Save the Date: INRC 2027, Tokyo, Japan, June 30 – July 4

On behalf of the INRC Executive Committee, we are delighted to announce that the International Narcotics Research Conference 2027 will take place in Tokyo, Japan, from June 30 to July 4, 2027.

INRC 2027 will once again bring together pre-clinical and clinical researchers from around the world working on opioid pharmacology, neuroscience, pain, addiction, and related fields, from fundamental mechanisms to clinical translation. As always, the program will feature keynote lectures, the Founders’ Lecture, the Young Investigator Award Lecture, symposia, hot-topic oral communications, and poster sessions, with plenty of opportunities for trainees to present their work and connect with leaders in the field.

Details on the venue, scientific program, abstract submission, and registration will be posted on this website and shared by email and through social media channels in the coming weeks.

In the meantime, mark your calendars, and share this announcement with your collaborators, trainees, and friends. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Bluesky (@inrcmeeting) for the latest updates.

We look forward to welcoming both returning and first-time attendees, and we hope to see you in Tokyo next summer!

The INRC Executive Committee

Missed INRC 2026 in Denver? You can still download our PDF version of the full INRC2026 program here 

OUR MISSION  

The International Narcotics Research Conference (INRC) is an international forum for pre-clinical and clinical researchers to strengthen our knowledge of opioid pharmacology and function.  Our society provides the opportunity to share cutting edge and pioneering advancements related to all disciplines of opioid research. The INRC meetings are a platform for the design of evidence-based guidance for constructive use of opioids for pain management, and understanding of opioid misuse and abuse.