This inaugural symposium marks the beginning of the International Society for Longevity Medicine and Wellness, ahead of its full launch in 2027.
THE GREAT RECONNECTION
The future of longevity will not be defined by a single drug, technology or medical specialty.
It will emerge from reconnecting what healthcare has increasingly separated:
Science ↔ Clinical Practice
Prevention ↔ Treatment
Medicine ↔ Wellness
Data ↔ Human Experience
Research ↔ Industry
Health ↔ Society
We call this The Great Reconnection.
From Science to Practice. From Innovation to Society.
Connecting the Future of Healthy Longevity.
Featured Speakers
Michael Roizen, MD
Emeritus Chief Wellness Officer, Cleveland Clinic
Founding Chair, Wellness Institute
Andrea Maier, MD, PhD
Oon Chiew Seng Professor in Medicine, National University of Singapore
Tanupol Virunhagarun, MD
CEO, BDMS Wellness Center
James Maskell
Founder, Functional Forum
Ryan Arnold, MD
CEO, CLAVA Health
Yusuke Nakamura, MD, PhD
President, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition
Yoshitake Yokokura, MD, PhD
Chairman, Yokokura Hospital, Kokeikai Social Medical Corporation / Honorary President, Japan Medical Association
Masayo Takahashi, MD, PhD
CEO, Vision Care
Keizo Takemi
Former Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
Jun Takahashi, MD, PhD
Professor and Deputy Director, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University
Hideyuki Yokoyama
Mayor of Osaka
Yoshiki Sawa, MD, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Osaka University / President, Osaka Police Hospital
Chairman, Hiyoshi Dental Health Care, Shiodome
Naota Kumagai, DDM
AMAN Group Operations Manager - Wellness & Fitness
Shinichi Kiyose
Speakers are subject to confirmation
SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM
A deep dive into the fusion of science, medicine, and wellness.
13:00 — 13:20
Opening
Welcome and Introduction:
Kenji Shibuya
Co-Representative, International Society for Longevity Medicine & Wellness
President, Medical Excellence JAPAN
Guest Remarks:
Keizo Takemi
Former Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
Yoshitake YokokuraChairman, Yokokura Hospital, Kokeikai Social Medical Corporation / Honorary President, Japan Medical Association
13:35 — 14:05
Guest Keynote
Hideyuki Yokoyama
Mayor of Osaka
The Science of Healthy Longevity and Wellness
Michael Roizen
Emeritus Chief Wellness Officer, Cleveland Clinic
Founding Chair, Wellness Institute
13:20 — 13:35
Keynote 1
Keynote 2
Chair
Yoshiki Sawa
Co-Representative, International Society for Longevity Medicine & WellnessProfessor Emeritus, Osaka University / President, Osaka Police Hospital
Featured Presentation
Andrea Maier
Oon Chiew Seng Professor in Medicine, National University of Singapore
Panelists
Jun Takahashi
Professor and Deputy Director, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University
Masayo Takahashi
CEO, Vision Care
Yusuke Nakamura
President, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition
Panel 1: The Future of Longevity Medicine & Wellness — Japan's Role in the World
14:05 — 14:50
14:50 — 15:05
Coffee & Networking
15:05 — 15:50
Panel 2: From Science to Practice — The Frontiers of the Global Wellness Industry
Chair
Kazuhiro Oshima
Director, Institute for International Socio-Economic Studies / Former Administrative Vice-Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
Featured Presentation
Tanupol Virunhagarun (TBC)
CEO, BDMS Wellness Center
Panelists
Ryan Arnold
CEO, CLAVA Health
Shinichi Kiyose
Wellness Director, AMAN Group
Naota Kumagai
Chairman, Hiyoshi Dental Health Care, Shiodome
15:50 — 16:45
Panel 3: Designing a Japanese Model for Healthy Longevity
Moderator
James Maskell
Founder, Functional Forum
Panelists
Michael Roizen
Cleveland Clinic
Andrea Maier
Oon Chiew Seng Professor in Medicine, National University of Singapore
Tanupol Virunhagarun (TBC)
BDMS Wellness Center
Ryan Arnold
CLAVA Health
Yoshiki Sawa
Professor, Osaka University
Kenji Shibuya
CEO, Medical Excellence JAPAN
Shinya Kuno
Professor of Sports Wellness, University of Tsukuba
16:45 — 17:00
Closing: Tokyo Declaration on Healthy Longevity and Wellness
Ichiro Kamoshita
Former Minister of the Environment
17:00 — 18:30
Networking Reception
THE VENUE
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Conference 4th Floor
2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Directly connected to JR Tokyo Station
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This symposium is designed for anyone working to shape the future of healthy longevity, including:
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Physicians and healthcare professionals
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Scientists and researchers
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Longevity and preventive medicine professionals
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Nutrition, exercise, sleep and wellness professionals
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Biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies
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Digital health, AI and data science innovators
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Healthcare investors and financial institutions
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Government and policymakers
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International organizations
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Hospitality and wellness tourism leaders
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Media and educators
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And everyone who shares an interest in shaping the future of healthy longevity.
