Palliative Care, Hospice, and Wellness

About Conference

The 11^th International Conference on Palliative Care, Hospice, and Wellness will be held on August 24–25, 2027, in Tokyo, Japan, will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, academics, and experts from around the world to share knowledge, research, innovations, and best practices in palliative care, hospice services, and holistic wellness.

The conference will focus on “Advancing Compassionate Palliative Care for a Better Quality of Life” for individuals living with serious and life-limiting illnesses. It will provide an international platform to discuss advances in pain and symptom management, hospice and end-of-life care, psychological and spiritual support, ethical issues, pediatric and geriatric palliative care, and innovative models of care.

The conference will also highlight the importance of a holistic approach, addressing the physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. It will encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and the exchange of practical solutions that can strengthen palliative and hospice care worldwide. Current international discussions similarly emphasize dignity, compassion, personhood, and culturally appropriate care.

Why Attend?

• Learn about the latest innovations in palliative care, hospice care, and wellness.
• Gain new knowledge from leading experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
• Explore advanced approaches to pain management and symptom control.
• Discover better ways to improve patients’ quality of life, comfort, and dignity.
• Exchange ideas and experiences with professionals from different countries and healthcare settings.
• Build professional connections with physicians, nurses, researchers, academics, and healthcare organizations.
• Present your research and findings to an international audience.
• Explore new research opportunities and potential collaborations.
• Understand emerging trends in end-of-life care, hospice services, and holistic wellness.
• Strengthen your professional skills through expert presentations, discussions, and interactive sessions.
• Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your international network.
• Earn recognition and participation opportunities through presentations, posters, and scientific discussions.

Target Audience

The conference welcomes:

• Palliative Care Physicians and Specialists
• Hospice and Palliative Care Professionals
• Oncologists and Geriatricians
• Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
• Psychologists and Psychiatrists
• Social Workers and Counselors
• Pharmacists and Pain Management Specialists
• Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
• Spiritual Care Providers and Chaplains
• Researchers and Academicians
• Healthcare Educators and Students
• Hospice and Home-Care Professionals
• Healthcare Administrators and Policy Makers
• Patient and Family Support Professionals
• Researchers, Industry Experts, and Healthcare Organizations

Track 1. Palliative Care Innovations

Palliative Care Innovations will focus on new developments and innovative approaches in palliative care. It will explore modern techniques, technologies, and care models that can improve patient comfort and quality of life. Topics may include personalized care, digital healthcare, telehealth, symptom management, and multidisciplinary care. Experts can share recent research, clinical experiences, and practical solutions for improving patient outcomes. The track will also discuss challenges in implementing new approaches across different healthcare settings. Researchers and healthcare professionals will have an opportunity to present their latest findings and exchange ideas. Palliative Care Innovations aims to encourage innovation and collaboration while promoting compassionate and patient-centered palliative care.

Track 2. Hospice Care & Services

Hospice Care & Services will explore modern hospice care and services designed to support patients and families during advanced illness and end-of-life stages. Topics may include hospice models, home-based hospice care, inpatient services, symptom control, emotional support, and family-centered care. Experts can share practical experiences and innovative approaches to delivering high-quality hospice services. Hospice Care & Services will also address the importance of dignity, comfort, communication, and individualized care. Participants can learn about challenges faced by hospice professionals and possible solutions for improving service delivery. Research findings and successful hospice programs from different countries may also be presented. The track aims to promote compassionate hospice care that respects patient preferences while supporting families throughout the end-of-life journey.

Track 3. Pain & Symptom Management

Pain & Symptom Management will focus on effective assessment and management of pain and other common symptoms experienced by patients with serious illnesses. Topics may include cancer pain, chronic pain, breathlessness, nausea, fatigue, and insomnia. Experts will discuss pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to symptom relief, personalized treatment, and safe medication management. Pain & Symptom Management will also highlight the importance of regularly assessing symptoms and understanding individual patient needs. New research, treatment approaches, and clinical experiences can be shared by healthcare professionals. Discussions may also address challenges in managing complex symptoms and improving patient comfort. The track aims to promote effective, evidence-based symptom management that improves comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Track 4. End-of-Life Care

End-of-Life Care will address the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients during the final stages of life. It will explore compassionate approaches to end-of-life care, including communication, symptom management, advance care planning, patient preferences, and family support. Speakers may discuss ethical challenges, decision-making, dignity, and culturally appropriate care. End-of-Life Care will also highlight the importance of respecting patient wishes and providing individualized support. Healthcare professionals can share clinical experiences and research related to improving end-of-life services. Discussions may include care in hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, and home settings. The track aims to encourage compassionate and dignified end-of-life care while helping families and healthcare professionals navigate difficult decisions.

Track 5. Palliative Care Nursing

Palliative Care Nursing will highlight the important role of nurses in providing palliative and end-of-life care. Nurses work closely with patients and families to assess symptoms, provide comfort, coordinate care, and offer emotional support. Topics may include pain management, communication skills, psychological support, family education, nursing interventions, and patient advocacy. Palliative Care Nursing will also discuss challenges faced by palliative care nurses and strategies to improve professional practice. Experts may present research, clinical experiences, and innovative nursing approaches from different healthcare settings. Participants can exchange ideas about improving patient-centered care and teamwork. The track aims to strengthen the role of nurses in delivering compassionate, safe, and holistic palliative care while supporting patients and their families.

Track 6. Oncology & Palliative Care

Oncology & Palliative Care will explore the integration of palliative care into cancer care. Patients with cancer may experience pain, fatigue, emotional distress, and other complex symptoms throughout their illness. Topics may include supportive oncology, symptom management, communication, treatment decision-making, survivorship, and end-of-life care. Experts may discuss how oncology and palliative care teams can work together to provide comprehensive support. Oncology & Palliative Care will also highlight recent research and clinical developments in cancer-related palliative care. Participants can learn about multidisciplinary approaches and practical strategies for improving patient and family experiences. The track aims to promote integrated, compassionate, and patient-centered cancer care.

Track 7. Pediatric Palliative Care

Pediatric Palliative Care will focus on palliative care for children and young people living with serious or life-limiting conditions. Topics may include pain and symptom management, communication with children, family-centered care, ethical decision-making, and support for siblings and caregivers. Experts may share research and clinical experiences involving children with complex medical conditions. Pediatric Palliative Care will also discuss home-based care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and coordination between healthcare and educational services. Participants will explore ways to improve comfort, dignity, and quality of life for children while supporting their families. The track aims to promote compassionate and age-appropriate pediatric palliative care.

Track 8. Geriatric Palliative Care

Geriatric Palliative Care will examine palliative care approaches for older adults living with serious, chronic, or multiple health conditions. Topics may include dementia, frailty, chronic illness, pain management, polypharmacy, mobility, and end-of-life decision-making. Experts can discuss approaches to improving comfort, independence, dignity, and quality of life among older adults. Geriatric Palliative Care will also explore communication with patients, families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams. Research findings and practical experiences from geriatric care settings may be presented. Participants will learn about strategies for providing compassionate and coordinated care. The track aims to strengthen palliative approaches that respect the preferences and individual needs of older patients.

Track 9. Psychological & Emotional Support

Psychological & Emotional Support will focus on the psychological and emotional needs of patients and families affected by serious or life-limiting illness. Patients may experience anxiety, depression, fear, loneliness, uncertainty, or emotional distress. Topics may include counseling, communication, coping strategies, psychological interventions, and family support. Psychological & Emotional Support will highlight the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration between healthcare professionals, psychologists, counselors, and social workers. Experts may discuss research and practical approaches for addressing psychological challenges in palliative and hospice settings. The track aims to promote holistic care that addresses emotional needs alongside physical symptoms and helps patients and families navigate challenging stages of illness.

Track 10. Spiritual Care & Well-Being

Spiritual Care & Well-Being will explore the role of spiritual care in improving well-being and quality of life for patients receiving palliative and hospice care. Spiritual needs may involve meaning, hope, beliefs, values, relationships, and purpose. Discussions may include spiritual assessment, culturally sensitive care, communication, and support for patients and families. Spiritual Care & Well-Being will emphasize respecting individual beliefs and preferences. Experts can share experiences and approaches from different cultural and healthcare settings. Participants will learn how spiritual support can be incorporated into holistic care. The track aims to encourage compassionate approaches that address the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families.

Track 11. Ethics in Palliative Care

Ethics in Palliative Care will examine ethical issues that arise in palliative and end-of-life care. Healthcare professionals may face complex decisions involving patient autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, treatment choices, and quality of life. Topics may also include ethical decision-making, family disagreements, advance directives, and culturally sensitive care. Experts can discuss real-world clinical challenges and ethical frameworks that support fair and respectful decision-making. Ethics in Palliative Care will highlight the importance of understanding patient values and preferences while balancing medical responsibilities. Participants will gain a better understanding of how ethical principles can guide difficult decisions and promote respectful, transparent, and patient-centered care.

Track 12. Advance Care Planning

Advance Care Planning will focus on helping patients communicate their healthcare preferences before they become unable to make decisions. Discussions may include advance directives, treatment preferences, healthcare proxies, goals-of-care conversations, and shared decision-making. Experts will explain how early communication can help patients, families, and healthcare professionals understand care wishes. Advance Care Planning may also address cultural differences, communication barriers, and challenges in implementing care plans. Practical examples and research findings can provide useful guidance for healthcare professionals. The track aims to promote patient autonomy, reduce uncertainty, and support care that reflects individual values and preferences.

Track 13. Home & Community Palliative Care

Home & Community Palliative Care will explore the delivery of palliative care in patients’ homes and communities. Topics may include home-based services, community nursing, telehealth, caregiver education, symptom management, and multidisciplinary coordination. Experts can share successful community-care models and discuss challenges such as access, workforce shortages, and continuity of care. Home & Community Palliative Care will also consider how healthcare professionals can coordinate services between hospitals, hospices, primary care, and community organizations. Research and practical experiences will provide insights into improving accessibility and patient satisfaction. The track aims to strengthen community-based palliative care and provide patients with compassionate, coordinated, and personalized support closer to home.

Track 14. Integrative & Holistic Care

Integrative & Holistic Care will focus on approaches that address the physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients. Topics may include mindfulness, music therapy, massage, nutrition, physical activity, relaxation techniques, and other supportive approaches. Experts may discuss evidence, safety, patient preferences, and appropriate integration into palliative care. Integrative & Holistic Care will emphasize individualized care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Researchers and healthcare professionals can share findings and experiences related to holistic wellness. The track aims to promote comprehensive care that supports comfort, emotional well-being, dignity, and overall quality of life for patients and families.

Track 15. Bereavement & Grief Support

Bereavement & Grief Support will address the emotional and psychological challenges experienced by families and caregivers following the loss of a loved one. Topics may include bereavement counseling, grief interventions, family support, grief support groups, and community resources. Experts can share research and practical approaches for helping individuals cope with loss. Bereavement & Grief Support will also explore ways healthcare and hospice professionals can prepare families for bereavement and provide appropriate follow-up support. Participants will gain insights into different grief experiences and compassionate ways of responding to them. The track aims to strengthen bereavement services and promote healthy coping and emotional well-being after loss.

Track 16. Quality of Life & Wellness

Quality of Life & Wellness will focus on improving overall quality of life for people living with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Topics may include symptom control, nutrition, mobility, emotional support, social relationships, meaningful activities, and patient-centered care. Experts may present research on measuring quality of life and evaluating supportive interventions. Quality of Life & Wellness will emphasize understanding each patient’s individual goals, preferences, and priorities. Healthcare professionals can exchange practical strategies for promoting comfort, independence, dignity, and well-being. The track aims to ensure that palliative care focuses not only on illness management but also on helping patients live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible.

Track 17. Digital Health in Palliative Care

Digital Health in Palliative Care will explore the growing role of digital technologies in palliative and hospice care. Topics may include telemedicine, remote symptom monitoring, electronic health records, mobile applications, artificial intelligence, and digital communication platforms. Experts can discuss opportunities and challenges associated with using technology in palliative care. Digital Health in Palliative Care will also consider privacy, accessibility, digital literacy, security, and maintaining human connection. Researchers and healthcare professionals can present innovative digital solutions and research findings. The track aims to explore how technology can complement compassionate care, improve communication, and extend palliative services to patients and families who may have limited access to specialist healthcare.

Track 18. Research & Clinical Advances

Research & Clinical Advances will provide a platform for presenting recent research and clinical developments in palliative and hospice care. Researchers and healthcare professionals can share original studies, clinical findings, case reports, innovative interventions, and evidence-based practices. Topics may cover symptom management, patient outcomes, care models, quality of life, technology, ethics, and other areas of palliative medicine. Research & Clinical Advances will encourage discussion between researchers and clinical professionals to translate scientific findings into practical improvements in patient care. Participants can learn about emerging evidence and identify opportunities for future research and collaboration. The track aims to strengthen the evidence base for palliative care and support continuous improvements in clinical practice.

Track 19. Education & Training in Palliative Care

Education & Training in Palliative Care will focus on education and professional training for healthcare workers involved in palliative and hospice care. Topics may include medical and nursing education, interdisciplinary training, communication skills, simulation-based learning, online education, and continuing professional development. Experts can share successful educational programs and discuss challenges in preparing the future palliative care workforce.Education & Training in Palliative Care will also explore how education can improve teamwork and patient-centered care. Researchers and educators may present studies evaluating training methods and learning outcomes. The track aims to strengthen palliative care education and support a skilled, compassionate, and well-prepared healthcare workforce.

Track 20. Future Trends in Hospice & Palliative Care

Future Trends in hospice & Palliative Carewill explore emerging developments that may shape the future of hospice and palliative care. Discussions may include new care models, digital health, personalized care, multidisciplinary services, community-based care, research developments, and changing patient needs. Experts can examine current challenges and opportunities for improving access, quality, and sustainability of palliative services. Future Trends In hospice & Palliative Care may also consider the growing importance of early palliative care, patient-centered decision-making, and global collaboration. Participants will gain insights into developments that could influence clinical practice, education, research, and healthcare policy. The track aims to encourage forward-thinking approaches and help shape a more accessible, compassionate, and effective future for palliative care.

Market Analysis

The global palliative care market is showing strong and sustained growth. In 2023, the market was estimated at approximately USD 125.7 billion, and it is projected to reach around USD 243.2 billion by 2030, representing a 9.9% CAGR from 2024 to 2030. This growth is being driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic and life-limiting diseases, an ageing population, and greater awareness of quality-of-life-focused healthcare.

The demand for palliative care remains significantly higher than current service availability. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 56.8 million people require palliative care each year, while only about 14% of those in need currently receive it. Around 78% of adults requiring palliative care live in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting substantial opportunities for expanding services, professional education, research, and international collaboration.

Looking toward 2027 and beyond, the market is expected to continue expanding as healthcare systems increasingly adopt personalized care, home-based services, telehealth, integrated care, and multidisciplinary approaches. A 2026 market report projects the market to grow from USD 12.29 billion in 2025 to USD 13.32 billion in 2026, at an 8.4% CAGR, and reach USD 18.18 billion by 2030 at an 8.1% CAGR. These trends create growing opportunities for healthcare professionals, researchers, institutions, and organizations involved in palliative and hospice care.