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The 60th Annual PAPS meeting is April 18 to 22, 2027 in Okinawa, Japan.

Okinawa, a beautiful island prefecture in southern Japan, is renowned for its turquoise seas, subtropical climate, distinctive Ryukyu culture, and warm hospitality. With its unique blend of Japanese tradition, island heritage, vibrant cuisine, historic sites, and stunning coastal scenery, Okinawa offers an unforgettable setting for scientific exchange and collegial friendship. The only question is — where to start? Perhaps at the 60th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons!

The meeting will bring together pediatric surgeons and allied specialists from across the Pacific region and beyond to share the latest advances in pediatric surgery, discuss challenging clinical problems, and strengthen international collaboration. Abstracts accepted for full oral presentation will be invited to submit a manuscript for publication in the PAPS issue of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. Come experience the science, friendship, and spirit that make PAPS the best and friendliest surgical society in the world — in the exceptional setting of Okinawa!

The PAPS 2027 meeting is IN-PERSON only. No virtual or hybrid option is available. See you in Okinawa!