International Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainability 2024 - Ecosystem for Sustainable Innovation: Toward Sustainable Science and Society in 2040
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Challenges to ‘problems that hinder innovation creation’ by a diverse group of younger experts worldwide!
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　The problems that hinder innovation creation have a complex structure (see figure below).

　The Science Council of Japan's ‘Young Academy of Japan’ has proposed ten recommendations for the “Structural issues that hinder innovation creation”. As there are still many challenges to be overcome in implementing these ten recommendations, the Young Academy of Japan proposed “Ten pressing issues to address the creation of innovation” (see figure below). The Young Academy of Japan also published an advisory opinion “Remodeling science and society for the next 20 years: Ten recommendations from Young Academy of Japan” in 2023. The ten recommendations will lead to establishing an ‘ecosystem for sustainable innovation.’



　To promote innovation over the next 20 years from scientific and academic perspectives, it is essential to bridge the gap between academic disciplines, strengthen collaboration with local stakeholders, and enhance international collaboration.

　This symposium will bring together young experts from Australia, Canada, China, India, South Korea and Singapore, as well as from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This symposium will discuss issues and potential solutions for the ecosystem for sustainable innovation with young researchers, government, industry and the public worldwide, focusing on international similarities and differences.

We hope you will cooperate with us toward “Challenges to ‘problems that hinder innovation creation’ by a diverse group of younger experts worldwide!”

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Detail

Time & Date 13:00-17:30 (JST) February 3, 2025
Venue Hybrid meeting（Auditorium of Science Council of Japan and Online）
Registration for Participation Registration for on-site participants（A first come, first served basis）
Registration for online participants（A first come, first served basis）
Fee Free
＊Children can attend the conference when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
＊Nursery service is available (advance reservation is required due to capacity limitation).
Language English (Simultaneous interpretation into Japanese available)
Organizer Science Council of Japan
(International Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainability 2024 Subcommittee)
Endorsement Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan
MEXT：Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology – Japan
Programme

Opening Ceremony

13:00-13:05 Opening Remarks
MITSUISHI Mamoru, President, Science Council of Japan
13:05-13:10 Guest Speech
IMAI Eriko, Parliamentary Vice-Minister, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan (TBC)
13:10-13:15 Introduction
KANO Kei, Professor, Faculty of Education, Shiga University, Chair, International Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainability 2024 Subcommittee, Science Council of Japan

Keynote Speech: Remodeling science and society for the next 20 years

13:15-13:40 Keynote Speech 1
SHINEHA Ryuma, Associate Professor, Research Center on Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues, Osaka University, Vice-Chair, International Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainability 2024 Subcommittee, Science Council of Japan, Vice-Chair, Young Academy of Japan
13:40-14:05 Keynote Speech 2
Audrey Moores, Professor, Department of Chemistry, McGill University
14:05-14:30 Keynote Speech 3
Fabien Medvecky, Associate Professor, Australian National University
14:30-14:55 Keynote Speech 4
Kun Tang, Associate Professor, Tsinghua University Vanke School of Public Health
14:55-15:15 Break
15:15-17:25 Panel Discussion
1. Advancement of Interdisciplinary Research
2. Advancement of Regional Collaboration
3. Advancement of International Collaboration
4. Development of Human Resources and Career Paths
5. Restructuring of Research Environment
6. Promote Innovation

Moderator: SHINEHA Ryuma, Associate Professor, Research Center on Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues, Osaka University, Vice-Chair, International Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainability 2024 Subcommittee, Science Council of Japan, Vice-Chair, Young Academy of Japan

Panelists: So Yeon Leem, Assistant Professor, College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Dong-A University

Chandra Shekhar Sharma, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

SUGIURA Ai, UNESCO Programme Specialist for Natural Science

Sulfikar Amir, Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University

YOSHIKAWA Mayu, Senior Advisor, ARCH Venture Partners

INOUE Mari, Mercari R4D, Manager

Closing Ceremony

17:25-17:30　Closing Remarks
HIBIYA Junko, Vice-President for International Affairs, Science Council of Japan
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