There are also numerous other sessions that we hope you will find of interest. Please don’t miss out on a great meeting with renowned and upcoming international speakers. Fukuoka is also a foodie haven, so make plans to try something new. Japanese cuisine is so much more than tempura and sushi! Registration for the meeting can be found here.

At the meeting in Fukuoka, the International Council will approve the site for the 2032 bienniel meeting. Bids are due on 31st July. Several exciting venues will be considered. If you are considering submitting a bid, please have your materials to Central IAP by the deadline. See resources & instructions to submit here.

The International Council will also be voting on the President-Elect of the Academy. Nominations should be submitted by 31st July and must include an endorsement in writing from the division of which the nominee is a member. Submit nominations here.

The European Congress of Pathology will be held in Stockholm, Sweden from the 12th - 16th September, 2026. The Joint European Society of Pathology/International Academy of Pathology Educational sessions will be held on Sunday, 13th September:

The Global Pathologist: Adventures and Trials From Scholarship to Mentorship

• Chair: Catarina Eloy (Portugal)
• Chair: Angela Chong (Singapore)

A path around adversities – the mentorship that changed my life

• Speaker: Joe Yeong (Singapore)

When the internship turns out to be a surprise

• Speaker: Antonia Syrnioti (Greece)

Learning today to teach tomorrow

• Speaker: Federica Pezzuto (Italy)

Alternate training pathways

• Speaker: Eyas Hattab (USA)

We encourage you to attend. The sessions typically generate a significant amount of discussion and often present material you cannot get anywhere else!

Finally, Central IAP has updated its website and is now in a position to offer website support for divisions that are unable to support their own due to cost and logistical reasons. We can host meeting announcements for your division, manage registrations for meetings and are open to discussing other needs you might have. Please consider using this new resource and contact Rachael Lowery, Executive Director, for further information.

See you soon in Stockholm and/or Fukuoka!

Henry Tazelaar

President, International Academy of Pathology

Divisions, please review your Division's Council representatives from IAP2024. If you will have different representatives, please share their names and contact details via the button below— this ensures they receive important materials ahead of time.

The IAP International Council meeting will be held during the Fukuoka Congress on Thursday, October 8th with virtual attendance available for those who can't join in person. Please also pass along the date to your Councilors so they can plan ahead, and note that your divisional dues need to be current for them to take part in upcoming elections — reply if your division needs help squaring that away.

Due: September 3rd

As we look towards our biennial Congress in Fukuoka this October, we have announced the call for President-Elect and Vice President nominations. 

All Vice Presidents who are eligible for another term have been contacted and asked if they wish to remain on, or rotate off. All who are ineligible for another term have been notified and asked to suggest someone to step into their role. Divisions must provide a letter of support for any Vice Presidential nominees.

Divisions, please submit your nominations if you have not already!

Deadline: July 31st, 2026

The International Academy of Pathology is pleased to invite interested Divisions to submit bids to host the 2032 IAP Congress. Hosting an IAP Congress is a unique opportunity to showcase your region, strengthen collaboration within the global pathology community, and contribute to the advancement of education and scientific exchange. Divisions in good standing with the capacity and enthusiasm to host a world‑class meeting are encouraged to express their interest. Detailed bid guidelines and timelines are available on the website, and the IAP leadership looks forward to working closely with prospective hosts to deliver a memorable and impactful Congress. Bids will be presented on October 8th in Fukuoka to the International Council.

Deadline to Apply: July 31st, 2026

Don't miss the joint IAP/ESP session in Stockholm if you're attending ECP2026!

Joint Special Session ESP & IAP: The Global Pathologist: Adventures and Trials from Scholarship to Mentorship

Sunday, September 13th, 8:30AM – 10:30AM

• Chair: Catarina Eloy (Portugal)
• Chair: Angela Chong (Singapore)

001 A Path Around Adversities – the Mentorship that Changed My Life

Speaker: Joe Yeong (Singapore)

002 When the Internship Turns Out to be a Surprise

Speaker: Antonia Syrnioti (Greece)

003 Learning Today to Teach Tomorrow

Speaker: Federica Pezzuto (Italy)

004 Alternate Training Pathways

Speaker: Eyas Hattab (USA)

We look with great anticipation to IAP2026, hosted by the Japanese Division. The theme for this year's congress is "Vision For the Future." A program, travel details, and other resources can be found on the IAP2026 website.

Dates: October 8th - 13th, 2026

Host City: Fukuoka, Japan

Venue: Fukuoka International Congress Center; Fukuoka Sunpalace

Beware of Phishing!

Recently, members have been encountering phishing emails circulated under the name of Dr. Toyonori Tsuzuki, President of the JDIAP, offering a special invitation for discounted flights of hotels. These are fraudulent-- please report and delete! There has been no breach or leakage of information; these are unfortunately common attempts that take place around large events or groups like our Congress.

2026 IAP membership dues have been distributed to all divisions.

To ensure your members receive member pricing for the 2026 IAP Congress, divisions must be in good standing, with all dues paid and membership status current. To be eligible to vote in the upcoming International Council Meeting, divisions must be in good financial standing. 

We encourage division leadership to review their status and complete any outstanding requirements as soon as possible to avoid delays in Congress registration benefits. If you have not received your 2026 dues invoice, please ensure you have submitted your division information (below) as your first step.

The IAP is pleased to offer website development services to support IAP Divisions and Assemblies in strengthening their digital presence, including the creation of streamlined, professional web pages for division or assembly websites and division or assembly-hosted meetings.

• Division or Assembly-Hosted Meeting Webpages
• Division or Assembly Website Development - Basic or Custom

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