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Summit Day / Seminar 24 April

Tentative program

Nordic Health Summit Japan 2026

Summit Day

Friday 24 April 2026 · Tokyo

A full day of high-level dialogue, inspirational seminars, Nordic–Japanese matchmaking meetings, and networking across life science, healthcare, innovation, and investment.

Venue Nihonbashi Life Science Building, 2-3-11 Nihonbashi-Honcho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0023, Japan · Google Maps
Morning
Free time

Free time and individual meetings

The morning is kept open for participants. Companies may arrange their own bilateral meetings, internal discussions, or preparation ahead of the Summit Day program.

13:30–15:00
Conference

Inspirational seminars and Summit Conference

The official Summit Conference brings together Nordic and Japanese leaders from life science, healthcare, innovation, and investment.

13:30
Opening

Opening remarks by Nordic Ambassadors

Ambassador of Finland, Tanja Jääskeläinen · Ambassador of Sweden, Viktoria Li

13:40
Keynote

Keynote speech by Professor Shimon Sakaguchi

A keynote address offering scientific insight and inspiration connected to the future of healthcare and medical innovation.

14:05
Talk show

Co-creating the future of health in Helsinki and Finland

Speakers: Päivi Sillanaukee · Daniel Sazanov. Focus on data-driven healthcare and international collaboration.

14:30
Company presentations

Company presentations and pitches

Presentations by i2.jp / AstraZeneca and selected Nordic companies highlighting concrete collaboration opportunities.

15:30–18:30
Matchmaking

Nordic–Japanese matchmaking meetings

Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings, 20 minutes each, with up to 9 meetings per participant.

18:30–20:30
Reception

Networking reception

The Summit Day concludes with a relaxed networking reception with light food and drinks.