Global Wellness Summit 2026 Side Event

Japan Healthcare & Wellness Forum & Networking Reception

Bridging Japan, Thailand, and the Global Wellness Ecosystem

As a side event of the Global Wellness Summit 2026, JETRO Bangkok and Medical Excellence JAPAN (MEJ) will host the Japan Healthcare & Wellness Forum & Networking Reception. The event will bring together leaders from the healthcare, wellness, medical, hospitality, and investment sectors to explore opportunities for collaboration between Japan, Thailand, and the wider global wellness ecosystem.

The forum will showcase innovative Japanese healthcare and wellness solutions while facilitating dialogue among government agencies, industry leaders, healthcare providers, investors, and business partners through a dedicated networking reception.

Event Overview

Date & Time Monday, 9 November 2026
Forum | 17:00 - 18:20
Networking Reception | 18:45 - 20:30
Venue Dusit Laguna Hall, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
390 Moo 1, Srisoonthorn Road, Choeng Thale,
Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand

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Host Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Bangkok
Medical Excellence JAPAN (MEJ)
Language English

Agenda

Time Program
16:30 – 17:00 Registration
17:00 – 17:05 Opening Remarks
Mr. Toru KAJIWARA
Minister, Chief and Head of Economic Division,
Embassy of Japan in Thailand
17:05 – 17:15 Special Remarks
Ms. Yoriko SOMA
Board Member, Global Wellness Summit
17:15 – 17:30 Guest Keynote Speech
Dr. Somarch Wongkhomthong, M.D.
President, SIAM HEALTH DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
17:30 – 17:40 Official Photo Session
17:40 – 18:20 Japanese Healthcare & Wellness Innovation Showcase
  • Company Presentation 1
  • Company Presentation 2
  • Company Presentation 3
  • Company Presentation 4
  • Company Presentation 5
  • Company Presentation 6
  • Company Presentation 7
18:20 – 18:45 Break
18:45 – 20:30 Networking Reception
An exclusive networking reception bringing together healthcare and wellness leaders, investors, medical institutions, wellness operators, government representatives, and innovative Japanese companies participating in the forum.
20:30 Closing

* Program and speakers are subject to change without prior notice.
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