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LINK-J Conference 2026 -R&D x Investment-” will be held on May 9, 2026 at Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference as the third edition of LINK-J's large-scale conference ‘LINK-J Conference -R&D x Investment-’, which received a favorable response last year. LINK-J Conference 2026 -R&D x Investment-” will be held on May 9, 2026 at Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference.
We will have several programs including presentations by key persons and fireside chats among speakers as well as lectures on research strategies by top executives of R&D divisions of major Japanese pharmaceutical companies.
This is a must-attend program for pharmaceutical companies, drug discovery start-ups, investors, and others.
Networking time will also be available along with a standing reception with food and beverages. Please come to Tokyo Nihonbashi to learn about the latest information and cutting-edge technologies from Japan's pharmaceutical companies, and take advantage of this opportunity to discuss how to strengthen the ecosystem of the Japanese pharmaceutical industry for the overseas market.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Language:Japanese and English *Simultaneous interpretation is available
Payment Method for Advance Registration
Payment for Advance Registration must be made by credit card only.
For inquiries regarding payment, please contact the LINK-J Secretariat at contact@link-j.org.
Receipt
Receipts can be downloaded from your My Page.
Please note that receipts will only be issued after payment has been confirmed, so it may take some time. Thank you for your understanding.
Program
| Time | Program |
| Session 1: Opening Remarks, Keynote Speech1&2, Fireside Chat 1 | |
| 9:30-9:40 | Opening & Purpose Explanation Shunichi Takahashi, President & COO, LINK-J/Visiting Professor, University of Tsukuba |
| 9:40-10:20 | Keynote Speech 1: Global Situation from an Investment Perspective Keynote Speech 2: (TBD) |
| 10:20-10:40 | Lecture 1: Astellas Pharma Inc. |
| 10:40-11:00 | Lecture 2: Eisai Co., Ltd. |
| 11:00-11:15 | Break (15 min) |
| 11:15-12:00 | Fireside Chat 1: Pharma x VC (TBD) |
| 12:00-13:30 | Lunch Time, Luncheon seminar (TBD) (Luncheon seminar 60min + break 30min) |
| Session 2: Keynote Speech 3, Pharmaceutical Company Presentations, Fireside Chat 2 | |
| 13:30-14:00 | Keynote Speech 3: (TBD) |
| 14:00-14:20 | Lecture 3: Shionogi & Co., Ltd. |
| 14:20-14:40 | Lecture 4: Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited |
| 14:40-15:00 | Lecture 5: Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. |
| 15:00-15:45 | Fireside Chat 2: VC (TBD) |
| 15:45-16:00 | Break (15min) |
| Session 3: Pharmaceutical Company Presentations, Fireside Chat3, Closing | |
| 16:00-16:20 | Lecture 6: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited |
| 16:20-16:40 | Lecture 7: Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
| 16:40-17:20 | Fireside Chat３: Pharma x VC (TBD) |
| 17:20-17:35 | Closing by LINK-J |
| Networking Reception | |
| 17:35‐18:30 | Networking Reception |
Speakers
TBD
Target
pharmaceutical companies, drug discovery start-ups, investors, and others.
Participation Fee
＜Early‑bird fee＞Valid until Tuesday, March 31, 2026
On‑site participation only
LINK‑J Special Members: JPY 5,000
Non‑members: JPY 20,000
*For reference
＜Regular fee＞From Wednesday, April 1, 2026
On‑site participation
LINK‑J Special Members: JPY 8,000
Non‑members: JPY 40,000
Online participation
LINK‑J Special Members: Free of charge
Non‑members: JPY 40,000
Regarding Early‑bird Registration
The participation fee will be discounted for registrations completed by March 31, 2026.
Please note that Early‑bird registration is not available for online participation.
No discounts will be offered after the deadline, so we encourage you to register as early as possible.
Capacity
On-site 50persons
Pre-registration is required to attend. Please note that registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Organizer
Host by LINK-J
Contact
LINK-J Conference 2026 secretariat（Operated by JTB Communication Design, Inc.）
E-mail：linkj-sympo@jtbcom.co.jp
