WELL 2027 Conference & Retreat
Diverse Voices and Communities: Women at the WELLspring
March 5–7, 2027 · Tokyo
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center (NIYE), Yoyogi
The Weekend
Well is more than a series of conference sessions. Over three days, women come together at NIYE to present their work and ideas, take part in workshops and discussions, share meals, and spend time together beyond the formal program. With meeting spaces and accommodations in one place, the conference becomes a retreat as well—a weekend where scheduled sessions flow into informal conversations, new perspectives, and the chance to get to know women whose experiences may be very different from your own.
Women at the WELLspring
Women belong to and move among many communities—professional, cultural, academic, creative, local and global. WELL 2027 creates space to explore how those communities shape our experiences, how different perspectives broaden our understanding, and what we can learn when different lives and ideas meet.
Experience the Weekend
Present
Share your research, projects, or insights in a supportive environment.
Discuss
Engage in meaningful dialogue on topics that matter to women today.
Learn
Acquire new perspectives and skills through peer-led sessions.
Share
Contribute your own story to the growing legacy of WELL.
Connect
Build lasting friendships with women from across Japan and beyond.
Keynote Speaker
Reiko Yoshihara / 吉原令子
Topic: Gender microaggressions in Japanese academia
Reiko Yoshihara is a professor at Nihon University and her research focuses on feminist pedagogy in TESOL, teacher identity, and feminist narrative research. Drawing on her scholarhip and lived expereince in Japanese academia, she brings a deeply informed perspective to questions of gender, education, and women's expereiences in academic settings.
Call for Proposals
Have something you'd like to share at WELL 2027? We welcome proposals in English or Japanese for presentations, workshops, talks, and discussions across a wide range of subjects. Whether you're an experienced presenter or sharing your work and ideas with a wider audience for the first time, we invite you to be part of the conversation.
Proposal dealine ・October 18, 2026
At a Glance
March 5–7, 2027
NIYE, Yoyogi, Tokyo
Friday,・ March 5
Arrive — Connect
Meet, settle in, and begin the weekend together.
Saturday,・ March 6
Share — Explore
Present, listen, learn, and discover something new
Sunday, ・ March 7
Reflect — Carry Forward
Gather the weekend's ideas and look ahead.
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center
Set in Yoyogi, NIYE brings meeting spaces and accommodations together in one location. Its campus setting gives WELL participants room to gather for scheduled sessions, share meals, and continue conversations throughout the weekend.
Registration & Attendance
Join us for the full weekend or choose the attendance option that works best for you. Registration information, fees, and accommodation options will be available here as details are finalized.
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