Announcement of the Inaugural "WHX Leaders Osaka" International Conference for Life Science and Healthcare at Intex Osaka

This international conference is by invitation only.

A New Summit in the Life Science and Healthcare Fields

WHX Leaders Osaka will be held for the first time on July 3, 2026, as an international conference in the life science and healthcare fields, inviting health ministers and others from countries primarily in the APAC (Asia-Pacific) region.

It aims to inherit and develop the achievements of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai as a legacy, contribute to solving global issues related to "life," and lead to the revitalization of the life science and healthcare industries, which are expected to grow globally.

[Event Outline]

Name: WHX Leaders Osaka

Date: Friday, July 3, 2026, 10:00-17:00

Venue: Intex Osaka International Conference Hall

Organizer: WHX Leaders Osaka Executive Committee (Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd.)

Invitees: Health ministers and others from countries primarily in the APAC (Asia-Pacific) region

Participants: Government officials, researchers, business leaders, etc., from countries primarily in the APAC region (invitation only)

Content (planned): Roundtable discussions on themes such as medical equity, sustainability, utilization of advanced technology in the medical field, and international collaboration, as well as lectures by Japanese advanced technology companies.

Website: https://worldhealthexpo.com/events/healthcare/japan/ja/whx-leaders/

Program Aimed at Developing Life Science and Healthcare Across Borders

WHX Leaders Osaka will consist of multiple lectures and discussions throughout the day, engaging in discussions on the future development of the life science and healthcare fields from a global perspective.

Sessions will feature lectures from medical professionals and companies representing Japan's life science and healthcare fields, and invited countries primarily from the APAC region will share their own situations and prospects.

Main Program Contents

(1) Development of life science and healthcare in Japan and the APAC region

(2) Examination of equitable and sustainable systems without medical disparities

(3) Utilization of advanced technology in the life science and healthcare fields

(4) Sharing advanced technology in the life science and healthcare fields through international collaboration

Program Details

Speakers (partial introduction)

This conference will feature lectures and panel discussions by key opinion leaders in Japan's life science and healthcare industry. We introduce some of the speakers who will be presenting at this conference. *Attendance at all sessions is by invitation only.

Mr. Ichiro Kamoshita, Former Special Advisor to the Cabinet, Former Minister of the Environment, Doctor of Medicine
Mr. Kenji Shibuya, Chairman, Medical Excellence JAPAN
Mr. Yoshiki Sawa, Emeritus Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University / Director General, Osaka Police Hospital
Mr. Fumiaki Ikeno, Principal Investigator, Stanford University / Director, Co-founder, MedVenture Partners Inc.

Mr. Noriyuki Tomiyama, Professor, Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University
Mr. Takemichi Murakami, Professor, Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University
Mr. Hiroshi Suzuki, Professor, The University of Tokyo / Visiting Professor, Osaka University
Mr. Kazuhiro Yamamoto, Director, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Hospital

Mr. Shuzo Nishimura, Emeritus Professor, Kyoto University
Mr. Keizo Takemi, Former Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
Mr. Yasuhiro Fujiwara, President, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA)
Mr. Yasuhiro Suzuki, President, International University of Health and Welfare

Regarding Participation

This conference is by invitation only.

Those involved in the life science and healthcare fields who are interested in this conference are requested to inquire via the website.

Inquiries about attendance

Organizer: WHX Leaders Osaka Executive Committee

Yves Christopher, Representative Director, Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd.
Hirofumi Yoshimura, Governor of Osaka Prefecture
Hideyuki Yokoyama, Mayor of Osaka City

What is WHX Osaka, held concurrently?

International Healthcare Exhibition

Japan Health, first held in June 2025, has been rebranded as WHX Osaka 2026 and will be held concurrently with WHX Leaders Osaka at the same venue and dates as a medical and healthcare exhibition.

Thursday, July 2 - Saturday, July 4, 2026

10:00-17:00

Intex Osaka Hall 6A, 6B