WHX Leaders Osaka will be launched for the first time on July 3, 2026, as an international conference in the life sciences and healthcare fields, welcoming health ministers and other senior leaders primarily from countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Building on and advancing the legacy of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, the summit aims to contribute to solving global challenges related to human health and life. Through this initiative, the conference seeks to stimulate related businesses and promote the continued development of these industries.

Event Overview

Event Name: WHX Leaders Osaka

Date & Time: Friday, July 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue: INTEX Osaka, International Conference Hall

Organized by: WHX Leaders Osaka Executive Committee(Osaka Prefectural Government, Osaka City, Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd.)

Supported by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition

Invited Guests: Health ministers and other senior officials primarily from countries in the APAC (Asia-Pacific) region

Attendee: By invitation only Government officials, researchers, and business leaders mainly from the APAC region

Program: Roundtable-style discussions and presentations by leading Japanese advanced technology companies, focusing on themes such as equality and sustainability in healthcare, the application of advanced technologies in medical care, and international collaboration