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World Health Expo Osaka 2027

Date: 30 June-2 July 2027

Location: INTEX OSAKA, JAPAN

What is WHX Osaka?

Connecting Japan and the World Through an International Healthcare Platform

  • WHX is one of the world's largest healthcare and wellness event networks, bringing together 15 international events across the globe.

    As an international platform connecting Japan with the world, WHX Osaka supports the growth and advancement of the healthcare industry. Bringing together the latest innovations in healthcare, wellness, and digital technologies, the event attracts healthcare professionals, industry leaders, researchers, investors, and government representatives from around the world.

    WHX Osaka is one of Japan's leading international healthcare events, fostering connections between people, businesses, governments, and research institutions. It serves as a catalyst for new discoveries, innovation, international collaboration, and business opportunities that help shape the future of healthcare.

A New Focus on Longevity

WHX Osaka 2027 introduces Longevity as its new theme.

Driven by global demographic shifts and growing interest in preventive healthcare, WHX Osaka is evolving into a dynamic platform dedicated to exploring the future of healthcare and well-being.

The event will showcase cutting-edge technologies, innovations, and initiatives that support longevity, including healthy life expectancy, preventive medicine, wellness, AgeTech, and digital health. Together, these advancements are helping shape a healthier, longer-lived future for societies around the world.

Five Categories Driving the Future of Longevity

Exhibition Categories

---Detecting disease and aging earlier---

  • Early Disease Detection & Screening
    • Tests and diagnostic technologies for detecting cancer, lifestyle-related diseases, chronic diseases, and other conditions before onset or at an early stage
  • Biomarkers & Biological Age
    • Visualizing the degree of aging and health status through blood, genetic, epigenetic, and other indicators
  • Metabolism & Mitochondrial Health
    • Approaches that intervene in cellular energy production, metabolism, and mechanisms of aging
  • Preventive Medicine (P4 Medicine)
    • Next-generation preventive medicine based on Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, and Participatory healthcare

Target Exhibitors

  • Testing and diagnostic equipment manufacturers
  • Biomarker development companies
  • AI diagnostic companies and digital health companies
  • Analytical instrument manufacturers
  • IVD companies
  • Genetic testing companies
  • Sensor manufacturers
  • Healthcare data analytics companies
  • Preventive healthcare service providers

---Medical intervention in aging and disease---

  • Regenerative Medicine & Cellular Reprogramming
    • Stem cells, iPS cells, tissue regeneration, and cellular rejuvenation
  • Aging-Related Therapeutics & Gene Therapy
    • Drug discovery for aging-related diseases, gene therapy, and genome editing
  • Neuro Tech
    • Measurement, treatment, stimulation, and maintenance or improvement of cognitive and neurological functions
  • Menopause (Women & Men)
    • Health management addressing life-stage and hormonal changes in both women and men
  • Space Medicine
    • Applying insights from space environments to research on aging, the musculoskeletal system, circulation, and health
  • Advanced Medical Devices
    • Deep Tech, medical devices, and robotics

Target Exhibitors

  • Medical device manufacturers
  • Biotech and pharmaceutical companies  
  • Startups 
  • Neuro Tech companies
  • Analytical instrument companies 
  • Regenerative medicine companies 
  • Deep Tech companies 
  • Universities and research institutions 
  • Cell culture-related companies

---Enabled by AI, data, and technology---

  • Apparel & Wearables
    • Continuous measurement of physical information to support lifestyle improvement and health management
  • Data Platforms & Infrastructure
    • PHR, integration of medical and health data, cloud services, and data infrastructure
  • Longevity Telehealth
    • Telemedicine, online health consultation, and remote monitoring
  • AI・Digital for Longevity
    • AI-based aging prediction, health analysis, and personalized healthcare
  • MedTech
    • Medical device manufacturing and design (Medtec Osaka)

Target Exhibitors

  • PHR and healthcare data companies 
  • Cloud and IT companies 
  • Telehealth companies 
  • Online medical consultation providers 
  • Monitoring service providers

---Putting health into everyday practice through food, exercise, sleep, beauty, and more---

  • Nutrition & Dietary Improvement
    • Maintaining health through personalized nutrition, functional foods, supplements, and related solutions
  • Advanced Cosmetics
    • Skin Aging, anti-aging care, cosmetic science, Beauty & Wellness
  • Age Tech
    • Supporting independence, daily living, nursing care, and communication for older adults
  • Sleep Improvement & Mental Health
    • Improving sleep, stress management, and mental well-being
  • Exercise & Fitness
    • Building muscle strength and physical function, preventing frailty, and developing regular exercise habits

Target Exhibitors

  • Food and functional food companies 
  • FemTech / MenTech companies 
  • Beauty and cosmetics companies 
  • Sleep Tech companies 
  • Fitness companies 
  • Supplement companies 
  • Mental health companies 
  • Home healthcare equipment manufacturers

---Expanding longevity into insurance, finance, tourism, and society---

  • Health Tourism
    • Health checkups, treatment, wellness, retreats, and related services
  • Insure Tech / FinTech
    • Insurance, financial, and longevity-risk services utilizing health data

Target Exhibitors

  • Insurance companies and FinTech companies 
  • Travel, hotel, and resort companies 
  • Service providers for local governments 
  • Corporate health management support companies

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WHX Osaka 2026

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WHX Osaka 2026

This is the highlight video of WHX Osaka 2026, held at INTEX Osaka in 2026.
The event brought together healthcare and medical industry professionals from Japan and around the world, showcasing the latest medical technologies, products, services, and industry trends.
Discover the connections, collaborations, and innovations that emerged through a diverse range of programs, including the exhibition, conference sessions, and business matchmaking opportunities. We hope you enjoy the highlights of this dynamic event.

WHX Osaka 2026 Invited Organizations

Major hospital associations and medical institutions from across Asia, including the Asian Hospital Federation (AHF), participated in WHX Osaka 2026.

Invited Organization

Asian Hospital Federation
Korean Hospital Association
The Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia
Taiwan Hospital Association
Myanmar Private Hospitals’ Association
Private Hospital Association Thailand
Philippine Hospital Association
Indonesian Hospital Association
Association of Healthcare Providers (India)