Welcome Message

Dear Colleagues in New Testament Studies across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond,

Welcome to the 2026 Regional Conference of the SNTS Asia-Pacific Liaison Committee (APLC), to be held in Nagoya, Japan, from September 10–12, 2026.

This conference marks a significant milestone, as it is the first APLC regional conference ever to be hosted in Japan. It will be held jointly with the annual conference of the Japan Society of New Testament Studies (JSNTS).

The first part of the event (September 10–11, morning) will be conducted as the JSNTS Annual Conference in Japanese. The second part (September 11, afternoon–12) will constitute the APLC Regional Conference, bringing together scholars and students from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

We warmly invite you to join us for this unique and memorable gathering, which will provide opportunities for academic exchange, international collaboration, and fellowship among New Testament scholars.

We look forward to welcoming you to Nagoya.

Sincerely,

Prof. Masashi Sawamura
On behalf of the SNTS-APLC Local Organizing Committee