3rd Annual Meeting of the
International Society of
Nucleic Acid Immunity
6th International Conference on Nucleic Acid Immunity
NAIS26
September 16-18, 2026
Nara Kasugano International Forum
Nara, Japan
We are pleased to announce the NAIS26 Conference, taking place from September 16–18, 2026, at the Nara Kasugano International Forum in Nara, Japan. Hosted by Shizuo Akira, this three-day event unites leading experts and researchers across all career stages, fostering vibrant scientific exchange in the field of Nucleic Acid Immunity.
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The program features invited talks, short talks invited and selected from abstracts, and poster sessions, highlighting a diverse range of cutting-edge research. Participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy a cultural excursion exploring Nara’s famous shrines and temples.
Join us for an inspiring gathering of science and culture in this unique setting.
3rd Annual Meeting of the International Society of Nucleic Acid Immunity
Nara, Japan
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September 16-18, 2026
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This page provides only basic information about NAIS26. For full details, program updates, registration, and abstract submissions, please visit the official NAIS26 conference website.
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3 days
200+ Participants
Invited Speakers
Short Talks
Posters
Nara Kasugano International Forum
Nara, Japan
Invited Lectures
Our lineup features world-leading experts delivering cutting-edge talks on pivotal advances in the field. These distinguished lecturers will share their latest findings, anchoring a dynamic program that fosters collaboration and discovery.
Takashi Fujita
Kyoto University
(Keynote)
Carl Walkely
Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Jan Rehwinkel
University of Oxford
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Kensuke Miyake
Chiba University
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Susan Carpenter
University of California
Santa Cruz
Andrea Ablasser
EPFL
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Enzo Poirier
Institut Curie
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Jean-Charles Guery
Toulouse Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases
Osamu Takeuchi
Kyoto University
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Vishva Dixit
Genentech, Inc.
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Art Krieg
Zola Therapeutics
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Hiroki Kato
University Hospital Bonn
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Judy Lieberman
Boston Children's Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Rayk Behrendt
University Hospital Bonn
Asako Yamayoshi
Institute of Science Tokyo
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James Chen
UT Southwestern
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Ken Ishii
The University of Tokyo
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Shizuo Akira
The University of Osaka
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Short Talks
Complementing our invited lecturers, NAIS26 features five distinguished experts delivering concise, impactful short talks on cutting-edge nucleic acid immunity research. Additionally, 17 short talks will be selected from submitted abstracts to highlight emerging talent and fresh perspectives. Together, these sessions spark dynamic insights and engaging discussions that strengthen collaboration.
Carina de Oliveira Mann
Technical University Munich
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Invited
Sun Hur
Harvard University
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Invited
Dong Ki Lee​
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Sungkyunkwan University
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Invited
Taro Kawai
Nara Institute of Science and Technology​
Invited
Michael Gantier​
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Hudson Institute
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Invited
Nicolas Manel
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Institut Curie
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Invited
Organizers
The exceptional organizing team for NAIS26, led by Shizuo Akira, is currently being assembled to design an outstanding program featuring cutting-edge research and insights from leading experts in Nucleic Acid Immunity. We look forward to creating an inspiring and enriching experience for all participants!
Supporters
We gratefully acknowledge the invaluable support of the institutions supporting NAIS26 through organisational expertise and generous funding. This support underscores our shared commitment to cutting-edge nucleic acid immunity science.
Co-Organizer and Supporter iFReC
Pioneering Immunology Research in Japan since 2007.
Speaker
Shizuo Akira
Co-Organizer and Supporter NAIS
Connecting global advances in nucleic acid immunity since 2023.
President
Zhijian 'James' Chen
Co-Organizer and Supporter TRR237
Advancing Nucleic Acid Immunity in Germany since 2018.
Speaker
Veit Hornung
Site-Speaker
Gunther Hartmann
Site-Speaker
Min Ae Lee-Kirsch
Supporter ImmunoSensation3
Advancing excellence in immune sensing research in Bonn, Germany, since 2012.
Speaker
Gunther Hartmann
Speaker
Anja Schneider
Speaker
Andreas Schlitzer
Become a Supporter
Interested in supporting NAIS26? Scientific institutions and organizations are welcome to contribute organisationally or financially. Contact us at contact@nai-society.com to discuss opportunities.​
Coordination
The coordination team, led by Akihiko Takagi, ensures the smooth execution of NAIS26, providing a seamless experience for all participants.
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Akihiko Takagi
is the lead coordinator and oversees overall coordination and logistical planning.
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Simon Görgen <simon.goergen@uni-bonn.de>
manages conference finances and serves as the contact point for NAIS and TRR237-related questions.
Locations
Venue
Nara Kasugano International Forum
101 Kasuganocho
Nara, 630-8212
Japan
Airport
Osaka International Airport - ITM
3 Chome-555 Hotarugaike Nishimachi,
Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0036
Japan
Airport
Kansai International Airport - KIX
1番地 Senshukukokita, Izumisano, Osaka 549-0001
Japan