The 2027 Theme
Diverse Voices and Communities:
Women at the WELLspring
Women belong to and move among many communities—professional, cultural, academic, creative, local and global. WELL 2027 explores how these communities shape who we are, how we find and use our voices within them, and what becomes possible when different voices come together.
The Weekend
Part conference, part retreat, WELL brings women together for an experience that doesn't fit neatly into a single category. Intellectual exchange, personal history, friendship, and time for reflection all have a place here.
Some women arrive with something to share. Others come with questions, curiosity, or the hope of reconnecting with old friends. At WELL, a conversation can take an unexpected turn, an unfamiliar subject can open a new door, and a chance encounter can become a lasting friendship.
The Experience
Present
Share your research, projects, or insights in a supportive environment.
Share
Contribute your own story to the growing legacy of WELL.
Discuss
Engage in meaningful dialogue on topics that matter to women today.
Connect
Build lasting friendships with women from across Japan and beyond.
Learn
Acquire new perspectives and skills through participant-led sessions.
Venue & Stay
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center
Located in Yoyogi, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, The Olympic Center combines meeting spaces and accommodations on one campus. Its spacious, green setting offers a welcome retreat from the pace of central Tokyo while remaining easily accessible by public transportation.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Reiko Yoshihara / 吉原令子
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 scholarship and lived experience in Japanese academia, she brings a deeply informed perspective to questions of gender, education, and women's experiences in academic settings.
At a Glance
March 5–7, 2027
FRIDAY · MARCH 5
Olympic Center, Yoyogi, Tokyo
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 — Renew
Revisit what you've discovered and look ahead.
Olympic Center,
Yoyogi, Tokyo
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.