March 2023
Press release
European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, Japan(EFPIA Japan)
An invitation to EU Japan Health Innovation Forum 2023
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA; headquartered inBrussels, Belgium) and EFPIA Japan will hold "EU Japan Health Innovation Forum 2023." This will be an
online forum where speakers from the pharmaceutical industry and government agencies in the EU andJapan, healthcare professionals in Japan and representatives of patient associations will discuss theimportance of searching for innovations. It will take place on Wednesday 12 April 2023.
Although we are still in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and difficult geopoliticalcircumstances, we vow to never cease fighting for people throughout the world to find treatments for
currently incurable diseases, unknown or undetected disorders and emerging infections. As long-lasting
partners, the EU and Japan have helped out and learned from each other, while working closely together
during this time of global challenges. In the forum, speakers will share their visions and challenges anddiscuss the importance of searching for healthcare innovations and as a result to clarify expectations forthe future of healthcare. Please feel free to join the forum.
EU Japan Health Innovation Forum 2023
Theme:

Shaping the future through the power of innovation
Ensemble, partnering together for a sustainable health innovation system* Please refer to the attachment for an outline of the forum.

Date/Time:

Wednesday, 12 April 2023, from 16:00 to 18:00

Style:ZOOM webinar

Languages:

English and Japanese (simultaneous interpretation is available)

Participation fee: Free of charge
Capacity:First 300 applicants

Sponsor:

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, Japan (EFPIAJapan)

Collaborator:

Delegation of the European Union to Japan

Application:

Please fill out the form below to apply.
URL

https://form.run/@EUJapanHealthInnovationForum2023

Due date: Wednesday, 10 April 2023, 12:00
Contact: EU Japan Health Innovation Forum 2023 Secretariat efpia_register@innovation-partners.jp
Note) Personal information provided when applying or making inquiries will be used for the purpose ofmanaging the operation of this forum, responding to inquiries, and contacting them as necessary.

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Outline of the "EU Japan Health Innovation Forum 2023"
Date/Time:

Wednesday, 12 April 2023, from 16:00 to 18:00

Style:ZOOM webinar

Languages:

English and Japanese (simultaneous interpretation is available)

Participation fees: Free of charge
CapacityFirst 300 applicants

Sponsor:

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, Japan (EFPIAJapan)

Collaborator:

Delegation of the European Union to Japan

Theme:

Shaping the future through the power of innovation
Ensemble, partnering together for a sustainable health innovation system

Speakers:

Mr. Hubertus von Baumbach, President of EFPIA
Mr. Paul Hudson, Sanofi CEOMs. Kanako Kikuchi, President of UCB Japan Co., Ltd.
Mr. Jean-Eric Paquet, EU Ambassador
Mr. Shinichi Isa, Vice Minister of MHLW
Ms. Naomi Sakurai, President of Cancer Solutions Co., Ltd.
Mr. Katsufumi Jo, Assistant Vice-Minister for Pharmaceutical Industry Promotion andMedical Information, Management, Minister's Secretariat, MHLW
Dr. Hiroshi Watanabe, Permanent Director, JMA
Mr. Kasper Bødker Mejlvang, President of Novo Nordisk Pharma Ltd.
Mr. Takahiko Iwaya, Chair of EFPIA Japan(List of members and their positions are as of xx March 2023)

Program outline:
Opening
16:00 - 16:10

Opening address

Part 1. Lectures: Approaches and support for innovations
16:10 - 16:40

Reports from the industry
Challenges for innovations in Japan
Potential solutions leveraging EU good practices and learning

16:40 - 17:10

Reports from governments
Policies to promote innovations in the EU
Policies to promote innovations in Japan

Part 2. Panel discussion: "The importance of continuously seeking for innovations and expectations forthe future"
17:15 - 17:55

Presentations by representatives of patients, industries, governments and healthcare
professionals

Closing
17:55 - 18:00

Closing notes