Welcome to ACPE 2026 from the ISPE President
On behalf of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE), I hope you will join us for the 18th Asian Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology (ACPE), to be held in Melbourne, Australia, from 30 October to 1 November 2026.
Our field advances where methods meet local data, local regulation, and local practice, and the Asian conferences have long been the place where much of that work is developed and tested. That is what makes ACPE an important meeting for the pharmacoepidemiology community. Organised in collaboration with Monash University, ACPE 2026 will bring together researchers, practitioners, and experts from across Asia and around the world, and the exchange it makes possible reaches well beyond the region.
The conference theme, Data to Decisions: Real-World Evidence in Action, asks something of all of us. The volume of real-world data available has never been greater; the harder question is how the evidence we build from it earns the confidence of those who must act on it. The programme is designed around that question, through high-quality educational sessions, keynote lectures and symposia, and paper sessions presenting the breadth of current research.
Equally important is what happens between the sessions. ACPE remains a welcoming forum in which to meet colleagues, establish new professional relationships, and begin collaborations that outlast the meeting itself, all in the vibrant and welcoming city of Melbourne.
Representing ISPE in Melbourne will be a privilege. I am looking forward to it, and in equal measure to learning from the work to be presented and to the conversations that start in a session and carry on over coffee breaks.
On behalf of ISPE, I extend sincere thanks to the conference organisers. I am particularly grateful to the Chair and Vice Chairs of the International Steering Committee for Asian Conferences on Pharmacoepidemiology, Professor Hiraku Kumamaru, Professor Soko Setoguchi, and Professor Frank May, and to the Conference Co-Chairs, Professor Hiraku Kumamaru and Professor Jenni Ilomaki. Special thanks go to Professor Ilomaki, who also serves as Chair of the Local Host Committee.
We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne, and to the shared work of advancing pharmacoepidemiology together.
Warm regards,
Daniela Moga, MD, PhD, FISPE
ISPE President
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
Gold Sponsor
