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.
Mid July 2026
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Notification of abstract acceptance
31 August 2026
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Extended abstract ends.
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 fee
Early Bird (until 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
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.
Conference Flyer
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