US-Japan Healthcare Connection, following the very successful 2022 integrated program between the Japan Society of Northern California (JSNC 501(c) 3 ) and US-Japan Medtech Frontiers (USJMF 501(c) 3 ), proudly announces our "Japan Healthcare Week 2023" program consisting of a number of events and networking opportunities in Tokyo and the Nagoya area of Japan. The focus of this year’s events is “The Future of AI and Robotics in Healthcare” and one of the highlights of “Japan Healthcare Week” will be the introduction of early-stage healthcare companies to potential partners and investors in Japan.

Wilson Sonsini, a co-founder of USJMF and now a member of the US-Japan Healthcare Connection, will be coordinating the application and selection process, as well as being a key participant in the Roadshow.

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf60b424zqu6AqtpJ_YqRr1A5VUvX4NPMVbQYjvnwy8A6yDtA/viewform

The application deadline is August 12, 2023.

Presenting early and emerging growth healthcare startups to potential Japanese partners and investors has been a part of our Healthcare Week beginning in 2014. This year’s roadshow participants will be showcased at the events and introductions made to Japanese stakeholders in intimate networking opportunities, such stakeholders including investors, strategic partners, customers, distributors, industry leaders, researchers, government officials, and other players in the Japanese healthcare ecosystem.

Details of the planned events:

All participating companies will have the opportunity to attend the following events:

Monday, September 18 - Nagoya
Pre-event dinner

Tuesday, September 19 - Nagoya
A full-day Healthcare Innovation Forum at Nagoya Convention Hall followed by a networking reception with event participants
Co-sponsored by Nagoya University
Dinner to follow

Wednesday, September 20 - Optional tour of beautiful Nagoya area
Travel to Tokyo
Pre-event Tokyo dinner (casual attire)

Thursday, September 21 - Tokyo (TBC)
Breakfast Meeting with members and their guests of American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ)
In partnership with ACCJ Healthcare Committee

Thursday, September 21 - Tokyo
A half-day Tokyo Healthcare Senior Executive Symposium in Tokyo, followed by a networking reception with event participants
In conjunction with the US Embassy in Japan and co-sponsored by Life Science Innovation Network Japan (Link-J)
Invitation-only dinner to follow hosted by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR)

Friday, September 22 - Tokyo
Healthcare Advisory Council Breakfast (Tokyo) – JSNC host
Available for private meetings in Tokyo

You will have an opportunity to make a presentation and/or take part in a panel discussion as appropriate at one or more of the events above, meet and get to know constituents in the Japanese healthcare industry and obtain insights to benefit your future business development.

Full simultaneous translation will be provided at the Tokyo Healthcare Senior Executive Symposium and Nagoya Healthcare Innovation Forum.

Applications are now open.

All early to mid-stage companies in the medical device, diagnostic, biomedical, pharma, AI, robotics, digital healthcare and wellness sectors are encouraged to apply. Although there are no application or participation fees, participants will need to cover all of their own expenses for travel and in Japan.