From November 11 to 13, 2025, the city of Shizuoka, Japan, will host the 6th Asia Symposium on Quality Management in Postharvest Systems (ASQP2025) at the Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center “GRANSHIP”. This will be the first time the symposium is held in Japan.
Since its inaugural edition in 2012 at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Thailand, ASQP has become a key forum for experts across Asia and beyond to share knowledge and advances in postharvest systems. It was subsequently held in Laos PDR (2013), Cambodia (2015), Korea (2017), and once again at KMUTT (2021).
ASQP2025 will bring together leading researchers, early-career scientists, undergraduate and graduate students, and industry professionals to present innovations, exchange ideas, and discuss the future of postharvest quality management.
The symposium program will include:
The event will cover a broad range of subjects related to postharvest systems, including:
These themes reflect the symposium’s multidisciplinary approach and its focus on both fundamental science and applied solutions.
ASQP2025 is organized by:
ASQP2025 will provide an exceptional platform for academic growth, international collaboration, and the advancement of sustainable postharvest technologies. Researchers, students, and professionals in the field are warmly encouraged to take part in this important international event.
Further information on the program and registration will be available soon.