APLAR

The APLAR Congress returns in 2026 with a comprehensive program that brings rheumatology specialists together for five days of education, collaboration, and meaningful scientific exchange in Seoul. Mark your calendar for APLAR 2026: addevent.com/event/dcpygcq1…

Prepare for meaningful networking events at APLAR 2026 in Seoul. The opening ceremony and welcome reception offer opportunities to connect with rheumatologists from across the globe and explore the latest innovations driving the industry. Register today to secure your seat: Link in bio

Early bird registration for APLAR 2026 is open with savings of up to USD $210.00 before 9 June 2026. This Congress brings together the brightest minds in rheumatology from 33 member nations across the Asia-Pacific region. Register early for priority access and save: Link in bio

The APLAR 2026 program outline is now available so you can start planning your daily schedule. With multiple concurrent sessions across workshop and Congress days, early planning helps prioritize the sessions you deem most important. View the full program outline: Link in bio

APLAR leaders Dr Jose Paulo Lorenzo and Prof Shin-Seok Lee share their vision for APLAR 2026. They outline strategic priorities including precision medicine advances, expanded allied health content, and collaboration opportunities. Read their full welcome message: Link in bio

Early bird registration has officially launched for APLAR 2026 remains OPEN until 9 June 2026! Registration includes access to all plenary sessions, industry symposia, and networking events. Lock in your early bird rate and plan your attendance in advance: Link in bio

Present your research to the Asia-Pacific rheumatology community at APLAR 2026! Share your research on treatments, clinical innovations or emerging technologies. Be sure to submit before the deadline of 24 April 2026. Successful submissions are published in the IJRD: Link in bio

Thank you to everyone who attended the biggest #APLARCongress to date. We hope you leave Fukuoka inspired, better informed, and connected to a wider network of colleagues. See you again next year in Seoul, Korea!

Although the live sessions conclude today, your learning doesn’t have to stop. All registered delegates receive access to the Congress’s extensive on demand library, enabling you to revisit plenaries, workshops, and symposia at your convenience for the next twelve months.

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the APLAR 2025 Partners & Sponsors. This year’s #APLARCongress would not have been possible without their support. Get to you know our partners & sponsors: aplarcongress.com/partners/

Join us today at 14:40 for the #APLAR25 Closing Ceremony & Awards! Celebrate breakthroughs, outstanding abstracts, and hear the reveal for APLAR 2026. Admission included with your Congress registration – don’t miss it!

As the afternoon draws to a close, two sessions address real-world medication management: "Managing Safety of JAK Inhibitors" examines safety data from Japan’ AND "Pros or Cons of Glucocorticoids for Systemic Autoimmune Diseases."

#APLAR25 Sessions Alert! Explore Cutting-Edge Trans Omics Studies to uncover disease drivers, and Skills for Rheumatologists for hands-on pathology training in lupus nephritis and #vasculitis, turning complex data into practical clinical insights.

Starting at 13:25! In the "Historical Perspectives in Rheumatology session", we honor pioneers whose discoveries laid the foundation for modern practice and in "Abstract Session #8 (Late Abstracts)" presenters will share their research discoveries.

#APLAR25 Sessions Highlight: "Inborn Erros and Somatic Mosaicism in Adult Autoinflammatory Diseases" AND "State of the Art session on Spondylarthritis." These sessions offer cutting-edge perspectives on conditions that challenge even seasoned clinicians: #05" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">aplarcongress.com/program/#05

#APLAR25 Sessions Highlight! "Systemic JIA and Interventional Rheumatology" AND "Interventional Rheumatology." Explore the program: #05" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">aplarcongress.com/program/#05

At 11:10, there will be two sessions which explore genetic insights and therapeutic breakthroughs: "Breakthrough Genetics and Emerging Challenges in Systemic Autoimmune Diseases" AND "New Horizons in the Treatment of SLE." Plan your day: #05" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">aplarcongress.com/program/#05

At 09:20, our final plenary session brings bench-to-bedside innovation front and center. Under the guidance of chairpersons Prof. Tsutomu Takeuchi and Shingo Nakayamada, the session examines how cutting edge science is reshaping rheumatology.

The next three parallel sessions will be running concurrently and gives you time to decide which one you would like to attend: Management of Lung Complications in CTDs: Moving Forward; Updates on OA Therapy; OR SLE: Comorbidities and Less Common Manifestations.

Don’t miss the first parallel sessions of the final #APLAR25 day (08:00-09:15): Explore Breakthrough Therapies, Surgery of Rheumatoid Hand & Elbow, and Advances in Imaging in Rheumatology to start your day inspired: #05" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">aplarcongress.com/program/#05