Empowering Women: Wellness and Work-Life Integration Through Femtech

On October 3, 2025, from 15:00 to 16:30, the Osaka Kansai Expo will host an essential event titled "Empowering Women: Wellness and Work-Life Integration Through Femtech" at the Women’s Pavilion, ‘WA’ Space. This event aims to address how femtech can create work environments that allow women to shine in their careers.

Event Overview

Unwanted interruptions in women’s careers represent a loss not just for individuals but for society as a whole. Femtech holds the potential to significantly support workplace dynamics by enabling women to harmonize crucial life events such as pregnancy and childbirth with their professional responsibilities. By addressing unique health challenges faced by women, femtech stands to transform workplace environments positively.

This event aspires to foster a discussion on how femtech can drive positive change in companies and society. A panel discussion will feature insights from academia and industry, facilitating a comprehensive dialogue around creating an empowering atmosphere for working women.

Panelists (Subject to Change)

- Norie Sasaki: Tohoku University, DEI Promotion Center, Yokohama National University, Diversity Strategy Promotion Headquarters
- Keiko Kojima: Media Personality
- Aou Suzuki: Konica Minolta Health Insurance Association
- Yusuke Ishikawa: Family One Inc.
- Yuichi Takagi: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Facilitator:

- Megumi Kimura: Femtech Community Japan

Event Details

- Date and Time: October 3, 2025, 15:00-16:30 (Check-in starts at 14:30)
- Venue: Osaka Kansai Expo, Women’s Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier, ‘WA’ Space

Who Should Attend?

This event is targeted towards:

- Companies interested in femtech
- HR personnel, diversity promoters, and welfare officers from organizations currently implementing health support initiatives
- Local government representatives.

Capacity

70 participants
Note: Due to demand, there may be a lottery process for attendance. We appreciate your understanding in advance.

Language of the Event

Japanese

Participation Fee

Free (However, attendees will require separate tickets for entry into the Osaka Kansai Expo as well as a reservation for their visit time. Please confirm your details here.)
The event will also be streamed online afterward.

Additional Information

- Photos may be published on the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry's website or other materials for promotional purposes.
- The event will be open for media coverage, ensuring a full press presence.

Registration

Please register via the sign-up form.
When signing up, please ensure you choose between on-site or online attendance.

- On-site participation deadline: September 26, 2025, 12:00
- Online participation deadline: October 2, 2025, 12:00
- Registration Link

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact the 2025 Femtech Support Project Secretariat
Asahi Advertising Inc.
(Operational cooperation: NTT Data Management Research Institute)
Email: [email protected]

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