Tuesday, December 8, 2026

International Society for Sanitation Studies

Annual Conference 2026

Information

  • Annual Conference 2026 website is now open.

The International Society for Sanitation Studies (ISSS) recognizes  the urgent need to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, ensuring universal access to safe water and sanitation by 2030. While significant progress has been made, substantial challenges persist, especially in reaching marginalized populations and adapting to a rapidly changing global landscape. The ISSS Annual Conference 2026 brings together a diverse community of researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community members to address these critical issues. By exploring innovative, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH), and Menstrual Health, we aim to foster a more equitable and sustainable future for all.
This year’s conference theme is:
“Transforming WASH for a Resilient and Equitable Future: Local Knowledge, Innovation, and Global Action”.
We invite you to share your expertise and contribute to this important conversation.

Theme: “Transforming WASH for a Resilient and Equitable Future: Local Knowledge, Innovation, and Global Action”
Date: Tuesday, December 8 from 10:00 – 16:30 JST
Venue: Online (Oral Presentations – Zoom & Slack – Poster Presentations)
Participation: Free
Abstract submission deadline : October 16, 2026 (extended deadline)
Keynote Speakers: 

Taro Yamauchi

Chairperson, ISSS
Professor and Researcher
Faculty of Health Sciences
Hokkaido University

Chisala Deborah Meki (PhD, MPhil, MPH, BSc)

Lecturer and Researcher
Assistant Dean Undergraduate
School of Public Health
University of Zambia

The conference will provide a platform for oral and poster presentations. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following:

  • WASH and Public Health
  • Sanitation Technologies, Innovations and Business Models
  • Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH)
  • Social and Cultural Dimensions of WASH
  • Resource Recovery and Waste Management
  • WASH in Agriculture and Environment
  • Planetary Health and Environmental Health Approaches to WASH
  • Field Experiences and Case Studies
  • WASH, Climate Change, and Post-SDG Futures

We hope you can be part of this event !

Taro Yamauchi, Chair, ISSS AC2026
Akira Sai, Co-Chair, ISSS AC2026
Sikopo Nyambe, Co-Chair, ISSS AC2026

Abstract Submission

  • For Presenters
Submission Form
Deadline for abstract submission: Friday October 16, 2026 (extended deadline)

Documents related to Abstract Submission

Click here to download the application documents for oral and/or poster presentation

Call for Abstracts Abstract Template
(Oral Presentation)		 Abstract Template
(Poster Presentation)
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Registration

  • For Presenters (To be provided after abstract acceptance)
Deadline for registration: Friday, November 27, 2026
  • For Audience
Registration Form
Deadline for registration: Friday, November 27, 2026

Please email us at isss.symposium@gmail.com if you do not receive a confirmation email after your registration.

This symposium is organized by:

The Lab of Human Ecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University

Contact: isss.symposium (at) gmail.com