We are pleased to announce the TOP 300 nominees of IAPLC 2026. The list of nominees is available at the links below.

・IAPLC 2026 TOP 300 Nominees List (PDF)
・IAPLC 2026 TOP 300 Nominees List (Image)
*Please note regarding the nomination announcement:
Only the entrant's name and country will be announced. Layout photographs and individual rankings will not be disclosed at this stage. In accordance with the IAPLC rules, entries must not be made public—including on social media or personal websites—until the final results are announced on October 10. We appreciate your continued understanding and cooperation.

The photographs of work and rankings of the IAPLC 2026 World Ranking TOP100 will be unveiled on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM (JST) via ADA's official YouTube channel, ADA VIEW.
 
On the same day, a public viewing of the IAPLC 2026 TOP 100 Ranking Announcement will be held at ADA FESTIVAL 2026 at ADA Headquarters in Niigata. We warmly invite you to join us at the venue and experience the excitement of the ranking announcement together with aquarists from around the world. Following the livestream, the complete ranking list will be published on the official IAPLC website.
 
We are also pleased to announce the launch of special website for ADA FESTIVAL 2026, which will be held over two days on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026, at ADA Headquarters in Niigata.
 
The special website provides an overview of the event and allows visitors to reserve admission to the Nature Aquarium Gallery. Please make your reservation through the website for ADA FESTIVAL 2026 if you wish to visit the gallery.
 
Special Website.
Special Website for ADA FESTIVAL 2026
https://www.adana.co.jp/en/contents/iaplcfes/2026/index.html
 
We look forward to welcoming you to ADA FESTIVAL 2026.