Evening Symposium 2
20 February, 2026
Title coming soon Objectives: Agenda: Chairperson:Jose Paulo Lorenzo
Early bird registration is open and closes May 2025. Register now
Early bird registration is open and closes May 2025. Register now
Title coming soon Objectives: Agenda: Chairperson:Jose Paulo Lorenzo
Tacrolimus strategy for Autoimmune real-world in Rheumatic Disease Objectives: Agenda: Speakers:Jihyun Kang
The significance of IL-6 signal blocking in autoimmune diseases including RA Objectives: Agenda: Chairpersons:Tsutomu TakeuchiSang-heon Lee Speakers:Chan-bum Choi Ryu Watanabe
The workshop agenda and associated costs will be provided in due course. Synopsis Background & RationaleShared decision-making (SDM) is a key element of patient-centered care, enabling patients and clinicians to collaborate on making informed choices that align with patients’ values, preferences, and the best available evidence. Research shows that SDM improves engagement, satisfaction, outcomes, and may reduce unwarranted variation in care. In rheumatology, where treatment choices often involve necessary trade-offs (e.g., efficacy vs. safety, long-term monitoring, lifestyle impact), effective SDM
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.
The workshop agenda and associated costs will be provided in due course. Synopsis APLAR 2026 Pre-congress Basic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSUS) Workshop is an introductory and basic-level course designed for participants who are new to musculoskeletal ultrasound or wish to consolidate their fundamental skills in a structured manner. The workshop will be held on 28–29 October 2026 at COEX, Seoul. The programme consists of theoretical lectures covering core concepts of MSUS, hands-on practical training focused on standard scanning protocols across multiple
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.
Cross-post from Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau LinkedIn News Post: Read it here APLAR, or the Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology, held their 27th annual congress in Fukuoka from September 3rd until September 7th. The event saw an incredible turn-out with over 2,500 participants from 68 countries and 1,900 abstract submissions! This makes it the largest APLAR Congress yet! Held in the Fukuoka International Congress Center, this was an event that brought together researchers from all over the region-
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