APLAR Team

The early bird registration deadline for APLAR 2026 has been extended until 23 June 2026 at 11:59PM — don’t miss your chance to be part of the region’s premier rheumatology event. Join us for five days of world-class speakers, interactive sessions, and unmissable networking opportunities.

APLAR Travel Grant Invitation The Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) cordially invites APLAR Young Rheumatologists (AYR) to apply for the APLAR Congress Travel Grant to attend the APLAR Congress in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 28 October – 1 November 2026. APLAR will award 50 need-based travel stipends to AYR members who have an accepted abstract for a poster, oral, or rapid-fire presentation at the APLAR Congress 2026. The grant assists AYR in covering part of the

Due to strong interest, the abstract submission deadline for APLAR 2026 has been extended to 22 May 2026, providing additional time for authors to prepare and submit their work. This extension represents the final opportunity to be considered for inclusion in the APLAR 2026 scientific program. Please note that APLAR will not offer late abstract submissions this year. We encourage all prospective authors to take advantage of the extended deadline and submit their abstracts before submissions close. Presenting at APLAR

Delegates planning to attend APLAR 2026 in Seoul, Republic of Korea, are encouraged to book their accommodation early to secure the best availability and rates. A range of official congress hotels has been carefully selected and is conveniently located close to the congress venue, offering competitive rates and flexible booking conditions. With strong early interest in APLAR 2026 and continued global demand for international travel, accommodation in Seoul is expected to fill quickly. Booking early provides peace of mind and greater choice, and

BACK IN 2026! In 2026, APLAR is continuing the rolling review of all abstract submissions. This means that you will be able to receive your submission result ahead of the submission deadline. We anticipate being able to advise your preliminary submission result within a couple weeks after completing your submission. What does this mean for you?