Welcome to ACPE 2026 from the ISPE President
On behalf of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE), it is my pleasure to announce the 18th Asian Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology (ACPE), which will be held in Melbourne, Australia, from 30 October to 1 November 2026.
The conference will be organised in collaboration with Monash University and will bring together researchers, practitioners, and experts from across Asia and around the world. Participation in the 2026 ACPE offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your knowledge through high-quality educational sessions, gain new perspectives from engaging keynote lectures and symposia, and explore the diverse research presented in our paper sessions.
Equally important, ACPE provides a welcoming forum to connect with colleagues, establish new professional relationships, and foster future collaborations. Beyond the scientific programme, attendees will also have the opportunity to experience the vibrant city of Melbourne.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the conference organisers, and in particular to the Chair and Vice Chairs of the International Steering Committee for Asian Conferences on Pharmacoepidemiology—Professor Hiraku Kumamaru, Professor Soko Setoguchi, Professor Frank May as well as the Conference Co-Chairs, Professor Hiraku Kumamaru and Professor Jenni Ilomaki, with special thanks to Professor Ilomaki in her role as Chair of the Local Host Committee.
We look forward to welcoming you to this conference and to our shared community committed to advancing the field of pharmacoepidemiology together.
Warm regards,
Ursula Kirchmayer
President, ISPE
Welcome to ACPE 2026 from Local Host & Conference Co-Chairs
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Melbourne, Australia, for the 18th Asian Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology (ACPE2026), hosted by the Centre for Medicine Use and Safety (CMUS) at Monash University, in partnership with the International Society of Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE).
ACPE2026 will bring together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and industry partners from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond to advance pharmacoepidemiologic research, with a strong focus on translating evidence into clinical practice and health policy. The scientific programme will feature distinguished international speakers who will share insights on emerging evidence, methodological advances, and key challenges in the generation and use of real-world data to improve the safe and effective use of medicines.
We are delighted to provide opportunities for students and early-career researchers to present their work through oral and poster presentations, and a broad educational program. Alongside the scientific programme, the conference will offer valuable opportunities for engagement and networking across academia, government, and industry, fostering collaborations that support evidence-informed clinical decision-making and policy development.
CMUS at Monash University has a long-standing commitment to research that informs clinical care, regulatory decision-making, and medicines policy. We are honoured to host ACPE2026 in Melbourne, a dynamic and multicultural city renowned for its vibrant arts scene, diverse cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere. We hope you will enjoy exploring the city alongside the conference programme.
On behalf of the Local Host Committee, I warmly welcome delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. We extend our sincere thanks to ISPE, our speakers, sponsors, and all attendees for their support. Your participation is vital to strengthening the impact of pharmacoepidemiologic research on clinical practice and public health policy.
We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne for a stimulating and memorable ACPE2026.
A/Prof Jenni Ilomäki
Local Host Committee Chair and Conference Co-Chair
Centre for Medicine Use and Safety
Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Monash University, Australia
Prof Hiraku Kumamaru
ISC Chair & Conference Co-Chair
Department of Health Data Science
Graduate School of Data Science
Yokohama City University, Japan
