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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?

Delegates planning to attend APLAR 2026 in Seoul, Republic of Korea are encouraged to review visa and travel requirements early to support smooth travel planning. While visa requirements vary depending on nationality and travel purpose, the following information is provided as a general guide only. Delegates are strongly advised to confirm their individual requirements with their local embassy or consulate, as Congress organisers are not visa specialists. Check Your Visa Requirements Early Visa requirements for entry into the Republic of

And will close in April 2026. We invite you to submit an abstract to The 28th Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology Congress, set to take place in Seoul. Now is your opportunity to submit your work, be recognised within the rheumatology community and be part of the official program! Presentation types can include oral or poster presentations. Should you have any questions and enquiries about abstracts, speakers, or program information please reach out to the Program Manager.

Thank you for the interest in on-demand registrations for APLAR 2025. On-demand registration is now closed. We appreciate your enthusiasm and support. Stay tuned for updates on future congresses and opportunities to engage with the APLAR community.

Missed out on APLAR 2025? Check out what you missed here!

As an APLAR 2025 attendee, you can re-watch all streamed content for 12 months! Watch the sessions you missed, or revisit over 250 expert presentations from the comfort of your home or office through our app. You can still sign up and have 12-month access to the on-demand sessions. See the On-Demand Registration Portal for more information Keep learning from Asia-Pacific’s leading rheumatology experts!

We are excited to announce the release of new videos on the APLAR Congress website. These videos provide updates on the upcoming congress and initiatives from the APLAR cohort. The videos feature messages from various members of the APLAR community, including Prof Tsutomu Takeuchi, President, APLAR, and many others. Each video offers unique insights and updates about the congress, making them a must-watch for anyone interested in the event. The 27th Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology Congress is set