Main Theme of the 2026World Conference against
A and H Bombs
Provisional Program of the 2026 World Conference against A & H Bombs
(As of June 8, 2026)
International Meeting (August 3-4, Hiroshima JA Bldg.)
August 3 (Mon)
Opening Session (11:00-12:00)
-Opening remarks; Introduction of overseas delegates; Appointment of chairpersons
-Address by Organizer
-Presentation of messages (Heads of States; Hiroshima/Nagasaki mayors)
-Reports from the Hibakusha of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Session I: Achieving a nuclear weapon-free, peaceful and just world
(12:00-13:00 and 14:00-15:45) (*Lunch: 13:00-14:00)
Vision to achieve the elimination of nuclear weapons; Defense of U.N. Charter; Promotion of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons; Prohibition of the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons; Creation and strengthening of nuclear weapon-free zones; Overcoming nuclear deterrence theory; Developing further the cooperation between the U.N., non-nuclear governments and civil society toward the 1st Review Conference of the TPNW in November 2026
Introductory remarks by the representatives of the U.S., U.K., France, ROK and Japan
Q & A; Comments from the floor
Session II: Solidarity and joint actions of civil society movements (16:00-18:45)
International joint activities aiming to achieve a world without nuclear weapons; Solidarity with movements on a variety of issues for peace (war and peace, environment & energy, ZERO nuclear power, sustainable world, poverty and social disparity, human rights, gender equality…)
Introductory remarks by the representatives of the U.S., Europe, Asia/Pacific, Japan and international organization
Drafting Committee meeting on the conference declaration (evening)
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August 4 (Tue)
Special Session: Spreading across the world the real damage caused by the A-bombing of Hiroshima/Nagasaki and nuclear tests (10:00-11:00)
Speakers: Korean Hibakusha, Nuclear test victims from the Marshall Islands
Closing Session (11:00-11:45)
Proposal and adoption of the Declaration of the International Meeting
2026 World Conference against A and H Bombs – Hiroshima (August 4-6)
August 4 (Tue)
Opening Plenary, 2026 World Conference (14:00-16:30, Hiroshima Green Arena)
Opening remarks; Introduction of overseas delegates and Japanese participants
Address by organizer
Greetings from Hiroshima Mayor
Address from the Hibakusha
Speeches by government representatives
Speeches from the peace movements
Session I: Struggles in the nuclear-armed states and dependent countries
Session 2: Struggles to make Japan join the TPNW; No to nukes or military bases
Cultural events
August 5 (Wed): Forum & Workshops (09:30-15:00)
(*Some workshops run on different timetables)
Forum Dialogue between government representatives and civil society for achieving a nuclear weapon-free, peaceful and just world
(13:30-16:00, Hiroshima JA Bldg):
Discussion will focus on the actions and movements in nuclear-armed and dependent countries for defeating nuclear deterrence theory and the implementation and universalization of the TPNW.
Workshop 1: Achieving a nuclear weapon-free world and making Japan join the TPNW (Hiroshima-ken Shakai Fukushi Kaikan 2F)
Activities will be presented and discussed on “Nuclear-Free Japan Campaign II” and national campaigns to urge respective governments to join the TPNW
Workshop 2: Challenges and role of labor movement in achieving a non-nuclear and peaceful world (09:30-13:30, Hiroshima JA Bld.)
Representatives of labor movements of the U.S., ROK and Japan will discuss international solidarity activities on achieving the abolition of nuclear weapons and creating a nuclear-free and peaceful world
Workshop 3: Achieving a nuclear-free and peaceful Japan and Asia (Hiroshima YWCA No.3 Bldg, 2F)
How should we build peace and security in the East Asia, where military buildup and “nuclear deterrence” capability are being strengthened?
Workshop 4: Preventing revision of Article 9 of Japan’s Constitution, war preparations and military buildup; Defending peace and people’s living (Hiroshima-ken Joho Plaza, B2)
People’s nationwide struggles and campaigns against the revision of the Three Non-Nuclear Principles and Article 9 of Japan’s Constitution and military buildup promoted by the Takaichi government
Workshop 5: Learning and succeeding Hibakusha’s struggles (Seikyo Kenko Plaza 5F)
Learning Hibakusha’s experiences, testimonies and struggles, we must take them as our own and succeed to future generations in or efforts to achieve the prohibition and elimination of nuclear weapons.
Workshop 6: Gender equality and the abolition of nuclear weapons (Judojo, Hiroshima Sports Center)
Gender equality is essential in achieving a peaceful and nuclear-free world. Discussion will focus on making our campaigns easier for everyone to join.
Workshop 7: Youth forum (Small Arena, Hiroshima Sports Center)
Listening to Hibakusha’s testimonies and discussion with international youths, young people will learn from each other and explore how to achieve a nuclear-free and peaceful world.
Workshop 8: Anti-nuclear and peace culture (Iki-Iki Plaza)
Many people have acted on and expressed their aspirations and hopes through various forms of cultural activities. Building on their strength, participants will discuss and explore future cultural activities for peace.
Workshop 9: Climate crisis; renewable energy and nuclear power (Hiroshima Road Bldg. 3F)
Climate crisis and Japan’s policy on energy and nuclear power generation are threatening the survival of humanity. Participants will learn and discuss these challenges in relation with anti-nuclear peace struggles.
Field trip 10: “Let’s listen to the voices of Hiroshima”: Visit to peace memorials in Hiroshima Peace Park (08:30-16:00)
Field trip 11: Parents and children’s forum on a A-bombed streetcar (09:30-15:00, Judojo, Hiroshima Sports Center)
Field trip 12: Girls and Boys forum on Ninoshima Island (08:30-15:10)
Field trip 13: Visit to A-bombed architecture (Former Army Clothing depot) (13:30-17:00, Hiroshima-ken Kenko Fukushi Center, 7F)
Field trip 14: Visit to Kure Japanese/US military base (09:00-15:30)
Field trip 15: Visit to U.S. Iwakuni US Marine Base (08:30-16:00)
High school students peace forum (10:45-17:00, Hiroshima YMCA)
August 6 (Thurs)
Closing Plenary/ Hiroshima Day Rally (10:30-13:00, Hiroshima Green Arena)
Guest speeches
Solidarity speeches/messages by local government representatives
Guest speeches by representatives of the U.N. and national governments
Special program “Inheriting the A-bomb experiences into the future”
Speeches by overseas delegates
Determination of the Japanese movement
Adoption of conference statement
August 7 (Fri) Move from Hiroshima to Nagasaki
2026 World Conference against A and H Bombs – Nagasaki (August 8-9)
August 8 (Sat)
International Solidarity Meeting (14:00-17:00)
Discussion and interaction with overseas delegates and Japanese grass-roots workers on how to develop international joint actions
August 9 (Sun)
2026 World Conference/ Nagasaki Day Rally (10:30-13:00) Nagasaki Shimin Kaikan Gymnasium)
Introduction of overseas delegates
Keynote speech from organizer
Address from Nagasaki Mayor
Speech by the Hibakusha representative
Guest speeches by national government representatives
Messages of solidarity from parliamentarians/ local government representatives
Session 1: Struggles in nuclear-armed and dependent states to prohibit nuclear weapons and achieve a nuclear weapon-free world
Special program: Inheriting Hibakusha’s experiences into the future
Session 2: Japanese grass-roots movements on making Japan join the TPNW
Adoption of conference statement