Rare Sugar Congress 2023

The 8th International Symposium of International Society of Rare Sugars

March 31 – April 2, 2023

Takamatsu, Kagawa, JAPAN  

Welcome 

Dear Colleagues -

On behalf of the organizing committee, it is a great honor for me to extend a cordial invitation to you for the Rare Sugar Congress 2023 (RSC2023) - the 8th International Symposium of International Society of Rare Sugars (ISRS). The RSC 2023 will be held from March 31 to April 2, 2023 at the Kagawa International Conference Hall (Takamatsu, Kagawa, JAPAN). Please enjoy the RSC2023 in a cozy spring in full blossom of cherry trees (Sakura). We look forward to your visit!

Ken IZUMORI (President of ISRS, Kagawa University)


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    Online Registration

    Online registration started on November 1, 2022.
    The regular registration closed on December 23, 2022.
    The late registration is available now.

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    Poster & Oral Preparation

    Abstract submission started on November 1, 2022 and closed on January 6, 2023.
    Accepted poster and oral presentations are shown in linked page.

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    Sponsorship Information

    ISRS provides numerous sponsorship opportunities for the Rare Sugar Congress 2023 (RSC2023).

     

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Rare Sugar Congress 2023 will be held in Kagawa International Conference Hall (Takamatsu, Kagawa, JAPAN) as the 8th International Symposium of ISRS (International Society of Rare Sugars). Please mark your calendar to secure the schedule for Rare Sugar Congress 2023 now!!


Online registration is available now

[Update] Overall Schedule
Special Keynote lecture / Special lecture / Special Program "Labeling of Rare Sugars"

[Update] Final Schedule is opend.
The program will be uploaded soon.

Reviewing process of submitted abstracts was completed:
Authors selected for an invited oral presentation were informed via email on January 20, 2023.
Abstract submission closed on January 6, 2023
Due date for Abstract submission was extended:
Extended due was January 6, 2023 (Fri)
Abstract submission started on November 1, 2022
Registration started on November 1, 2022
Third circulation on October 31, 2022
Second circulation on September 12, 2022
First circulation on July 12, 2022

 

 

Rare Sugar Congress

The Rare Sugar Congress (RSC) is  held as the International Symposium of ISRS approximately every three years for the exchange of information on various aspects of rare sugars, from production to application.

 

 

Conference Vanue

Kagawa International Conference Hall (Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan)

 




Overall Schedule

 

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Final program available for download will be uploaded soon



Friday 31 March 2023


9:30-10:30

Registration


10:30-10:45 

Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address

Keynote Address
(K. Izumori, Kagawa University, Japan)

 

Special Sessions


10:45-12:30 

Special Lectures

(Chair: Y. Tani, Rare Sugar International Corporation, Japan)

Special Lecture Information »

Special Keynote Lecture "Health & Carbohydrate"
(S. Yamada, Kitasato University Kitasato Institute Hospital, Japan )

Special Lecture "Nutrition & Health"


13:30-15:00 

 Special Program "Labeling of Rare Sugars"

(Chair: Y. Tani, Rare Sugar International Corporation, Japan)

Special Program Information »

Panel Discussion I:  "Rare Sugar Labeling in Markets"
Panel Discussion II:  "A Proposal for Functional Sugars in Future"

 

Oral Session


15:30-16:30 

Oral Presentations

Oral presentation preparation »

Session 1: Food-related properties of rare Sugars


18:00-20:00 

 Reception Banquet

at RIHGA Hotel Zest Takamatsu Kagawa

Map & Direction

 

 Saturday 1 April 2023


Oral Sessions


9:00-18:30

Oral Presentations 

Oral presentation preparation »

Session 2: Rare sugar production
Session 3: Rare sugars for medical field
Session 4: Physicochemical properties of rare sugars
Session 5: Various usages of rare sugars

 

Sunday 2 April 2023


Poster Session


9:00-12:00

Poster Presentations

Poster preparation »

Odd numbered posters: 9:30–10:30
Even numbered posters: 10:30–11:30


13:00-14:00

Award & Closing Ceremony


 

 

 



Travel Information 

Takamatsu is the largest city in Kagawa Prefecture, part of the Shikoku region of Japan. This scenic location is travel destination close to Osaka, Kyoto, and the Kansai area. In this season, cherry flowers are as beautiful as they are ephemeral, and the best period to see them in full bloom. Hanami (cherry blossoms viewing) is a centenary tradition that permeates the whole Japan and of couse there are many attractive spots to view them in Kagawa area. These links are the official tourism websites by public institutions which covers things to do and travel tips.

SUNPORT TAKAMATSU
TAKAMATSU AIRPORT
VISIT KAGAWA
TAKAMATSU Convention and Visitors Bureau
Experience TAKAMATSU


 

 

Sponsored and Supported by 


Kagawa University

Kagawa University IIRSRE

Kagawa Prefecture MICE

TAKAMATSU Convention and Visitors Bureau

Kagawa Industory Support


 

Contact Information


International Society of Rare Sugars 
Ikenobe 2393, Miki, Kagawa
761-0795, JAPAN
Secretarial Board 
Dr. Kazuya Akimitsu
P: +81(87) 891-3131
rsc2023-a@kagawa-u.ac.jp