KAPCON 2026 – 52nd Annual State Conference of the Karnataka Chapter, Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (KCIAPM)

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1	Event Name	KAPCON 2026 – 52nd Annual State Conference of the Karnataka Chapter, Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (KCIAPM)
2	Organizing Department/Institution/Committee/Others	Department of Pathology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru under the aegis of KCIAPM
3	Type of Event	State-Level Annual Scientific Conference
4	Level of Event	State
5	Collaboration/Accreditation of any	Organized by JSS Medical College in collaboration with Karnataka Chapter, IAPM (KCIAPM)
6	Date/s and Duration	3rd–5th July 2026 with a preconference workshop on 2^nd July 2026
7	Venue	JSS Medical College, Mysuru
8	Details of delegates/ target audience	Pathologists, postgraduate students, faculty members, researchers, and medical professionals from across Karnataka
9	Total Number of delegates/audience attended	Approximately 500–700 delegates
10	Objective/s of the Event	To facilitate academic exchange in pathology through scientific sessions, panel discussions, workshops, journal activities, and networking among pathologists and postgraduate students.
11	Brief Report of the Event (in about 200 words)	The Department of Pathology, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, actively participated in the 52nd Annual State Conference of the Karnataka Chapter of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (KAPCON 2026) held from 3rd to 5th July 2026 at JSS Medical College, Mysuru. The department was represented by Dr. Vijayshankar S and Dr. Apoorva Pandit in various academic and organizational capacities. Dr. Vijayshankar S participated as an Executive Committee Member of KCIAPM, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Diagnostic and Academic Pathology (JDAP), and Faculty Resource Person. During the conference, the latest issue of JDAP was formally released. As part of the scientific programme, Dr. Vijayshankar S served as a panelist in the discussion titled “Beyond Diagnosis: AI in Postgraduate Pathology Education,” sharing perspectives on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in competency-based pathology training and medical education. The session generated engaging discussions on the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into postgraduate teaching. Dr. Apoorva Pandit represented the department as an Executive Committee Member of KCIAPM and Head of the Social Media Subcommittee, contributing to the organizational and academic activities of the conference. The conference provided an excellent platform for scientific exchange, professional networking, and dissemination of recent advances in pathology, thereby enhancing the academic visibility and contribution of the Department of Pathology, AIMS.
12	Feedback Analysis (Brief)	The conference was well organized with high-quality scientific sessions, excellent delegate participation and meaningful academic interactions. The AI panel discussion and the release of JDAP were well received by the delegates.
13	Outcome	• The Department of Pathology was represented in academic, editorial, and organizational leadership roles at KAPCON 2026. • Faculty contributed to the scientific programme through an invited panel discussion on AI in postgraduate pathology education. • The latest issue of the Journal of Diagnostic and Academic Pathology (JDAP) was formally released during the conference. • Faculty actively contributed to the activities of KCIAPM through Executive Committee and Social Media Subcommittee responsibilities. • Participation strengthened academic collaborations and facilitated exchange of recent advances in pathology and pathology education.