Women’s Well-Being in the Workforce: Insights from Sendai's Initiatives

Women's Well-Being and Work Style in Sendai

In contemporary society, many women encounter obstacles and uncertainties when pursuing their careers. This not only affects their personal ambitions but also hinders the overall potential and strength of our communities. Femtech offers innovative solutions that bridge the gap between work and essential life events such as pregnancy and childbirth while addressing unique health concerns that women face.

To address this critical issue, an upcoming event in Sendai will focus on sharing challenges, regional realities, and initiatives taken by local businesses and government agencies. The program will include practical seminars that provide useful insights and tips, alongside a panel discussion featuring notable speakers from various backgrounds. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to experience a range of femtech products during the event. This is a unique opportunity for participants to delve into solutions that can enhance women’s roles in both the workforce and society.

Event Overview

The event is designed to facilitate discussions and learning about the impactful role of femtech in society. However, please note that some program changes may occur. Event images may be publicized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry via their official website. The event will be open to press coverage, ensuring broad attention to this vital topic.

Participation Details

- Number of Participants:

- In-Person: 60 individuals
- Online: 100 individuals

- Eligibility:

- Open to businesses, government entities, and individuals interested in advancing women's roles and focusing on health management through femtech.

- Fee:

- Free of charge

- Registration Link:

- Click here to register.
- Please select in-person or online participation carefully.

- Application Deadline:

- November 6, 2025, at 17:00

Reference

A flyer with further information about the seminar is available here (PDF).

Speakers (Subject to Change)

- Keynote Address:

- Professor Narue Sasaki from the Tohoku University DEI Center.
- Professor/Assistant President Narue Sasaki from Yokohama National University’s Diversity Strategy Promotion Headquarters.

- Panelists:

- Professor Narue Sasaki, Tohoku University DEI Center.
- Professor/Assistant President Narue Sasaki, Yokohama National University.
- Chair of the Hokuriku Femtech Network and Associate Professor Sadayo Hirata from Shibaura Institute of Technology.
- Diversity Promotion Manager Sumi Saito from TTK Corporation.
- Department Head Masayo Mitani from Sendai City’s Gender Equality Division.

- Facilitator:

- Board Member Megumi Kimura from the Femtech Community Japan.

Inquiry Contact

For inquiries regarding the 2025 femtech support project, please reach out to the 2025 Femtech Support Services Demonstration Project Secretariat at Asahi Advertising, in collaboration with NTT Data Management Research Institute. Contact via email: [email protected].

Privacy Policy

All personal information collected during registration will be managed according to the privacy policies outlined by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and collaborating organizations—Asahi Advertising and NTT Data Management Research Institute. Further details can be found at the respective links: