Venue & Events

Osaka is Japan’s second city. As well as the central business hub in western Japan, Osaka has been at the heart of Japan’s cultural and economical development for hundreds of years. With relics from the city’s past still standing, Osaka is a city where you can truly feel Japan’s history.  For centuries, Osaka has been known as the “nation’s kitchen”. It is a city where the specialties of Japan’s many diverse regions have come together and flourished.From local treats such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki, to high-class, gourmet delicacies such as kappo or omakase cuisine.

ISPED2025 will be held at the Osaka Corona Hotel Conference Center

Address: 1 Chome-3-21 Nishiawaji, Higashiyodogawa Ward, Osaka, 533-0031
Website: https://www.osakacoronahotel.jp/
Reception hours: 08:00 to 21:00

Osaka Corona Hotel Conference Center

All sessions will be held in the Osaka Corona Hotel Conference Center, which is just two minutes from Shin-Osaka Station. For travelers visiting Osaka, this hotel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its budget friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Osaka Corona Hotel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Osaka. Osaka Corona Hotel is a budget friendly hotel offering air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free Wi-Fi is offered to guests.

Arriving by Air
Transportation to Corona Hotel from Kansai International Airport: Approximately 51 min to Shin-Osaka station by JR ‘Haruka’ limited express train.

Arriving by Train
It is a 200m walk to hotel from Shin-Osaka station’s north exit and taking stairs towards Nishi-Awaji 1-chome

Welcome Reception

An optional, ticketed welcome reception will be offered on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 17:30. Osaka is famous for various local dishes, some of which have attained nationwide and even international fame. The menu will suit everyone’s tastes including Japanese, Western and vegetarian. We will depart from the Osaka Corona Hotel lobby promptly at 17:15 and walk as a group to the restaurant  — only a few minutes on foot from the hotel.

Free invitations to the Welcome Dinner will be given to the first 10 confirmed registrants; thereafter, a limited number of tickets can be purchased at the registration table.  Please understand that the capacity of the restaurant is limited. Priority will be given to confirmed registrants.