AIC2026
The 18th Asia Impact Assessment Conference
24-26th October 2026 Matsue City, Shimane Pref., Japan
Background & Aims
The Asia Impact Assessment Conference (AIC) is held under the auspices of academic societies in Japan, South Korea, and China, and it provides a forum for international information exchange on environmental assessment and conservation technologies and policies among Asian countries.
Contact: aic2026matsue@gmail.com
Important Dates
Abstract Submission
March 2026
30 June 2026
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Call for abstract ends. (the abstract submission has been already closed.)
Mid July 2026
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Notification of abstract acceptance
31 August 2026
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Extended abstract ends(extended abstract is for a conference proceedings.)
Registration
April 2026
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Registration Open
31 July 2026
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Early bird ends.
15 September 2026
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Registration ends.
Registration
Registration and payment will be handled through Peatix. Please refer to “How to use Peatix (for first time event attendees)”.
Note:
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Registration fees are non-refundable due to the participant's circumstances.
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Invitation letter for VISA will be issued to those who applied via the form during the application process on Peatix.
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Participate certification will be issued while the AIC conference at the place.
Registration fee
Early Bird (by 31 July 2026 Japan time)
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Registration fee (General) ¥22,500 (including banquet)
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Registration fee (Student) ¥12,000 (including banquet)
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Registration fee (General) + Technical Visit ¥28,500
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Registration fee (Student) + Technical Visit ¥18,000
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Accompanying guest for Banquet ¥10,000/person
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Accompanying guest for Technical Visit ¥6,000/ person
Regular (after 1st August 2026 Japan time)
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Registration fee (General) ¥27,500 (including banquet)
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Registration fee (Student) ¥17,000 (including banquet)
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Registration fee (General) + Technical Visit ¥33,500
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Registration fee (Student) + Technical Visit ¥23,000
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Accompanying guest for Banquet ¥10,000/person
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Accompanying guest for Technical Visit ¥6,000/ person
24th October
Opening Ceremony
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Chaired by Prof. Hayashi(Conference chair, Vice president of JSIA, Past Director of IAIA Board)
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Ministry of the Environment, Japan
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Shimane Prefecture and/or Matsue City
9:00-10:30 Plenary session 1
Plenary talk1
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Prof. Murayama(president of JSIA, Past Director of IAIA Board)
Plenary panel discussion
*** Coffee break ***
10:30-12:00 Session 1
*** Lunch ***
13:30-15:00 Session 2
*** Coffee break ***
15:30-17:00 Session 3
17:15-18:30 Poster Session
25th October
9:00-10:00 Plenary session 2
Plenary talk2
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Dr. Myunjin Kim(Past Director of IAIA Board and Past President, Korean Society of EIA (KSEIA)
Plenary panel discussion
*** Coffee Break ***
10:30-12:00 Session 4
*** Lunch ***
13:30-15:00 Session 5
15:00-15:30 Closing
Posters Award Announcement
16:00 - 16:30 Move to banquet venue (Yuushien)
16:30-18:00 Viewing Yushien
18:00 - 20:00 Banquet at Yushien
26th October
Technical Visit
9:00 Departure from the Matsue Area
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Kamedake Onsen Gyokuhō Sansō
*** Lunch*** -
Nittoho Tatara Ironmaking Facility
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Ōhara Shinden Rice Terraces
16:00 Arrive back in Matsue City
Joint event
PM 26th October
Joint event with the Ministry of the Environment’s Chugoku-Shikoku Regional Environment Office (in Japanese, free of charge) is planned.
Access to Kunibiki Messe
from JR Matsue Station
1. By Bus (Public Transportation 3 minutes)
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Bus Stop: Go to Platform #11 at the North Exit of JR Matsue Station.
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Bus Destination: Look for buses bound for "Messe/Taiikukan".
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Duration: Approximately 3 minutes.
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Where to Get Off: Alight at the "Kunibiki Messe-mae" bus stop.
2. On Foot (Walking 10 minutes)
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Exit: Take the North Exit of JR Matsue Station.
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Duration: Approximately 7 to 10 minutes (about 650 meters).
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Directions: Walk toward the large intersection on your right, cross the bridge, and the large glass-walled building you see ahead will be Kunibiki Messe.
26th October
サイドイベントセミナー
〇開催日時：令和８年１０月２６日（月）１３:３０～１５:３０
〇場所：島根県立産業交流会館 くにびきメッセ ６０１大会議室（オンライン併用）
（〒690-0826 島根県松江市学園南1丁目2-1）
〇セミナータイトル（仮）：環境アセスメントと考える地域と自然～松江から考える、これからの未来～
〇主催等：主催 環境省中国四国環境局、共催 環境アセスメント学会
開催協力 中国環境パートナーシップオフィス（EPOちゅうごく）
〇概要：本セミナーでは、地域脱炭素やネイチャーポジティブの視点等も踏まえながら、環境アセスメント制度を活用して地域の自然等と向き合い、よりよい未来につなげていくためのヒントを考えていきます。
Conference Flyer
Conference Committee Member
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Adviser
Dr. Sachihiko Harashina, President, Yokohama College of Commerce; Professor Emeritus, Institute of Science Tokyo
Prof. Takehiko Murayama, Visiting Professor, Research Center for Social Change, Saitama University (Professor Emeritus, Institute of Science Tokyo)
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Executive Committee
Executive Committee Chair:
Prof. Kiichiro Hayashi, Nagoya University
Deputy Executive Committee Chair/ Secretary-General:
Prof. Hideharu Morishita, Aichi Gakuin University
Executive secretary:
Prof. Yuri Yamazaki, Tottori University
Committee member:
Dr. Ayano Takeuchi, Toho University
Dr. Yasuhiro Nagasawa, Institute of Science Tokyo
Ms. Akiko Urago, Raven Ltd.
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Program Committee
Committee chair:
Prof. Kiichiro Hayashi, Nagoya University
Committee Member:
Dr. Myungjin Kim, Past President of Korean Society of EIA
Dr. Yuan Xu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Mr. Shota Ohtani, Professional Engineer, Eight-Japan Engineering Consultants Inc.
Prof. Hitoshi Okazawa, Tokyo University of Agriculture
Ms. Naoko Genjida, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Recommended hotels
Visitor Information
Visit Matsue
Contact: aic2026matsue@gmail.com
Japan Association for Impact Assessment
IAIA Japan branch
Korean Society of Environmental Impact Assessment
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
HKIEIA