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Event overview
Overview
The World Conference on Surgical Techniques & Anesthesia (WCSTA-2026) is set to take place from November 19-21, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan.
This prestigious event will bring together surgeons, anesthesiologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals to discuss the latest advancements in surgical practices and anesthesia care.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The World Conference on Surgical Techniques & Anesthesia (WCSTA-2026) will take place from November 19-21, 2026, at Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier, Tokyo, Japan.
- 2Scale and Focus: This international event will gather surgeons, anesthesiologists, and healthcare professionals to discuss advancements in surgical practices and anesthesia care.
- 3Organiser: WCSTA-2026 is organized by The Iconic Meetings, with registration available on their official website.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include leading surgeons, anesthesiologists, and healthcare professionals from around the globe.
- 5Entry / Access: Registration is available online, with options for in-person and virtual participation.
Why visit
Attending WCSTA-2026 offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts in surgical techniques and anesthesia. Participants can network with peers, gain insights into the latest advancements, and enhance their professional knowledge. The conference will feature a variety of sessions, including keynote lectures and panel discussions, providing a comprehensive overview of current trends in the field.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at WCSTA-2026 allows companies to showcase their latest products and innovations to a targeted audience of healthcare professionals. Exhibitors will gain visibility among key decision-makers in the surgical and anesthesia sectors, fostering connections that can lead to new business opportunities. The event provides a platform for networking and collaboration with industry leaders.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Practising surgeons across cardiothoracic, neuro, orthopedic, general and colorectal specialities who come to compare operative technique and technology
Anesthesiologists and perioperative physicians evaluating monitoring, airway and depth-of-anesthesia systems
Surgical residents, fellows and postgraduate trainees attending for teaching sessions and poster presentations
Operating theatre nurses, surgical technologists and perfusionists involved in instrument and OR workflow decisions
Clinical researchers and trial coordinators working on surgical outcomes, registries and device studies
Hospital procurement and biomedical engineering staff screening capital equipment and consumables
Medical device and robotics R&D engineers tracking clinical feedback on next-generation platforms
Simulation and surgical education specialists sourcing trainers, phantoms and assessment tools
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Surgical instrument and retractor manufacturers showing hand-held, laparoscopic and single-use sets
Robotic surgery platform developers and instrument-arm consumable suppliers
Intraoperative imaging, C-arm, ultrasound and surgical navigation vendors
Anesthesia workstation, ventilator and depth-of-anesthesia monitoring companies
Energy device, stapling, suture and hemostasis suppliers competing on seal strength and wound closure
Implant and biomaterials makers for orthopedic, spine and soft-tissue reconstruction
Surgical simulation, VR training and cadaveric-lab providers serving residency programmes
OR integration, sterile processing and single-use consumable suppliers plus clinical research organisations
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic instrument sets, trocars, graspers and optics
Robotic surgical platforms, wristed instruments and console accessories
Surgical navigation, intraoperative imaging and fluorescence visualisation systems
Anesthesia workstations, airway devices, ventilators and neuromuscular monitoring
Energy devices, surgical staplers, sutures, clips and hemostatic agents
Orthopedic, spine and soft-tissue implants and fixation systems
Patient monitoring, neuromonitoring and perioperative information systems
Surgical simulation trainers, phantoms, VR haptics and skills-assessment software
Sterile processing, OR integration and single-use draping and consumables
Clinical research, registry and surgical education services
Location & Facilities
Venue
Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier
Tokyo, Japan
Facilities
Parking
Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier, Tokyo, Japan in Tokyo 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: Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier, Tokyo, Japan in Tokyo 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 Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier, Tokyo, Japan for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
:8:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
Speaker (In-person)
749Student/Poster
549Delegate/Listener (In-Person)
849Virtual (Speaker/Delegate)
399
Who runs the show
Organisers
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Local currency · JPY
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Tokyo
Primary international gateway serving Tokyo.
to venue
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Toyosu and Koto ward midscale business hotels
Midscale
Toyosu, Shinonome, Edakumi10-20 minutes on foot or one short metro or bus hop to venueStandard Japanese business-hotel rooms, usually compact but well equipped; book early because late November is a busy city period. Approximate nightly rate, room only.
Ariake and Odaiba budget chains
Budget business hotel
Ariake, Odaiba15-25 minutes via the Yurikamome or Yurakucho Line to venueCheapest practical option close to the bay area, often with breakfast included. Yurikamome fares of roughly JPY 190-330 apply per trip. Approximate nightly rate.
Ginza and Marunouchi upscale hotels
Upscale
Ginza, Marunouchi, ShimbashiAbout 6-15 minutes by Tokyo Metro to venueCentral location with restaurant and transport choice, useful if you pair the meeting with hospital or distributor visits. Approximate nightly rate for a standard room.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
airport rail
Estimated costJPY 180-320 single metro journey
Best forNarita Airport (NRT) to Toyosu via Keisei Narita Skyaccess and Tokyo Metro
Keisei Narita Skyaccess runs into the city in roughly 60-70 minutes, then a Tokyo Metro transfer reaches Toyosu on the Yurakucho Line; total door-to-door around 1 hour 30 minutes.
airport limousine bus
Estimated costJPY 180-320 single metro journey
Best forNarita Airport (NRT) to Toyosu and Ariake bay-area hotels
Coach service with luggage space, stopping at bay-area hotels; journey times vary with traffic and the bus is often the easiest option when carrying display material.
subway
Estimated costJPY 160-200 single journey
Best forToyosu Station to Ginza-itchome (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line)
Tokyo Metro runs the Toyosu to Ginza-itchome subway roughly every 10 minutes, about 6 minutes end to end; Suica or Pasmo IC cards work on all metro and JR lines.
monorail
Estimated costJPY 500-1,200 airport or regional rail single journey
Best forToyosu to Odaiba and Ariake (Yurikamome)
Driverless elevated line crossing the bay, useful for hotels and venues in the Ariake and Odaiba districts; fares scale with distance travelled.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. JPY taxi/rideshare from NRT to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forTokyo (NRT) to Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier, Tokyo, Japan
Metered taxis and fixed-fare airport transfers are available; the trip takes roughly 55-75 minutes on toll expressways and tolls are charged on top of the meter.
taxi
Estimated costJPY 6,000–12,000 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forShort hops within Toyosu, Ariake and Ginza
Tokyo taxis start at a base fare of around JPY 500 and climb in small increments; ranks sit outside Toyosu Station and major hotels, and late-evening availability near the bay can be limited.
parking
Estimated costJPY 15-35 typical daily venue parking (confirm rates)
Best forHotel and venue car parks in the Toyosu and Ariake districts
Toyosu and Ariake hotels and exhibition venues generally offer paid on-site parking, often with a daily cap; station-adjacent lots are more expensive on weekdays.
Plan your trip
Visa & entry documents
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Visa not required
ATA Carnet: check with organiser
Weather
Late November in Tokyo is cool and generally settled: typical daytime highs around 15-17 C, night-time lows around 8-10 C, and moderate humidity. Rain falls on roughly 5-7 days in the month, usually as short frontal showers rather than all-day storms, and the Pacific typhoon season has effectively ended. Bayfront venues in Toyosu feel windier and cooler than inland districts after dark, so a layer and a compact umbrella are worth carrying. Figures are climatological averages - check a short-range forecast in the final week before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Japan uses 100 V, 50 Hz in Tokyo with Type A and Type B plugs, so European and UK devices need a converter and often a transformer for higher-draw equipment. Travel eSIMs and pocket Wi-Fi rented at NRT or HND are the simplest data options for short stays; local voice SIMs usually require residency documentation. Free Wi-Fi is common in hotels, major stations and conference venues, but coverage on trains is limited. Meeting rooms and exhibition halls usually provide wired or Wi-Fi access on request, so confirm the arrangement with the organiser if you plan live demonstrations or streamed sessions.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Registration and badge access
Confirm your registration tier and badge collection window with the organiser before travelling to Tokyo; speaker and poster tiers usually require an accepted contribution, and badges are checked at session-room doors.
Business card exchange
Japanese clinical and industry contacts expect a card handed with both hands at the start of a meeting. Carry cards with Japanese on one side and keep them in a card holder rather than a pocket.
Cash, cards and IC payment
Cards are widely accepted in Tokyo, but small clinics, traditional restaurants and some station kiosks remain cash-based. A Suica or Pasmo IC card loaded on your phone covers metro, bus and convenience-store payments.
Tipping and tax
Tipping is not customary in Japan and can cause confusion; service is included in the price. Consumption tax is generally shown in the displayed price for retail and restaurant bills.
Transport etiquette
Trains are quiet, phones are kept on silent and eating is avoided on urban services. Stand left on escalators in Tokyo, queue in the marked platform lines, and keep luggage off the aisle during peak hours.
Dress and punctuality
Clinical meetings run on time and doors close promptly at session start. Smart business dress or clinical attire with a blazer is the norm, and shoes are frequently removed in traditional restaurants and some private rooms.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: NRT
Book for arrival on 18 November 2026 and departure on 21-22 November so you clear immigration and reach Toyosu before the opening sessions on 19 November. Haneda (HND) is the shorter transfer to the bayfront, while Narita (NRT) carries more long-haul capacity and better connections from Europe and North America. Nonstop options from Seoul run about 2.5 hours and from Singapore about 7 hours; London and Los Angeles routes are 11-14 hours nonstop, or longer with a Gulf or Asian hub connection. Late November sits just before the year-end travel peak, so fares climb inside six weeks of departure - book early and confirm baggage allowances, since instrument cases and display material are usually charged separately. Live fare captures at the time of research had not loaded, so the bands shown elsewhere are planning estimates rather than quoted prices.
Visa
Short-term visits of up to 90 days for tourism, business or visiting friends and relatives are visa-exempt for nationals of the countries and regions listed by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs; nationals of other listed countries must obtain a visa before travelling. Verify your nationality on the MOFA visa page before booking.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
The 90-day short-term stay excludes remunerative activities, so check with the Japanese embassy or a consulate whether your planned activities at the conference are permitted under your status.
OfficialTransport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Tokyo (NRT): Primary international gateway serving Tokyo.. Allow road or rail time to Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier: Toyosu, Shinonome, Edakumi: Toyosu and Koto ward midscale business hotels; Ariake, Odaiba: Ariake and Odaiba budget chains; Ginza, Marunouchi, Shimbashi: Ginza and Marunouchi upscale hotels.
Ride-hail: Tokyo has both traditional taxi ranks and app-based hailing. The GO and S.RIDE apps connect to licensed city taxis, and Uber operates in Tokyo mainly through licensed taxi partners rather than private cars. Ranks outside Toyosu Station and the major bayfront hotels are reliable in the morning, but availability thins after the last metro services around midnight. Metered fares start near JPY 500 and a cross-district ride in the bay area typically lands at JPY 700-1,500, while the run to Narita can exceed JPY 20,000 before tolls. Confirm the app works with your home phone number and payment card before you land.
Public transit: Toyosu Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line is the practical hub for the bayfront conference district. A ride from Toyosu to Ginza-itchome takes about 6 minutes at JPY 160-200, putting the Yurakucho, Hibiya and Marunouchi line networks within easy reach. The Yurikamome driverless monorail links Toyosu with Ariake and Odaiba for roughly JPY 190-330 depending on distance. From Narita, Keisei Narita Skyaccess reaches the city in about an hour before a metro transfer; from Haneda, the Keikyu Airport Line connects at Shimbashi or Higashi-Ginza. Use a Suica or Pasmo IC card, keep your phone silent on board, and allow extra time during the 07:30-09:30 and 17:30-19:30 commuter peaks if you travel with luggage.
Parking: The Toyosu and Ariake districts are built around paid car parks serving hotels, shopping complexes and exhibition halls, typically charged by the hour with a daily cap of roughly JPY 1,500-3,000. Weekday rates near Toyosu Station run higher than weekend rates, and multi-storey lots have height restrictions that matter for vans carrying equipment. Public transport is generally faster than driving for reaching sessions, so treat parking as a fallback for deliveries and stand material; confirm the specific lot's tariff and loading bay access with your hotel or the organiser before arrival.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November 2026 (late autumn in Tokyo)
Temperature: Approx. 8-17 C across the conference window: daytime highs near 15-17 C, night-time lows near 8-10 C, with cooler, windier conditions on the Toyosu waterfront after dark
Seasonality: Late autumn is one of Tokyo's drier, clearer periods, with roughly 5-7 rain days across the month and mostly short showers. The Pacific typhoon season has effectively ended by mid-November, and crisp sunny days alternate with overcast spells; bayfront venues feel colder than inland districts because of wind off the water
Packing: Pack layers: a light sweater or shirt plus a jacket or blazer for 15-17 C days and 8-10 C evenings, and a compact umbrella or a packable rain shell for shower days. Bring comfortable walking shoes for station transfers and waterfront walking between hotels and venues, business-casual or clinical attire for sessions, and a warm outer layer for late-evening returns. Interiors are heated, so a removable mid-layer works better than a heavy overcoat during the day.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at World Conference on Surgical Techniques & Anesthesia (WCSTA-2026) usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
Confirm your registration tier (delegate, speaker, student/poster or virtual) on the organiser site and save the confirmation email for badge collection.
T-2
Open the schedule at surgicalsciences.theiconicmeetings.com/schedule and shortlist sessions; mark clashes between surgical speciality tracks and any poster slots you must attend.
T-3
Book flights into Haneda (HND) if your origin allows it, otherwise Narita (NRT); leave at least 2 hours between landing and the first session you want to attend.
T-4
Reserve a hotel in Toyosu, Ariake or Ginza and check whether the property is within walking distance of Toyosu Station on the Yurakucho Line.
T-5
Check your nationality against the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa list and, if a visa is required, start the application immediately.
T-6
Arrange connectivity: an eSIM or pocket Wi-Fi booked before departure is simpler than buying a voice SIM in Japan, which usually needs residency documentation.
T-7
Buy travel insurance covering the conference dates and load a Suica or Pasmo IC card into your phone wallet for metro and convenience-store payments.
T-8
Plan the airport transfer: Keisei Skyaccess or limousine bus from Narita, Keikyu plus metro from Haneda, and note the last sensible rail connection for your arrival time.
T-9
Prepare questions for exhibitors on the specific platforms you are evaluating, and note which instrument or imaging vendors you must visit first.
T-10
Pack layers for 8-17 C days, a light rain shell, business-casual dress for the meeting and comfortable shoes for station transfers.
T-11
Keep your passport, registration confirmation and hotel address in one folder; immigration and customs at NRT or HND can take 30-60 minutes at peak arrival banks.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier, Tokyo, Japan
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2World Conference on Surgical Techniques & Anesthesia (WCSTA-2026) registration concourse
Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier, Tokyo, Japan
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier, Tokyo, Japan
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 749 / per person
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JPY 549 / per person
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JPY 849 / 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 | |
| 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 World Conference on Surgical Techniques & Anesthesia (WCSTA-2026) fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For World Conference on Surgical Techniques & Anesthesia (WCSTA-2026), 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 Surgical instruments and tools and Anesthesia equipment and supplies solutions and benchmarking suppliers at World Conference on Surgical Techniques & Anesthesia (WCSTA-2026) in Tokyo.
Min. budget
$1,299.00
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 Surgical instruments and tools and Anesthesia equipment and supplies products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$5,845.00
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 Tokyo 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
Glossary
- Minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
- Operative technique using small incisions, cameras and long instruments (for example laparoscopy or thoracoscopy) rather than a large open incision, with the aim of less tissue trauma and faster recovery.
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Use of a master-slave robotic platform to control wristed instruments through small ports; the surgeon sits at a console and receives magnified 3D visualisation while the system filters tremor and scales motion.
- Surgical navigation
- Image-guided systems that track instruments against pre-operative CT or MRI data or live imaging, helping the surgeon position tools in relation to anatomy that cannot be seen directly.
- Intraoperative neuromonitoring
- Continuous recording of nerve and muscle signals during surgery, commonly in spine, thyroid and neurosurgery, to warn the team before a manoeuvre causes nerve injury.
- Fluorescence-guided surgery
- Use of fluorescent dyes such as indocyanine green with a near-infrared camera to visualise perfusion, lymphatics or tumour margins in real time during an operation.
- Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
- A bundled perioperative pathway covering pre-operative counselling, anaesthetic choice, fluid management, early feeding and early mobilisation to shorten hospital stay.
- Energy devices
- Electrosurgical, ultrasonic or advanced bipolar instruments used for cutting and sealing tissue and vessels; seal strength and thermal spread are the parameters surgeons compare.
- Surgical simulation and dry-lab training
- Bench models, virtual-reality trainers and cadaveric or animal tissue labs where trainees rehearse procedures and are assessed, often with metrics such as knot-tying time or instrument path length.
- Objective assessment of technical skill
- Structured scoring tools, for example OSATS-style rating scales or motion-analysis metrics, used to grade operative performance in training and credentialing.
- Perioperative care
- The combined pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative management of a surgical patient, spanning anaesthesia, analgesia, infection prevention and rehabilitation.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- WCSTA 2026
- Surgical Techniques Conference Tokyo
- Anesthesia Conference Japan
- World Conference on Surgical Techniques & Anesthesia (WCSTA-2026) Tokyo
- World Conference 2026
- World Conference Tokyo 2026
- Surgical Techniques 2026
- Surgical Techniques Tokyo 2026
- Anesthesia 2026
- Anesthesia Tokyo 2026
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