Osaka is western Japan's main conference city, with a busy calendar of medical, pharmaceutical, engineering and business events. ConferenceInc lists upcoming conferences in Osaka for 2026–2027.
Congresses are held at the Osaka International Convention Center (Grand Cube Osaka) in Nakanoshima and at INTEX Osaka, while hotels around Umeda host many international meetings. Kyoto and Kobe are a short train ride away, which makes it easy to combine visits.
ConferenceInc currently lists 22 upcoming conferences in Osaka.
The most common fields are Health and Medicine, Engineering and Technology and Physical and Life Sciences. The busiest month is March 2027 with 9 events. The next event is World Conference on Food Technology and Nutritional Science (WCFNS-2026) on 26 November 2026 in Osaka.
Main venues: The Osaka International Convention Center (Grand Cube Osaka) and INTEX Osaka host medical, pharmaceutical and engineering meetings.
Getting there: Kansai International Airport is linked to the city by the JR Haruka express and the Nankai Rapi:t, and Itami Airport handles domestic flights. The Shinkansen connects Shin-Osaka with Tokyo in about two and a half hours.
Best time to go: Spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) are the busiest conference seasons; summer is hot and humid.
Visa: Nationals of many countries can enter Japan visa-free for short stays; others need a temporary visitor visa, which covers attending conferences. See conferences in Japan for full visa and travel tips.
Kansai International Airport handles international flights and has direct express trains into Osaka. Itami Airport is closer to the city but mainly domestic.
Yes. Kyoto is about 15 minutes from Shin-Osaka by Shinkansen, or around 30 minutes by JR Special Rapid trains.
ConferenceInc currently lists 22 upcoming conferences and events in Osaka, Japan. The list is updated daily.
The most common fields for upcoming events in Osaka are Health and Medicine, Engineering and Technology and Physical and Life Sciences.