Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) 60th Annual Meeting

The Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) will be hosting their 60th Annual Meeting next year in the beautiful island prefecture of Okinawa, Japan.

This is a fantastic opportunity to share the latest advances in pediatric surgery, discuss challenging clinical problems, and strengthen international collaboration with colleagues from across the globe.

Event Highlights

• Dates: April 18–22, 2027

• Location: Okinawa, Japan (In-person event only)

• Atmosphere: Known as the friendliest surgical society in the world (with a strict “no neckties” rule!)

Call for Abstracts Now Open!

PAPS is currently accepting abstract submissions from September 15 to November 15, 2026. We highly encourage our MAPS members to submit their work. Outstanding abstracts accepted for full oral presentation will be invited for submission and presented in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery (JPS).

What to Expect

The full conference programme will be announced soon, but attendees can look forward to:

• Cutting-edge scientific sessions covering clinical and basic sciences

• Exciting surgical technique video sessions over lunch

• Quick shot oral presentations and posters

• Networking, special talks, and interactive cultural experiences

For more details on early bird registration, hotel discounts, and to submit your abstracts, please visit the official PAPS 2027 Meeting Website.