), date, and time
20 September – 03 December: Proceedings Submission Open
25 September: Draft Program Released
10 October: Early Bird Registration Deadline
02 November: Final Program Available on Website
13 November: Banquet Registration Closes
13 November: No refunds will be available after this date.
25 November: Abstract Book Available on Website
01 – 03 December: Symposium
03 December: Proceedings Manuscript Submission Closes
Notice Regarding Registration Restrictions for ISS2026
Considering the current international situation, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan has revised the Export Trade Control Ordinance under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. In accordance with this government policy, the ISS2026 Secretariat will organize the symposium accordingly. ISS2026 will not accept registration applications from scientists or engineers affiliated with the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus. For further information, please contact the ISS2026 Secretariat at Info4iss[at]iss-board.org (replace [at] with @).
News and Topics
IWSSD2026 Recognized as an ISS2026 Satellite Conference
ISS2026 is pleased to announce that the International Workshop on Superconducting Sensors and Detectors (IWSSD 2026) has been officially recognized as a satellite conference of ISS 2026.
Dates: November 27-29, 2026
Venue: High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
Website: https://conference-indico.kek.jp/event/385/
Caution
There is no official travel agency for ISS2026. If someone contacts you suggesting or claiming to be an "official accommodation provider or travel agent", you should suspect that this is a fraudulent attempt to obtain your personal information.
Supported By
ISS2026 Official Sponsor
ISS2026 sincerely thanks Fujikura Ltd., our Official Sponsor, for its generous support and commitment to advancing the ISS community.