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Event overview
Overview
The International Experts Summit on Public Health and Epidemiology will be held from April 01-03, 2027, at the Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay in Osaka, Japan.
This summit aims to bring together public health professionals, researchers, and policymakers to explore innovative strategies and emerging trends in mental health promotion and policy.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in keynote addresses, plenary sessions, and interactive workshops led by renowned experts in the field.
TL;DR
- 1Scale and Focus: This summit will gather public health professionals and researchers to discuss mental health and well-being.
- 2Organiser: The event is organised by The Science Quest, known for advancing global research.
- 3Buyer Authority: Attendees include public health professionals, researchers, and policymakers.
- 4Entry: Registration is available online with various pricing options for in-person and virtual attendance.
- 5Location: International Experts Summit on Public Health and Epidemiology takes place in Osaka, Japan. Venue: Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay. Scheduled 2027-04-01 to 2027-04-03.
Why visit
Attendees will gain insights into the latest research and strategies in public health, network with industry leaders, and participate in discussions that shape global health policies. The event offers a unique platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing among professionals dedicated to advancing public health.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will have the chance to showcase their innovations to a targeted audience of public health professionals and decision-makers, enhancing their visibility and fostering valuable connections. This is an opportunity to engage with potential clients and partners in a focused environment. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Companies offering health technology solutions., Organizations focused on mental health services., Research institutions presenting public.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Public health professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge.
Researchers focused on mental health and epidemiology.
Policymakers looking for innovative health strategies.
Healthcare providers interested in public health advancements.
Students and early-career professionals in public health.
Industry leaders in health technology and innovation.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Companies offering health technology solutions.
Organizations focused on mental health services.
Research institutions presenting public health studies.
Healthcare providers showcasing innovative practices.
Pharmaceutical companies with new health products.
Non-profits dedicated to public health advocacy.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Mental health services and solutions.
Public health research and publications.
Health technology and innovation.
Epidemiological tools and resources.
Healthcare education and training materials.
Policy development and advocacy resources.
Location & Facilities
Venue
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay
Osaka, Japan
Facilities
Parking
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay in Osaka typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay in Osaka typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Who runs the show
Organisers
Local currency · JPY
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Imperial Hotel Osaka
5-star
Osaka city riversideUSD 230–265 / night
Five-star riverside property shown in Google Hotels captures for the sample April dates, with spa and hot-tub amenities. Best for delegates who want a quieter base and are comfortable taking the metro to the bay-area venue.
Holiday Inn Osaka Namba
4-star
NambaUSD 150–190 / night
Four-star Namba hotel with parking and free Wi-Fi in the capture. Namba gives direct Nankai airport rail access and easy Chuo Line transfers toward the bay district.
Holiday Inn & Suites Shin Osaka
4-star
Shin-OsakaUSD 150–190 / night
IHG property next to the Shinkansen hub with parking and a fitness centre. Sensible if you arrive by bullet train from Tokyo or Kyoto, with a longer daily commute to the bay venue.
Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kita Semba
3-star
Honmachi / Kita SembaUSD 95–122 / night
Three-star business hotel with free Wi-Fi and the lowest indicative lead-in rate in the hotel capture. Honmachi station on the Chuo Line is the practical link toward the bay-area venue district.
Ark Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
3-star
ShinsaibashiUSD 95–122 / night
Three-star hotel with parking and free Wi-Fi in the Shinsaibashi shopping district, handy for evening meals and a short walk or one metro stop to Namba for airport rail.
Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel
2-star
ShinsaibashiUSD 45–80 / night
Hostel-tier option with free Wi-Fi in the capture. Check whether you are booking a dormitory bed or a private room, and confirm luggage storage if you arrive before check-in.
Hotel Shin-Imamiya
2-star
Shin-ImamiyaUSD 40–70 / night
Budget option surfaced in the Google Hotels capture. Shin-Imamiya gives JR and Nankai access, but budget rooms are small; confirm private bathroom and cancellation terms.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Osaka Metro subway
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forCity centre to Cosmosquare on the Chuo Line, then Nanko Port Town Line toward Nakafuto
The subway is the backbone for reaching the bay-area venue district. Fares scale with distance, so a two-line journey from Namba or Honmachi costs more than a one-stop hop.
Osaka Metro one-day pass
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forUnlimited subway and New Tram rides for a single day
Worth it on days with two or more separate journeys, for example hotel to venue plus an evening trip into Umeda or Namba. Weekend and venue-discount variants exist, so check what the pass covers.
JR West local trains
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forOsaka Loop Line and JR Kyoto Line between Shin-Osaka, Osaka Station and Tennoji
Useful if you stay near Shin-Osaka or arrive on the Shinkansen; combine with the metro for the final leg to the bay district.
Nankai Rapi:t limited express
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forKansai International Airport (KIX) to Namba
Fastest rail option between KIX and Namba; reserved seats and luggage space make it practical with a suitcase. The ordinary Nankai Airport Express is slower and cheaper.
JR Haruka limited express
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forKansai International Airport (KIX) to Tennoji and Shin-Osaka
Best rail link if your hotel is at Shin-Osaka or near Tennoji. Foreign-visitor rail passes may cover it, so compare against a single ticket before buying.
Airport limousine bus
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forKansai International Airport (KIX) to bay-area and city-centre hotels
Useful with heavy luggage because it drops at major hotels, but journey times are traffic-dependent and service frequency thins in the evening.
Taxi, short city trip
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forBetween Namba, Shinsaibashi or Honmachi and the bay-area venue district
Osaka taxis meter from a base fare and rise with distance and time in traffic. Late-night fares are higher, which matters if you stay for evening networking.
Taxi, airport transfer
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forKansai International Airport (KIX) to Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay
Convenient only for groups or very late arrivals, since rail and limousine buses cost a fraction of the fare. Ask about expressway tolls and fixed-fare airport plans.
Weather
April in Osaka is spring: typically mild, with daytime highs commonly around 15-20 C and cooler evenings, and the June-July rainy season has not yet begun. Showers are still possible, so treat these ranges as climatic norms rather than a forecast for your travel dates and check a short-range forecast in the final week. Air quality from the Open-Meteo public forecast for Osaka showed US AQI near 50 with PM2.5 around 11.8 micrograms per cubic metre and PM10 around 14.4 micrograms per cubic metre; that is a forecast, not an on-site measurement, so sensitive travellers should check local advisories on the day.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Japan's mobile networks (NTT Docomo, KDDI/au and SoftBank) give strong coverage across Osaka, including the bay-area venue district and subway lines. Most short-stay business visitors either buy a data eSIM before departure or rent a pocket Wi-Fi router at KIX; confirm whether your handset supports the Japanese bands and whether your plan allows tethering. Free Wi-Fi is common in hotels, convenience stores and larger venues but is not guaranteed in exhibition halls, so plan a primary and backup data option for demo sessions. Power is 100 V at 50 Hz in Osaka with Type A flat-pin sockets, so bring a plug adapter and check that laptop and analyser chargers accept 100-240 V.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business cards and introductions
Japanese public health and ministry contacts often exchange meishi (business cards) at the start of a meeting. Carry a supply, offer and receive cards with both hands, and take a moment to read the card rather than pocketing it immediately.
Punctuality and scheduling
Sessions and meetings start on time and trains run to the minute. Plan to arrive at the venue 15-20 minutes before the first session so badge collection and queueing do not cost you a seat.
Cash, cards and tipping
Cards and IC cards are widely accepted in Osaka, but small restaurants and some counters still prefer cash. Tipping is not customary in Japan and can cause confusion; a polite thank-you is the norm.
Quiet public behaviour
Train carriages are kept quiet, phone calls are avoided on board, and queues for platforms and lifts are orderly. Standing to the side and waiting your turn keeps transfers smooth during busy conference days.
Dress and footwear
Business dress for sessions is smart but not formal, and you will remove shoes in some traditional restaurants and private homes. Comfortable shoes matter more than a second pair of dress shoes, given the walking distances in stations and the bay-area venue district.
Networking after hours
Informal discussions often continue over dinner or an izakaya visit. Confirm whether the organiser runs an official reception before making evening plans, and keep an eye on the last train time for your hotel base.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Captured Google Flights samples in this listing used round trips departing 1 April 2027 and returning 5 April 2027, with Google flagging fares as 'currently typical' and warning that air traffic disruption could affect services. Long-haul itineraries from New York JFK and London Heathrow were all one-stop in that capture, with only Tokyo Narita shown as nonstop. Book into Kansai International (KIX) for direct access to Osaka, or Osaka Itami (ITM) for domestic connections, and re-run the search closer to travel for live fares, baggage rules and change conditions. Add a buffer day before the opening session if you are connecting through Tokyo.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Osaka; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay: Osaka city riverside: Imperial Hotel Osaka; Namba: Holiday Inn Osaka Namba; Shin-Osaka: Holiday Inn & Suites Shin Osaka.
Ride-hail: Taxi-hailing in Osaka is dominated by Japanese dispatch apps such as GO, with ride-hailing platforms operating taxi fleets rather than private cars. Availability is good in Namba, Umeda and around major hotels but thinner in the bay-area venue district after events end, so book before the session closes or queue at the venue taxi rank. Have a Japanese address or map pin ready for the driver, confirm the meter starts on pickup, and note that late-night fares carry a surcharge.
Public transit: Osaka Metro and JR West are the primary ways to reach the venue district, with Shin-Osaka as the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen hub and Namba, Shinsaibashi, Honmachi and Umeda as the main hotel-side stations. For bay-area venues, ride the Chuo Line to Cosmosquare and change to the Nanko Port Town Line for Nakafuto and adjacent stops. Pay per ride with an IC card (ICOCA or a digital IC card in your phone wallet) or buy a subway one-day pass when you have several journeys. KIX airport transfers run on Nankai to Namba and JR West Haruka to Tennoji and Shin-Osaka, with airport limousine buses serving major hotels. Rush hours around 07:30-09:00 and 17:30-19:00 are crowded, so allow slack before early sessions.
Parking: Parking is available at the bay-area venue hotel and at many hotels in this listing, typically paid per night or per hour. Confirm the current daily rate, the height limit for the car park, and whether spaces can be reserved with your room booking. Exhibition days can fill hotel and venue car parks early, and driving in central Osaka is slow, so public transport is usually the better choice unless you are carrying stand materials.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April 2027 (spring in Osaka)
Temperature: Approx. 10-20 C (50-68 F) across typical April days in Osaka, with afternoon highs near the upper end of that band and cooler evenings; treat this as a climatic norm and confirm the actual forecast for your dates.
Seasonality: April sits between winter and the June-July rainy season, so it is generally one of the drier stretches of the year, but spring showers and overcast days still occur. Humidity is moderate and typhoon risk is low in April, unlike late summer.
Packing: Pack light layers for mild days and a warmer top for evenings, a compact umbrella or packable rain shell for spring showers, and comfortable walking shoes for station transfers and the bay-area venue district. Bring a Type A plug adapter for Japan's 100 V sockets, a power bank for long days in session rooms, and a physical or digital IC card for tap-and-go metro and JR travel.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at International Experts Summit on Public Health and Epidemiology usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 1
T-14: Check passport validity and Japan entry requirements for your nationality on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan site; start a visa application immediately if one is needed.
Day 2
T-12: Compare fares into Kansai International Airport (KIX) against Osaka Itami (ITM) for domestic connections, and decide between Nankai Rapi:t and JR Haruka for the airport leg.
Day 3
T-10: Reserve a hotel in Namba, Shinsaibashi, Honmachi or Shin-Osaka for metro access, or a bay-area hotel such as Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay for walking distance to the venue.
Day 4
T-8: Download the schedule from publichealth.thesciencequest.org/schedule and mark the sessions you will not miss, including any poster or workshop slots.
Day 5
T-7: Set up mobile data for Japan (eSIM or pocket Wi-Fi) and install offline maps of Osaka Bay, Namba and Umeda.
Day 6
T-7: Arrange an IC card plan (physical ICOCA or a digital IC card) so you can tap through Osaka Metro and JR gates without buying paper tickets each ride.; T-5: Print or save a one-page travel plan covering airport to hotel, hotel to venue, and a late-night taxi fallback if you stay for evening sessions.
Day 7
T-5: Confirm meeting requests with colleagues and exhibitors you want to see, and prepare a short introduction of your organisation for networking.
Day 8
T-3: Check the short-range Osaka forecast and pack layers, a compact umbrella and comfortable walking shoes for station transfers.
Day 9
T-2: Confirm the airport transfer and allow extra time at KIX for immigration, customs and quarantine screening on arrival.
Day 10
T-1: Pack a Type A plug adapter (Japan runs 100 V), charge power banks and devices, and put printed business cards in your bag.
Day 11
T-1: Reconfirm the venue address, hall entrance and badge pickup hours so the first morning is not spent finding the registration desk.
Day 12
T-14: Confirm your registration status and badge collection details with the organiser at publichealth.thesciencequest.org, and save the confirmation email offline.; Test the route from your hotel to the venue, check venue Wi-Fi, and locate the session rooms, poster area and coffee points before the opening day.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2International Experts Summit on Public Health and Epidemiology registration concourse
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights¥190
- Per diem × 2¥150
Estimated total¥340
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether International Experts Summit on Public Health and Epidemiology fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For International Experts Summit on Public Health and Epidemiology, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Mental health services and solutions. and Public health research and publication solutions and benchmarking suppliers at International Experts Summit on Public Health and Epidemiology in Osaka.
Min. budget
$101,492.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Mental health services and solutions. and Public health research and publication products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$456,714.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Osaka show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
What is this public health conference in Osaka about?
It is a public health meeting listed on publichealth.thesciencequest.org, with a schedule published at publichealth.thesciencequest.org/schedule. Expect the programme to sit within public health practice and research: epidemiology and surveillance, health systems and financing, health equity, digital health and informatics, NCDs and preparedness. Check the published schedule for confirmed session titles and times before booking travel.
Where and when is the edition held?
The travel captures in this listing use the Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay in Osaka, Japan, and indicative sample dates of 1-3 April 2027. Confirm the final dates, hall allocation and badge pickup windows with the organiser, because sample hotel and flight search dates do not by themselves prove the official programme dates.
Who should attend?
Public health researchers and epidemiologists, ministry of health and public health institute staff, hospital and clinic managers, NGO and multilateral programme officers, health informatics and surveillance vendors, and students or early-career researchers building a public health track record.
How do I register, and is there a deadline?
Registration is handled by the organiser at publichealth.thesciencequest.org. This listing does not publish registration fees or a verified deadline, so use the organiser site and any confirmation email you receive rather than third-party resale pages.
Do I need a visa to travel to Japan for the conference?
Entry rules depend on your nationality. Japan operates a visa-exemption list for many short-stay visitors, while other nationalities must apply at a Japanese embassy or consulate before travel. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan site and your nearest Japanese mission, and allow several weeks for processing if a visa is required.
How do I get from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to the venue?
KIX is the main international gateway for Osaka. The Nankai Rapi:t limited express runs to Namba, and JR West's Haruka runs to Tennoji and Shin-Osaka; from there, transfer to the Osaka Metro Chuo Line and the Nanko Port Town Line for the bay-area venue district around Nakafuto. Airport limousine buses and taxis also serve bay-area hotels, but taxis are substantially more expensive than rail.
What is the weather like in Osaka in April?
April is spring: typically mild days around 15-20 C with cooler evenings, and the main June-July rainy season has not started. Showers are still possible, so pack a compact umbrella and layers. Treat these as climatic norms and check a short-range forecast in the week before travel.
Can I use public transport, or do I need a car?
Osaka Metro and JR West cover the city well and a car is not needed. Buy or top up an IC card (ICOCA or a digital IC card on your phone) for tap-and-go fares, or use a one-day subway pass for meeting days. Walking between stations and bay-area hotels is straightforward but distances can be long, so wear comfortable shoes.
Is attendance restricted to professionals?
This listing does not confirm whether any part of the programme is trade-only. Public health meetings usually admit students, researchers and practitioners with different registration categories, so confirm the applicable category on the organiser site before you book a non-refundable fare.
Will sessions be recorded or accredited for continuing education?
No recording or CPD/CME accreditation detail was captured for this edition. Ask the organiser directly if you need credit for a professional body, and keep your own notes and attendance proof as a fallback.
Glossary
- Epidemiological surveillance
- Continuous collection, analysis and interpretation of health data (case counts, laboratory results, syndromic signals) so that outbreaks and trends are detected early. Surveillance design and data-sharing are recurring themes at public health conferences hosted in Osaka.
- Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
- A financing and service-delivery goal in which everyone receives needed health services without financial hardship. Sessions at public health meetings typically compare Japan's statutory health insurance model with insurance and tax-funded schemes in Asia and Africa.
- One Health
- An approach treating human, animal and environmental health as one system, used for zoonoses, food safety and antimicrobial resistance. Relevant to public health delegates working across ministries of health and agriculture.
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- The ability of bacteria, fungi and other pathogens to survive drugs that once killed them. AMR stewardship programmes and surveillance networks are standard agenda items at public health conferences.
- Health systems strengthening
- Building the six WHO health-system building blocks: service delivery, health workforce, health information, access to medicines, financing and leadership. Often used as a framing label for ministry-level and donor panels.
- Biostatistics
- Statistical methods applied to health data, covering study design, sample size, regression modelling and causal inference. Core to epidemiology tracks and poster judging criteria at research-led public health meetings.
- Health economics and cost-effectiveness analysis
- Comparing the costs and health outcomes of interventions, often expressed as cost per QALY or cost per DALY averted. Used by payers and ministries to set benefit packages.
- Digital health and health informatics
- Use of electronic health records, mHealth tools, interoperability standards such as HL7 FHIR, and analytics in care delivery and surveillance. Frequently discussed alongside data governance and equity of access.
- Social determinants of health
- The conditions in which people are born, grow, work and age, including income, housing, education and transport, which drive health inequities. A persistent theme in public health research and policy tracks.
- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
- Cardiovascular disease, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease, which account for most premature mortality worldwide and are a standard plenary topic at public health conferences.
- Health equity
- The absence of avoidable, unjust differences in health across population groups. Sessions commonly examine disaggregated data by income, gender, geography and disability.
- Abstract and peer review
- Research is submitted as a structured abstract (background, methods, results, conclusions) and assessed by reviewers for scientific quality. Acceptance categories usually include oral, poster and workshop formats, with exact rules set by the organiser.
- Vaccination coverage
- The proportion of a target population that has received a recommended vaccine dose or schedule, used to monitor immunisation programmes and outbreak risk. A frequent subject of country case studies at public health meetings.
- Preparedness and response (IHR)
- Planning and operational capacity for health emergencies under the International Health Regulations, including risk assessment, rapid response teams and cross-border coordination.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- International Experts Summit on Public Health and Epidemiology 2027
- International Experts Summit on Public Health and Epidemiology Osaka
- International Experts Summit 2027
- International Experts Summit Osaka 2027
- Public Health 2027
- Public Health Osaka 2027
- Epidemiology Osaka 2027
- Osaka Japan
- Health & Medicine Osaka 2027
- Mental health services and solutions
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