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Event overview
Overview
The International Experts Summit on Neurology and Neurological Disorders (Neurology Summit-2027) will be held in Osaka, Japan, from April 15-17, 2027.
This hybrid event invites participants to join in person or virtually, fostering global collaboration.
The summit will feature keynote presentations, plenary sessions, and workshops, providing a platform for leading neurologists and healthcare professionals to exchange ideas and advancements in the field.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The International Experts Summit on Neurology and Neurological Disorders takes place from April 15-17, 2027, at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay, Japan.
- 2Scale and Focus: This hybrid event will gather leading neurologists and healthcare professionals to discuss advancements in neurology.
- 3Organiser: The summit is organized by Iconic Meetings, a professional meetings organizer dedicated to scientific events.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include neurologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals influencing patient care and clinical practices.
- 5Entry: Registration is available for in-person and virtual participation, with early-bird rates ending on October 23, 2026.
Why visit
Attendees will gain insights into the latest innovations in neurology, network with experts, and participate in discussions that shape the future of neurological science. The event offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading figures in the field and explore new clinical practices.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will have the chance to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of healthcare professionals and researchers. This hybrid event will gather leading neurologists and healthcare professionals to discuss advancements in neurology. Attendees include neurologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals influencing patient care and clinical practices.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Neurologists and Neurosurgeons
Medical Researchers and Academics
Healthcare Professionals and Practitioners
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Representatives
Medical Device Manufacturers
Students and Trainees in Neurology
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Neurodiagnostic and neurophysiology device makers (EEG, EMG, evoked potentials, sleep and nerve-conduction systems)
Neuroimaging vendors, scanner accessory suppliers and imaging-analysis software developers
Neuromodulation, deep brain stimulation and neurostimulation device companies with programming and imaging workflows
Pharmaceutical and biotech teams with CNS pipelines in epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraine and dementia
Biomarker, liquid-biopsy assay and companion-diagnostic laboratories serving CNS trials
Clinical research organisations, site networks and clinical-trial technology vendors
Neurorehabilitation and assistive-technology suppliers: gait-training robotics, therapy devices, mobility systems
Digital health firms selling cognitive assessment, telehealth and remote patient-monitoring platforms
Neurosurgical instrument, implant and operating-room navigation suppliers
Academic medical centres, research institutes, journals, CME providers and learned societies recruiting collaborators and authors
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Neurodiagnostic and neurophysiology equipment: EEG, EMG, evoked potentials, nerve conduction and sleep monitoring
Neuroimaging systems and post-processing software: MRI, CT, PET and functional imaging analytics
Neuromodulation hardware: deep brain stimulation, spinal cord and vagus nerve stimulation systems, programming platforms and electrodes
CNS pharmaceuticals and biologics for epilepsy, migraine, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and cognitive disorders
Biomarkers, cerebrospinal-fluid and blood-based assays, companion diagnostics and central lab services
Clinical research services: CROs, site management, patient recruitment and trial technology
Neurorehabilitation robotics, gait and mobility therapy devices, and assistive technology
Digital cognitive assessment, telehealth, remote monitoring and clinical data platforms
Neurosurgical instruments, implants, navigation and intraoperative monitoring
Medical publishing, journals, CME accreditation and society services
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
Delegate/Listener (In-Person)
849Speaker (In-Person)
749Student
549Virtual (Speaker/Delegate)
399
Who runs the show
Organisers
[ in Osaka covering Neurological Devices and Technologies, Pharmaceuticals for Neurological Disorders, Clinical Research Services, Healthcar gives medical buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · JPY
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Holiday Inn Osaka Namba
4-star
Namba4.0
USD 155–245 / night
Google Hotels capture row lists parking and free Wi-Fi. Night band is a labeled estimate for the 15-17 April 2027 dates; confirm with the hotel.
Holiday Inn & Suites Shin Osaka, an IHG Hotel
4-star
Shin-Osaka4.4
USD 140–220 / night
Capture lists parking and a fitness center. Shin-Osaka gives direct Shinkansen access for delegates adding Kyoto or Tokyo legs.
Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kita Semba
3-star
Hommachi4.4
USD 105–170 / night
Lowest captured 3-star band with free Wi-Fi; Honmachi is a central business district with good metro coverage toward the bay area.
Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel
2-star
Shinsaibashi4.2
USD 50–105 / night
Budget hostel captured from Google Hotels; pet-friendly with free Wi-Fi. Suitable for students and early-career researchers on the JPY 549 student registration tier.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Airport limited express rail
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forKansai International Airport (KIX) to Nankai Namba, then Osaka Metro to the bay area
Fastest rail option into Namba for hotels in the Namba and Shinsaibashi clusters; add a metro fare for the final leg.
JR limited express rail
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forKansai International Airport (KIX) to Shin-Osaka
Best choice if you stay near Shin-Osaka or continue by Shinkansen; JR Pass holders should check coverage for this leg.
Airport limousine bus
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forKansai International Airport (KIX) to Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay
Useful with heavy luggage or demo equipment since the bus drops at hotel and station stops rather than requiring a metro transfer.
Monorail plus suburban rail or subway
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forOsaka International Airport (Itami) (ITM) to Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay
Itami serves domestic connections; the Osaka Monorail links the airport to the northern rail and subway network for onward travel into the city.
Subway (Osaka Metro)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forCity-wide Osaka Metro network, including the bay area toward the venue
Osaka Metro is the workhorse for hotel-to-venue trips between Namba, Hommachi, Umeda and the bay district; ICOCA and other IC cards are the standard payment.
Taxi
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forShort city hops between hotels, stations and the venue
Taxis are metered and reliable but expensive for long runs; an airport-to-city taxi from KIX costs far more than rail, so reserve taxis for late arrivals or equipment moves.
Prepaid IC card
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forOsaka Metro, JR West, private railways and city buses
An ICOCA-style IC card works across operators and removes the need to buy a ticket for every trip; top up at station machines.
Weather
Mid-April in Osaka is spring: typically mild days with cool evenings, roughly 10-20 C (about 50-68 F), and a realistic chance of a rainy spell. The captured sources do not include an official climate table, so treat the band as an estimate and check a live forecast in the week before departure. Air quality in the city is usually moderate; Open-Meteo's three-day forecast for Osaka at the time of capture showed a US AQI near 50 with PM2.5 around 11.8 micrograms per cubic metre, and sensitive travellers should still check local advisories.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Japan runs on 4G and 5G networks with good urban coverage in Osaka. Options for delegates are a prepaid data SIM or eSIM bought at the airport or online before travel, a pocket Wi-Fi rental, or an international roaming add-on from your home carrier. Hotel and venue Wi-Fi is normally available; confirm whether the summit provides dedicated delegate Wi-Fi for poster and demo sessions. Mains power is 100 V with Type A flat-blade sockets, so European and UK plugs need an adapter, and laptops with 100-240 V chargers work without a converter.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Punctuality and queuing
Japanese conferences start on time and rail connections are tightly timed. Plan to reach the venue before the first session rather than at the minute it begins, and queue on the marked platform lines for metro and JR services.
Cash, cards and IC cards
Hotels and larger restaurants accept international cards, but smaller counters and some transit top-up machines are easier with cash in yen. An IC card such as ICOCA speeds up metro, JR and bus travel and is worth loading on arrival.
Business cards and introductions
Exchanging meishi (business cards) with a two-handed presentation and a brief bow is still standard in Japanese clinical and industry settings. Bring a supply with your affiliation and neurology speciality clearly printed.
Tipping and service charges
Tipping is not customary in Japan and can cause confusion; service is generally included in the price. If a group dinner is arranged, confirm whether the organiser is splitting the bill in advance.
Quiet on trains and in session rooms
Phone calls are avoided on commuter trains and mobile phones are set to silent mode. Keep the same courtesy in session rooms and poster halls, and step outside for calls.
Shoes and indoor spaces
Some traditional restaurants, temples and private rooms require shoes to be removed. Wear footwear that is easy to slip off if you plan cultural visits around the summit days in Kyoto or Nara.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
The captured flight mission returned only intra-Japan and regional reference tiles, for example Osaka to Tokyo from around JPY 10,660 and Osaka to Seoul from around JPY 28,130; these are connection references, not fares from Europe, the Gulf, North America or Australia, and no attendee origin fare was captured. Price the long-haul leg directly with airlines or an agent, targeting Kansai International (KIX) for international service and Osaka Itami (ITM) only for domestic connections. Book early for mid-April 2027, since spring is a popular travel window in Japan, and compare arrival times against the last airport rail and limousine bus departures if you land in the evening.
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: Namba: Holiday Inn Osaka Namba; Shin-Osaka: Holiday Inn & Suites Shin Osaka, an IHG Hotel; Hommachi: Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kita Semba.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps operate in Osaka alongside the traditional taxi ranks found at stations, hotels and the airport, but coverage is thinner than in some other Asian cities and app availability for foreign accounts can vary. Taxis are metered, clean and reliable, with a flag fall of roughly JPY 700-900 for the first stretch and distance-based charges after that - confirm live meters and payment options, since not every car takes foreign cards. For the airport run, rail is far cheaper than a taxi, so reserve cars for late arrivals, equipment moves or group trips.
Public transit: Osaka Metro, JR West and the private railways (Nankai, Hankyu, Hanshin, Kintetsu) form a dense network that covers the airport approaches, the Shinkansen stations and the bay district. An IC card such as ICOCA works across operators and city buses, and day passes can pay off if you make several trips. From KIX, Nankai serves Namba and JR serves Shin-Osaka; from Itami, the monorail links to the northern rail network. Services run frequently and stop earlier than in some capitals, so check the last train if you plan a late dinner. Confirm the final leg from the nearest station to the venue on the venue access page.
Parking: Capture lists on-site parking at the Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay venue base, which suits delegates driving from Kansai or arriving with demo equipment. Daily rates, height limits and any reduced event tariff are set by the venue, so confirm directly with the hotel or organiser before you plan to drive. For most overseas delegates rail will be cheaper and faster than a car, and central Osaka parking is limited and priced by the hour.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April 2027 (summit dates 15-17 April)
Seasonality: April falls in Osaka's spring season, ahead of the June rainy season, so rain is possible but not continuous. The captured sources provide no specific rainfall figures for the 15-17 April window, so check a live forecast in the final week and keep one indoor backup plan for evening socials.
Packing: Pack light layers you can add or remove through the day, comfortable shoes for metro stairs and poster-hall walking, a compact umbrella for spring showers, and a Type A plug adapter for Japanese 100 V sockets. A light jacket covers cool evenings by the bay, and a small bag helps on packed commuter trains.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at International Experts Summit on Neurology and Neurological Disorders (Neurology Summit-2027) usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 1
Day -14: Book the international leg into Kansai International Airport (KIX) and reserve a hotel in Namba, Shin-Osaka or Hommachi with free cancellation until the April 2027 rates are confirmed.
Day 2
Day -12: Check Japanese entry requirements for your passport and, if a visa is needed, open the application with your nearest Japanese embassy or consulate.
Day 3
Day -12: Download the programme PDF and shortlist the neurology, neuroimaging and neuromodulation sessions you will not miss across 15-17 April.
Day 4
Day -10: Map your route from KIX into the city (Nankai to Namba or JR limited express to Shin-Osaka) and decide whether an airport limousine bus suits your hotel stop.
Day 5
Day -10: Plan any side visits to Osaka or Kyoto university labs and hospitals around the summit days, and confirm appointments by email.
Day 6
Day -7: Arrange an IC card (ICOCA) or check that your phone wallet covers Osaka Metro and JR West fares.; Day -7: If you are presenting, confirm your abstract acceptance, poster dimensions and any slide upload instructions from the organiser.
Day 7
Day -5: Book any dinner or meeting venue in Namba or Umeda, since Osaka restaurants fill quickly on weekends.
Day 8
Day -3: Pack light layers for mild spring days, a compact umbrella, and a Type A plug adapter for Japanese 100 V sockets.
Day 9
Day -2: Check in for your flight and screenshot your rail ticket and hotel address in Japanese characters for taxi drivers.
Day 10
Day -1: Arrive in Osaka, top up your IC card and walk the final route to the venue so the first morning is stress-free.
Day 11
Day 1 (15 April): Arrive 30-45 minutes before the opening session to collect your badge and orient yourself in the venue.
Day 12
Day -14: Confirm your registration tier (delegate, speaker, student or virtual) and save the confirmation email for badge collection in Osaka.; Use the mid-day break for poster viewing and exhibitor stands on neurodiagnostics and neuromodulation hardware.
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 Neurology and Neurological Disorders (Neurology Summit-2027) 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
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
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.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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JPY 849 / per person
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JPY 749 / per person
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JPY 549 / per person
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JPY 399 / per person
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | Delegate/Listener (In-Person) | JPY 849 / per person | organiser_published | |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | Student | JPY 549 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Virtual (Speaker/Delegate) | JPY 399 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether International Experts Summit on Neurology and Neurological Disorders (Neurology Summit-2027) fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For International Experts Summit on Neurology and Neurological Disorders (Neurology Summit-2027), 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 Neurological Devices and Technologies and Pharmaceuticals for Neurological Disor solutions and benchmarking suppliers at International Experts Summit on Neurology and Neurological Disorders (Neurology Summit-2027) in Osaka.
Min. budget
$96,371.00
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 Neurological Devices and Technologies and Pharmaceuticals for Neurological Disor products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$433,669.00
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
Glossary
- Neurology
- The clinical specialty that diagnoses and treats disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscle. At this Osaka summit the clinical neurology track runs alongside basic neuroscience sessions, which is why both hospital neurologists and lab researchers attend.
- Neurological disorders
- Umbrella term for conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, migraine, stroke and dementia. These are the disease families the 15-17 April 2027 programme is organised around.
- Translational neuroscience
- Work that moves a finding from cell or animal models into first-in-human studies. It is the bridge theme between the research and clinical halves of the summit audience.
- Biomarker
- A measurable indicator in blood, cerebrospinal fluid or imaging used to diagnose or track a neurological condition. Biomarker and assay suppliers use neurology meetings to reach trial sponsors and clinical labs.
- Neuroimaging
- MRI, CT, PET and functional imaging used to visualise nervous-system structure and activity, and the analysis software that turns scans into quantitative measures.
- EEG and EMG
- Electroencephalography records cortical electrical activity (core to epilepsy work); electromyography records muscle electrical activity for neuromuscular diagnosis. Both are standard device categories at neurology congresses.
- Neuromodulation
- Therapeutic alteration of nerve activity by electrical or chemical means, covering spinal cord stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation and related implant therapies.
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
- Implanted electrode therapy used mainly in movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, delivered with programming systems and imaging-based targeting workflows.
- Blood-brain barrier (BBB)
- The selective barrier that restricts drug entry into the central nervous system. It shapes CNS drug-delivery strategy and is a recurring topic in neuro-pharma sessions and exhibitor technology pitches.
- Neurorehabilitation
- Restorative therapy after stroke, injury or neurosurgery, increasingly delivered with robotics, gait-training devices and digital therapy platforms.
- Cognitive impairment
- Decline in memory, attention or executive function. It is a core endpoint in dementia trials and the target of digital cognitive-assessment products.
- Epilepsy
- A seizure disorder managed with anti-seizure medication, surgery or neuromodulation devices, and one of the anchor clinical tracks at neurology summits.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- An immune-mediated demyelinating disease of the central nervous system with a dense disease-modifying therapy market, making it a frequent topic for pharma delegates.
- Abstract or poster presentation
- The route by which researchers submit work for review and present it in a poster or oral slot. Presenters at this summit register under the separate speaker tier rather than the delegate tier.
- CME (continuing medical education)
- Accredited education that clinicians record for licensure and hospital credentialing, a common reason practising neurologists choose one congress over another in the same season.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Neurology Summit 2027
- International Neurology Conference
- Osaka Neurology Event
- Medical Conferences in Japan
- International Experts Summit 2027
- International Experts Summit Osaka 2027
- Neurology 2027
- Neurology Osaka 2027
- Neurological Disorders 2027
- Neurological Disorders Osaka 2027
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