Rock Mechanics for the Next Generation

– Innovations, Sustainability, and Resilience–

Registration

Registration fee

Registration will start in early March, 2026.

Until September 22 2026 After September 22 2026
ISRM members 70,000 JPY 80,000 JPY
Non-members 90,000 JPY 100,000 JPY
Students 35,000 JPY 40,000 JPY
Accompaying Person 10,000 JPY
Banquet TBD
Technical Tours TBD
Students Night TBD
Rock Ball TBD

*Consumption tax (10% ) included in the fees as above.

  1. Days and times showing this website is based on JST/UTC+0900
  2. Presenting authors are required to complete the registration by Tuesday, September 22, 2026 and make the payment.
  3. One registration can cover one paper. Each accepted paper must be covered by at least one registration.
  4. The term ‘accompanying person’ refers to family members or partners in a private capacity, and does not include colleagues.

Fee includes…

General Participants

  • Access to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies
  • Access to Keynote Lectures
  • Access to Oral and Poster Sessions
  • Digital book of Extended Abstracts and Program
  • Digital Proceedings
  • Coffee Break
  • Welcome Party
  • Lunches

Accompanying Person

  • Access to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies
  • Coffee Break
  • Welcome Party
  • Lunches

Payment Methods

Credit Card (VISA / MasterCard / Amex / Diners / JCB) only

Invoice and Receipt

Invoices and reciepts can be generated from your registration account.

Cancellation Policy

Notice of cancellations must be made in writing to the secretariat (arms14(at)ec-mice.com). The following cancellation fees will apply, based on the date when the office receives your cancellation notification. "No Shows" are not eligible for a refund. We regret that we cannot offer refunds for "No Shows onsite or online"; however, substitute attendees are welcome.

Date of Cancellation Cancellation Fees
Until September 22, 2026 No cancellation Fee (Full Refund)
On and after September 23, 2026 100% of Registration Fee (No Refund)
Cancellation Policy of Banquet

No refunds will be made for cancellations received after October 31, 2026.

*The refund will be made after the conference via credit card you registered.

Disclaimer

The organizing committee reserves the right to cancel or postpone the ARMS14 or to change the schedule or the venue without prior notice, due to the act of God or on the occurrence of any event of force majeure. The organizing committee will not be liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such alterations.

Invitation Letters for Visa Application

To obtain an invitation letter for a visa to Japan, you must complete your conference registration, including payment, before contacting the secretariat with your registration ID. An application form will then be provided; please complete it and return it to the secretariat. The invitation letter will be sent by international mail within 1–2 weeks. This procedure is subject to change in accordance with Japanese Government policy.

Who needs an entry visa?

Please check whether you require a visa by visiting the following URL.
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)

Deadline for Application

September 22, 2026 (JST/UTC+0900)

Registration will start in early March, 2026.

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