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Chūnichi Elderly Care Economic Forum 2026

On February 20, 2026, the first expanded Chūnichi Elderly Care Economic Forum will take place, organized by Seed Planning Co., Ltd., located in Bunkyo, Tokyo. This event is aimed at enhancing productivity in the nursing care sector through the use of ICT and related policy trends.

Key Themes of the Forum

The forum is set against the backdrop of significant legislative changes regarding social security laws and budget requests for the fiscal year 2026. Participants can expect to dive deep into:

• - Important Topics in the Current Diet: Analyze key issues regarding social security revisions.
• - Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Budget for 2026: Understand the details surrounding the changes to the nursing care insurance system.
• - Increasing Productivity through ICT: Learn about how digital tools are transforming the industry.
• - Policy Approaches and Expected Equipment: Explore strategies for achieving key objectives with the support of technology.

The forum will also feature a networking session where attendees can exchange business cards with the speakers.

Why Attend?

This forum presents a critical opportunity for companies involved in elderly care, local government representatives, and interested stakeholders to understand the direction of the nursing care insurance reforms, as well as the productive potential of ICT in this field. The attendance is free of charge, but prior registration is essential.

Special Guest Speakers

We are honored to welcome Mr. Kenji Hamamoto, director of the Elderly Support Division at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. He will share insights on the reforms to the nursing care insurance system and the strategies for enhancing productivity through IT.

Additionally, a special dialogue will be held between Mr. Liu from the Shenzhen Japan-China Economic Friendship Association and Mr. Okamoto, chairman of the Productivity Improvement Committee at the Japan Care Tech Association. This conversation will focus on business opportunities amid the aging populations in both Japan and China.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: February 20, 2026 (Friday) from 16:00 to 18:30, with a networking session from 18:00 to 18:30.
• - Format: In-person event.
• - Venue: Ochanomizu Solacity Conference Center, Room C, located at 4-6 Surugadai, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
• - Agenda:

- Lecture: "Trends in the Productivity Improvement of the Nursing Care Sector Using ICT" from 16:00 to 17:00.
- Discussion: "Initiatives and Business Opportunities in Elderly Societies of China and Japan" from 17:00 to 18:00.
- Networking: From 18:00 to 18:30.

Who Should Attend?

This event is perfect for general enterprises, nursing care providers, and local government representatives. Attendees should register in advance as the venue has a capacity of 100 participants.

Registration Information

To secure your spot, please register via the following web form: Registration Form. Registration will be open until February 19, 2026.

Future Plans

Following this forum, there will be opportunities for local site visits to elderly care homes in China and business discussions with Chinese firms aimed at collaborations.

For inquiries, please contact the Seed Planning Secretariat at [email protected].