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The ME-BYO Summit series

  1. Fiscal year 2025 ME-BYO Symposium 2025 Physical function
    (knees and walking)
  2. Fiscal year 2025 Science and Technology Forum Lifestyle
    (stroke and related conditions)
  3. Fiscal year 2026 ME-BYO Summit 2026 Spring ME-BYO Index
    (overall assessment)
  4. Fiscal year 2026 ME-BYO Summit 2026 Summer Mental health and
    stress / cognitive function
Fiscal year 2026 ME-BYO Summit 2026 Autumn

Building on earlier discussions, the event will bring together perspectives on creating new industries, extending healthy life expectancy and expanding initiatives globally.

Plan

Main initiatives

01

ME-BYO Summit Kanagawa 2026 Spring

Date
Friday, April 24, 2026, 13:00–15:00
Location
Yokohama Symposia, Yokohama

The event discussed collaboration among industry, academia, government and citizens to apply the ME-BYO Index developed through summit discussions and support a sustainable society.

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02

ME-BYO Summit Kanagawa 2026 Summer

Date
Location
Tokai University Shonan Campus, Building 2 Auditorium

Speakers from Japan will discuss mental health, stress and cognitive function, priority ME-BYO areas also measured by the ME-BYO Index.

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03

ME-BYO Summit Kanagawa 2026 Autumn

Dates
Wed, November 4 and Thu, November 5, 2026
Location
Yumoto Fujiya Hotel, Hakone

Building on the outcomes and discussions of previous summits, participants will explore the creation of new industries and ways to extend healthy life expectancy.

04

Public awareness activities

We support municipal health events and initiatives to promote the ME-BYO concept and encourage changes in individual behavior.

Visitors receiving assessment guidance at a ME-BYO booth at an outdoor event
ME-BYO Index assessment guidance
Staff providing ME-BYO assessment guidance to visitors at an indoor event
Public awareness activities at municipal events

Committee

ME-BYO Summit Executive Committee

The ME-BYO Summit Executive Committee organizes and runs the ME-BYO Summit to promote the ME-BYO concept advocated by Kanagawa Prefecture and help build a society where people enjoy long, healthy lives. Through collaboration among industry, academia and government, it aims to foster ME-BYO industries and encourage changes in residents’ behavior.

Key features

  • Objectives and activitiesThe committee promotes awareness and understanding of the ME-BYO concept developed in Kanagawa and the importance of ME-BYO management through symposiums and other activities.
  • Main eventsSince fiscal year 2015, the committee has organized events such as “The ME-BYO Summit series (opens in a new window)” and other events.
  • SecretariatThe secretariat is based in the ME-BYO Industry Group, Inochi and Future Strategy Headquarters Office, Policy Bureau, Kanagawa Prefectural Government.

The committee helps build a sustainable society where people enjoy long, healthy lives by promoting ME-BYO industries and raising residents’ awareness.