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APLAR Congress (Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology)

ConferenceAwardedRheumatology, Medicine, HealthcareIn-personAnnual
Seoul, KR28 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 20265 days

Delegates

2,500+

Countries

68+

Duration

5 days · 28 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026

Frequency

Annual

About this congress

The APLAR Congress is the annual gathering of the Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology, bringing together rheumatologists, physicians, nurses, researchers, and allied health professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The 28th edition, APLAR 2026, will be held in Seoul, South Korea, with the theme "Bridging Innovative Research and Patient Care: Shaping Our Future in Rheumatology". The congress aims to advance the understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, facilitate discussion on all aspects of musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases, and bridge communication and culture barriers among professionals. It features world-class research, scientific, and medical content, including plenary sessions, concurrent workshops, and poster presentations.

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Key details

City & country
Seoul, KR
Dates
28 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026
Duration
5 days
Frequency
Annual
Format
In-person
Rotation pattern
Continental rotation
Commercial type
ConferenceB2B
Official website
aplarcongress.com — register free for link access

Who attends

Rheumatologistsphysiciansnursesresearchersallied health professionalsstudentstrainees

Programme

5 workshops

Networking events

  • Welcome Reception
  • Social Functions

Host city history — 11 congresses since 2010

2026SeoulKR← current
2025FukuokaJP
2024SingaporeSG
2023Chiang MaiTH
2022Hong KongHK
2017DubaiAE
2016ShanghaiCN
2015ChennaiIN
2014CebuPH
2012Amman, Dead SeaJO
2010Hong KongHK
AsiaMiddle East
HK ×2KR ×1JP ×1SG ×1TH ×1AE ×1CN ×1IN ×1PH ×1JO ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Middle East. Seoul has hosted 1× (2026).

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