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The 18th World Meeting of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis will take place June 28 - July 3, 2026 in Nagoya, Japan at WINC AICHI. The purpose of the meeting is to bring together the diverse international community of investigators in statistics who develop and use Bayesian methods to share recent findings and to present new and challenging problems.
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The 18th World Meeting of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis will take place June 28 - July 3, 2026 in Nagoya, Japan at WINC AICHI. The purpose of the meeting is to bring together the diverse international community of investigators in statistics who develop and use Bayesian methods to share recent findings and to present new and challenging problems.
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REGISTRATION
Early registration rates are available until 30 April 2026. Regular registration rates will be available from 1 May to 31 May 2026. After June 1, only late registration will be available. You can register for the conference at this link. Note: to take advantage of the ISBA membership discount, you must first sign in to your ISBA account (there is a login button in the top-right of the registration page).
| Type | Early | Regular | Late |
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| ISBA member | 550 USD | 650 USD | 775 USD |
| ISBA member (student) | 275 USD | 375 USD | 500 USD |
| non-ISBA member | 650 USD | 750 USD | 875 USD |
| non-ISBA member (student) | 375 USD | 475 USD | 600 USD |
ISBA Member rates will be available to members of the following socieities:
- Japanese Classification Society
- Japanese Society of Applied Statistics
- Japanese Society of Computational Statistics
- Japan Statistical Society
- The Behaviormetric Society
- The Biometric Society of Japan
PLENARY SPEAKERS
PLENARY SPEAKERS
Foundational Lectures
The Foundational Lectures celebrate excellent researchers who have made notable and substantial contributions to the Bayesian community throughout their careers.
Keynote Lectures
The Keynote Lectures highlight exciting new research developments.
Susie Bayarri Lecture
The Susie Bayarri Lecture is delivered at the ISBA World Meeting by an outstanding young researcher who has received a terminal degree in a statistically related field no more than ten years prior to the award’s calendar year. The lecture is named to honor the memory of lifetime member M.J. Susie Bayarri. The postponed 2024 Bayarri Lecture will be given at the 2026 World Meeting.
Bruno de Finetti Lecture
The Bruno de Finetti Lecture is delivered at the ISBA World Meeting by an outstanding scholar who has provided significant contributions to the advancement of Bayesian Statistics
VENUE & LOCAL INFORMATION
Congress Venue
WINC AICHI (Aichi Industry & Labor Center)
4-4-38 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan
Venue Access Information
WINC AICHI is a modern, multi-purpose convention center located just a few minutes’ walk from Nagoya Station. It offers excellent accessibility by rail, air, and road, making it a convenient choice for both domestic and international participants.
Access to Nagoya & the Venue
Access to Nagoya
- From Tokyo
- From JR Tokyo Station
To JR Nagoya Station by Shinkansen - 1 hours 37 min
To JR Nagoya Station by Highway Bus - 5 hours and 9 min - From Haneda Airport
To Chubu Centrair International Airport - Approx 60 min - From Narita Airport
To Chubu Centrair International Airport - Approx 60 min - For more details or access from other cities, please check Nagoya City Access Guide: Visit Nagoya — Getting Here
- By Train
JR Nagoya Station (Sakura-dori Exit) – approx. 5 minutes on foot.
From the underground shopping mall “Unimall” Exit 5 – approx. 2 minutes on foot.
From “Sun Road” underground passage – approx. 8 minutes on foot. - By Car
Underground parking available (B2 and B3 levels, 123 spaces; height limit 2.3 m). - By Air
From Chubu Centrair International Airport: approx. 30 minutes to Nagoya Station via Meitetsu Airport Line, then 4 minutes on foot to the venue.
Accommodation
Nagoya offers a wide range of accommodation options, from luxury hotels to budget-friendly stays.
Recommended Areas
- Nagoya Station area – walking distance to the venue.
- Sakae / Fushimi area – central shopping and dining district.
- Osu / Kanayama area – good public transport connections.
- Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel
- Richmond Hotel Nagoya Shinkansenguchi
- Four Points Flex by Sheraton Nagoya Station
- Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya
- R&B Hotel Nagoya Shinkansenguchi
- Dai-san Star Nagoya
We recommend booking early, as availability may be limited during peak travel periods.
Information about Nagoya and its surrounding areas
Nagoya is the largest city in Aichi Prefecture and the fourth-largest in Japan, located roughly halfway between Tokyo and Osaka on the Pacific coast. With its rich history, modern architecture, and vibrant food culture, Nagoya serves as both an attractive destination and a convenient hub for exploring central Japan.
Top Attractions in Nagoya
- Nagoya Castle – Famous for its golden shachihoko (mythical tiger-fish) ornaments. From Nagoya Station, take the Meijo Subway Line to Shiyakusho Station (about 20 minutes).
- Atsuta Shrine – One of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, home to the sacred Kusanagi sword. Access by Meitetsu Line to Jingū-mae Station (10 minutes from Nagoya Station).
- Osu Shopping District – A lively area of narrow streets filled with vintage shops, electronics stores, and street food. Take the Tsurumai or Meijo Subway Line to Osu Kannon Station.
- LEGOLAND Japan & SEA LIFE Nagoya - A family-friendly theme park and aquarium complex. Take the Aonami Line to Kinjo Futo Station (approx. 30 minutes).
- Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology – Learn about the roots of Toyota and Japan’s industrial growth. A 15-minute walk or short bus ride from Nagoya Station.
Day Trips and Nearby Sights
- Inuyama Castle (Aichi): One of Japan’s oldest original castles. Take the Meitetsu Inuyama Line from Nagoya Station (approx. 30 minutes).
- Ghibli Park (Aichi): A dream for Studio Ghibli fans (An early reservation is highly recommended). From Nagoya Station, take the Higashiyama Subway Line to Fujigaoka, then Linimo to Ai-Chikyuhaku-Kinen-Koen Station (about 1 hour total).
- Ise Grand Shrine (Mie): Japan’s most sacred Shinto site. Take the Kintetsu Limited Express to Iseshi Station (about 1.5 hours).
- Gero Onsen (Gifu): One of Japan’s top three hot-spring towns. Board the JR Hida Limited Express from Nagoya Station (around 1.5 hours).
- Okuhida Onsen Villages (Gifu): Mountainous hot springs near the Northern Alps. Take the JR Takayama Line to Takayama (about 2.5 hours), then a bus to the onsen area.
- Kyoto: Renowned for temples, gardens, and geisha culture. Ride the Tokaido Shinkansen from Nagoya to Kyoto Station (around 35 minutes).
- Takayama (Gifu): A beautifully preserved Edo-period town. JR Hida Limited Express (about 2.5 hours).
- Kanazawa (Ishikawa): Known for Kenrokuen Garden and samurai districts. Take the Shinkansen via Maibara (approx. 3 hours total).
SATELLITE MEETINGS
- The 10th Bayesian Young Statisticians Meeting (BAYSM2026) will be held 26-27 June 2026 at Chiba University
- A satellite meeting on information geometry, privacy, and Monte Carlo will be held 4-7 July 2026 at the Institute for Statistical Mathematics in Tokyo.
- The 4th BNP Networking Meeting will be held 6-10 July 2026 at the University of Seoul in Seoul, South Korea.
COMMITTEES
Local organizing committee
- Kazuhiko Kakamu (chair), Nagoya City University
- Koji Miyawaki (vice chair), Kwansei Gakuin University
- Makoto Takahashi (secretary-general), Hosei University
- Tsunehiro Ishihara (treasurer), Takasaki City University of Economics
- Daniel Andrade, Hiroshima University
- Kaoru Irie, The University of Tokyo
- Michiko Okudo, Chiba University
- Kengo Kamatani, The Institute of Statistical Mathematics
- Yuki Kawakubo, Chiba University
- Genya Kobayashi, Meiji University
- Shonosuke Sugasawa, Keio University
- Tomoyuki Nakagawa, Meisei University
- Jouchi Nakajima, Hitotsubashi University
- Takeru Matsuda, The University of Tokyo
- Shuhei Mano, The Institute of Statistical Mathematics
- Yuzo Maruyama, Chiba University
- Daichi Mochihashi, The Institute of Statistical Mathematics
- Yuta Yamauchi, Nagoya University
- Keisuke Yano, The Institute of Statistical Mathematics
- Shintaro Hashimoto (comptroller), Hiroshima University
Scientific Committee
- Sameer Deshpande (chair), University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Sergios Agapiou, University of Cyprus
- Tamara Broderick, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Alicia Carriquiry, Iowa State University
- Ismael Castillo, Sorbonne Université
- David Frazier, Monash University
- Kazuhiko Kakamu, Nagoya City University
- Fabrizio Leisen, King's College London
- Hedibert Freitas Lopes, Insper-Institute of Education and Research
- Rosangela Helena Loschi, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
- Gemma Moran, Rutgers University
- Yang Ni, Texas A&M University
- Makoto Takahashi, Hosei University
- Dootika Vats, IIT-Kanpur
Named Lectures Committee
- Sergios Agapiou (chair), University of Cyprus
- Sameer Deshpande, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Yang Ni, Texas A&M University
- Igor Pruenster, Bocconi University
- Fernando Quintana, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
- Alexandra Schmidt, McGill University
- Mike West, Duke University
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