The University of Antwerp and the Antwerp University Hospital kindly invite you to the event they are organising on Thursday June 19th, in the Belgian Pavilion at the World Expo in Osaka: "Global Health, Local Strengths: Connecting centers of Excellence in R&D and Pharma Logistics".

Located in the center of Europe, Flanders is a vibrant hub for innovative Research and Development and Pharma Logistics excellence. The importance of strong ecosystems and collaborations as drivers for innovation and excellence will be highlighted during our two panel discussions:

  • Flanders as a Logistics Pharma hotspot and ecosystem: panel discussion organised by the University of Antwerp and Nippon Express
  • Innovative health R&D synergies: Antwerp meets Japan: panel discussion organised by the University of Antwerp, the Antwerp University Hospital and the University of Osaka

The panel discussions will be preceded by a welcome by Julie Bynens, Secretary General at the Flanders Chancellery and Foreign Office, and Steven Van Passel, Vice-Rector Valorisation and Sustainability at the University of Antwerp. The event will conclude with a networking reception.

Practical details

  • Date: Thursday June 19th, 2025
  • Timing: 18.00 h - 21.00 h
  • Location: Event Center at the Belgian Pavilion, World Exposition 2025, Osaka

Participation and access to the venue are free of charge (entrance ticket for the World Expo will be arranged after registration).

Explore the detailed program with the names of the panel members below.
PLEASE REGISTER BY MONDAY JUNE 2nd (only limited seats available) using the link below.

We hope to meet you in the Belgian Pavilion!

Organised by: