he 61th Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan he 61th Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan

Information for Participants

1.Format

In-person format

2.Registration

Early bird registration

For those who have registered during the “early bird registration” period: A name badge and a receipt will be sent in advance, and "Banquet" is printed on the name badge for those who have registered for the banquet. Also, a QR code containing the information about your name, Registration ID, and email address is printed on the name badge if you agreed to it when you registered. Please let them scan your QR code when you attend BP seminars. We appreciate your cooperation.
Name badge holders will be distributed near the registration desk. Please be sure to wear your name badge at the venue.

On-site registration

On-site registration is available at the registration desk for those who have not completed early bird registration. Only cash payment is accepted.

Location: Atrium, 1F, Nagoya Congress Center
Open hours: November 14 & 15: 8:15-17:00 /
November 16: 8:15-13:30

The Biophysical Society of Japan desk

Application for membership and payment of the annual membership fee can be made at the Biophysical Society of Japan desk located at the registration area.

3.Program booklet / Proceedings / Online proceedings (Confit Web ver.)

E-mail

A program booklet has been sent in advance to members of the Biophysical Society of Japan and non-members who have registered during the early registration period.
Proceedings (PDF) will be posted on the meeting website (scheduled in early Early November), please download it. It can also be viewed on Confit Web ver.

Proceedings (PDF):
https://www2.aeplan.co.jp/bsj2023/en-proceedings.html

* The view of the proceedings is required to enter a ID and password. ID and Password is specified on page S32 of the program booklet. (For members and participants only)

Program/Proceedings - Confit Web ver.:
To be posted on the meeting website.
Login ID: E-mail address used when you registered

* The view of the proceedings is required to enter a password. Password is specified on page S32 of the program booklet. (For members and participants only)

* Program and proceedings will be made available without password on the website of the Biophysical Society of Japan and in “Seibutsu Butsuri “on J-STAGE after the annual meeting.

4.On the day of the annual meeting

Language

As a general rule, English is the language used. However, Gender equality promotion and young researchers support symposium, Career support event, KAKENHI guide meeting, and BP seminars (in part) will be held in Japanese.

Internet access (Wi-Fi)

Wi-Fi is available in the corridors and the common areas. However, please note that the connection might be unstable due to line capacity.

General assembly / Assembly symposium

Please join the 10th general assembly / assembly symposium of the Biophysical Society of Japan which will be held in Room M (Conference Room 431+432) on November 15 from 12:40 to 13:50.

Early Career Award in Biophysics Candidate Presentation Symposium

Early Career Award in Biophysics Candidate Presentation Symposium, which is the selection for the 19th early career award, will be held in Room I (International Conference Room) on November 14 from 9:00 to 11:30. The award ceremony will be held in the banquet on the next day.

Cloakroom

Please be advised that valuables, computers etc. are not accepted as we are not responsible for any loss or damage. Umbrellas are also not accepted.

Location: Atrium, 1F, Nagoya Congress Center
Open hours: November 14 : 8:15-19:45
November 15 : 8:15-20:45 (until the banquet ends)
November 16 : 8:15-16:15

Lunch

Free box lunch and tea will be provided at Biophysics seminars (November 14-16), Career support event (November 14), Gender equality promotion and young researchers support symposium (November 16), and KAKENHI guide meeting (November 16). To receive it, a numbered ticket which is to be distributed on the day is required. Numbered tickets will be distributed as follows.

Time: 8:15~ each day
Location: Near the Registration Desk, Atrium, 1F, Nagoya Congress Center

* Numbered tickets will only be distributed for the sessions that will be held on the same day. Ticket distribution will be closed when all the tickets are distributed.

* Please note that the tickets will become invalid when you do not arrive before the start time and lunches will be served to those who attend without the ticket.

* Biophysics seminars are co-sponsored seminars supported by companies and organizations. If you attend the seminars, please attend to the end and be sure to answer a questionnaire with your name and affiliation. We kindly ask for your cooperation.

* As the number of box lunches is limited, please use restaurants near the "Hibino" subway station or convenience stores around the venue.

Exhibition

An exhibition will be held in the Event Hall, Building 1. A stamp rally will also be held. Details of stamp rally will be announced in the meeting website. The drawing for the stamp rally will be held at the closing ceremony.

Parking

Paid parking is available at the venue, but please use public transportation as a general rule.

Child care

Day care service will be available. Please visit the annual meeting website for more information.

Banquet

Date & Time: November 15(Wed.) 19:00-20:30
Place: "Shirotori Hall”, 1F, Building 4, Nagoya Congress Center

* On-site registration will be available, but please register early as it is limited.

Closing ceremony

A closing ceremony will be held in the poster/exhibition hall (Event hall) after the poster presentations on November 16. The winners of the student presentation award will be also announced at the ceremony. We look forward to your participation.

5. Prohibitions

1) Giving login ID and password to a third party is prohibited.

2) Photography and audio/video recordings with any devices are prohibited in the lecture rooms and other areas of the venue.