Seminar Schedule
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- Main Theater (South hall 3)
- Seeds & Needs Seminar A(South hall 3)
- Seeds & Needs Seminar B(South hall 4)
- Innovation Stage(West hall 4)
- Discovery Stage(West hall 2)
- WELLTECH Stage(South hall 1・2)
- TCT Main Stage(South hall 2)
- TCT Introducing Stage(South hall 2)
- SURTECH Seminar(South hall 1)
- The Surface Finishing Society of Japan Seminar(South hall 1)
- Aqua Stage(West hall 2)
- Energy Stage(West hall Atrium)
- Exhibitor Presentation Stage (West hall 1)
- Blue Innovation Stage (West hall 2)
- Conference Tower(102)
- Conference Tower(605)
- Conference Tower(606)
- Conference Tower(607)
- Conference Tower(607/608)
- Conference Tower(609)
- Conference Tower(610)
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10:15-12:15
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Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Data Centers in the AI Era: Managing Power Demand and Fostering Community Relations
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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Breaking the Wiring Barrier: Photonics Technology Opens Up Next-Generation Wiring
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Resonac Corporation
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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
12:30-13:45
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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Packaging and Evaluation Technologies for High-Density CPO Using Polymer Optical Waveguides
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Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Development of Advanced Resin Materials for Next-Generation Optoelectronic Packaging
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Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd.Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations Inc.
15:00-16:40
【nano tech Special Symposium】 The Ultimate Energy Solution: The Cutting Edge of Fusion Energy
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Cabinet Office, Government of Japan
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National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
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Japan Fusion Energy Council
Current status of fusion energy development and expectations for supply chain construction
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Yamato Gokin Co., Ltd.
14:00-14:45
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RequiredBLUE TAG CO., LTD.
10:45-11:15
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RequiredTokai National Higher Education and Research System (Nagoya University / Gifu University)
Tokai National Higher Education and Research System (Nagoya University / Gifu University)
11:30-12:00
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RequiredDAIKIN INDUSTRIES LTD.
12:15-12:45
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RequiredBLUE TAG CO., LTD.
13:00-13:30
13:45-14:15
14:30-15:15
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RequiredNational Center for Instrumentation Research, National Institutes of Applied ResearchMolsentech
15:30-16:00
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RequiredYOSHIDA KIKAI CO., LTD.
Technique of dispersion with liquid-type machine Nanovater system.
16:15-16:45
11:15-12:00
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RequiredNew Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization
12:15-12:45
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RequiredNew Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization
13:00-13:30
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RequiredNew Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization
13:45-15:15
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RequiredNew Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization
15:30-16:15
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RequiredNew Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization
14:00-14:30
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Required
13:15-13:45
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Required
14:45-15:15
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RequiredFUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation
Designing Functional Polymers: Polymerization Materials for High-Performance Polymer Development
12:30-13:00
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RequiredLignin Network
10:15-12:15
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Required
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RequiredNippon BioPlastic Laboratory Co., Ltd.
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RequiredNippon BioPlastic Laboratory Co., Ltd.Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
【Panel Discussion】Current Status in Japan and Voices from the Front Lines of Practical Use
15:15-15:45
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RequiredTOYOBO ENGINEERING CO.,LTD.
13:00-14:15
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Requiredkyokutou-koubunshi.jp
14:30-15:00
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RequiredInstitute of Geoeconomics
Economic Security & Business Implementation in the Era of Geoeconomic Risks
10:30-12:30
Special Symposium: MEMS/Semiconductor Next Generation Technology Forum
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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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Tohoku University Graduate School of Engineering
3D Heterogeneous Integration Technology for Next-Generation Edge AI Semiconductors
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Advanced Device R&D Center, Corporate Laboratory, Toshiba Corporation
12:45-14:20
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RequiredSony Group CorporationSony Group Corporation
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RequiredNTT Communication Science LaboratoriesTakram Japan
15:45-16:45
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RequiredIdealab Inc.University of TsukubaNational Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and TechnologyKyoto Prefectural University Graduate School
13:30-14:10
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RequiredNISSAN MOTOR Co.,Ltd
Metal Additive Manufacturing for Next-Generation Automotive Technologies
11:15-12:45
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Aperza
13:30-14:00
14:15-14:45
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Required
10:30-12:15
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RequiredSangyo Times,Inc.
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Requiredcharacter
What Manufacturing Technologies Will Enable a Semiconductor Industry That Grows with AI?
14:30-15:15
Recent Trends Concerning PFAS Restrictions
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RequiredMinistry of the Environment
15:30-16:00
InterAqua Exhibitor Presentation
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Not requiredRyuki Engineering Inc.
Tackling PFAS Together
The ”PFASPORT” Challenge: Connecting Knowledge, Dialogue, and Action
10:30-12:00
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RequiredSmartResilienceNetwork
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RequiredSmartResilienceNetwork
How the DER・EV information infrastructure that supports social implementation should be
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RequiredSmartResilienceNetwork
Turning local projects into business opportunities for link consideration
15:00-16:30
Co-creating the Future:IoT Smart Home Seminar
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RequiredECHONET Consortium
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RequiredSekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
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RequiredTEPCO Power Grid, Inc.
DR Demonstration Project Using Next-Generation Smart Meters and Preparing Low-Voltage DERs for DR.
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16:05-16:35
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Not requiredWest Japan Engineering Consultants, Inc.
11:05-11:35
15:15-15:45
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Not requiredDAICEN MEMBRANE-SYSTEMS Ltd.
13:00-14:30
"NEDO Energy Conservation Technology Development Award" Ceremony
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Not required
11:55-12:15
Renewable Energy Exhibitor Presentation
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Not requiredE-SELECT Ltd.
Coanda Intake System Without Mechanical Screens Is Transforming Small Hydropower
13:00-14:30
Regional Decarbonization Seminar
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RequiredAkita Prefecture
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RequiredCity of Yokohama
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Required
15:00-16:30
The Forefront of Marine Robotics
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RequiredBlueArch Inc.
The Global Rise of AUVs: Challenges and Opportunities for a Japanese Manufacturer
- Main Theater (South hall 3)
- Seeds & Needs Seminar A(South hall 3)
- Seeds & Needs Seminar B(South hall 4)
- Innovation Stage(West hall 4)
- Discovery Stage(West hall 2)
- WELLTECH Stage(South hall 1・2)
- TCT Main Stage(South hall 2)
- TCT Introducing Stage(South hall 2)
- SURTECH Seminar(South hall 1)
- The Surface Finishing Society of Japan Seminar(South hall 1)
- Aqua Stage(West hall 2)
- Energy Stage(West hall Atrium)
- Exhibitor Presentation Stage (West hall 1)
- Blue Innovation Stage (West hall 2)
- Conference Tower(102)
- Conference Tower(605)
- Conference Tower(606)
- Conference Tower(607)
- Conference Tower(607/608)
- Conference Tower(609)
- Conference Tower(610)
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14:45-16:45
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ISHIZUKA CHEMICAL SANGYO CO., LTD.
Challenges of Plastic Recycling for Achieving a Circular Economy
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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
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YUSHIRO INC.
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TBM Co., Ltd.
Multi-Sector Expansion Strategy for Automotive-Grade Domestic PCR Materials Derived from Packaging
10:30-12:30
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Tokyo University of ScienceXMat Inc.Tokyo University of ScienceXMat Inc.
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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
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12:45-13:30
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RequiredBLUE TAG CO., LTD.
10:30-11:00
11:15-12:00
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RequiredAIZOTH Inc.
Multi-Sigma-Alchemy: An Integrated AI Platform for Accelerating Materials R&D
12:15-12:45
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RequiredCrowdChem, Inc.
13:00-13:30
13:45-14:15
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RequiredQUATRE-i SCIENCE Co. Ltd.
Boost R&D innovation through smarter use of experimental/analytical data and AI!
14:30-15:15
15:30-16:30
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The Research Institute for Synchrotron Radiation Science at Hiroshima University
Synchrotron Radiation Analysis: Making the Invisible Visible
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The International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (WPI-SKCM2)
12:15-12:45
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RequiredSugino Machine Limited
Development of an ultra-high-pressure microreactor as a flow-type reactor
13:00-13:30
13:45-15:15
Business Pitching Session by 12 European Nanotechnology Companies
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RequiredApeiron IntelligenceDIAMFABGraphealKatchemNano-TechPREVAC
Business Pitching Session by 10 European Nanotechnology Companies
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RequiredSilTest SemiconductorsSmartMembranesSoftware for Chemistry & MaterialsTHÉLYOS
Business Pitching Session by 10 European Nanotechnology Companies
15:30-16:00
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RequiredSW Chemicals (South Korea) CO., LTD.
10:45-12:00
【nano tech】Startup&University Lab Pavilion Pitch
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ALD Japan
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Ono Laboratory, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University
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Ball Wave
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Nanostructure physics labroatory, Department of Physics, Tokyo Metropolitan University
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Umezu Laboratory, Waseda University / Sato Laboratory, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
12:45-13:15
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Required
13:30-16:45
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RequiredThe Association of Decoration TechnologiesD plus F Lab
Latest Trends and Future Outlook in Decorative Technology 2027
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Required
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RequiredSusonity Japan G.K.
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RequiredLIXIL Corporation
10:15-11:50
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RequiredCrane Research
Market Outlook and Ecosystem of Semiconductor Back-End Manufacturing
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RequiredFlexible 3D System Integration Laboratory,SANKEN,The University of Osaka
10:30-12:30
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RequiredZeon Corporation
ZEON New Business Developmennt: Embarace Diversity, Exit Strong and Grow Profitablily
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RequiredTOYOBO Co., Ltd.
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RequiredToray Industries, Inc.
Advanced Research and Development of Novel Film Products at Toray Industries, Inc.
13:00-16:25
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RequiredYano Research Institute Ltd.
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RequiredGraduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University
Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells Using Carbon Nanotubes Electrode
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RequiredBattery Association of Supply Chain, Inc.
Fundamentals of Lithium-Ion Batteries and Electrode Manufacturing Process
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RequiredOsaka Metropolitan University
Materials and Processing Technologies for All-Solid-State Batteries
10:15-12:50
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RequiredITOKIOsaka Metropolitan University
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RequiredPixie Dust Technologies, Inc.
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RequiredHamamatsu University School of Medicine, Research Center for Child Mental Development
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RequiredConsortium for Applied Neuroscience / NTT DATA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTINGITOKIOsaka Metropolitan UniversityPixie Dust Technologies, Inc.Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Research Center for Child Mental Development
16:00-17:00
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Required
14:50-15:40
WELLTECH Special Session - Q&A
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RequiredDepartment of Well-being, Musashino UniversityKeio University
13:00-13:40
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RequiredNAKASHIMA HEALTHFORCE CO.,LTD.
14:00-14:45
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RequiredHeadmade Materials GmbH
Cold Metal Fusion: A strong asset for high quality metal part production.
15:45-16:30
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BruleTORAYA ConfectioneryThe University of TokyoBrule
12:45-13:15
13:30-14:00
14:15-14:45
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RequiredShimadzu Industrial Systems Co.,Ltd.
15:00-15:30
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RequiredDunlee
11:15-11:45
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RequiredAVIMETAL AM TECH
10:30-13:00
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RequiredBoostech Inc.
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RequiredResearch Institute of Surface, Superatoms and Advanced Materials EngineeringNagoya University
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RequiredKorea Maritime & Ocean UniversityKorea Institute of Corrosion Science & Technology (KICST)
Corrosion Control in Marine Environments and Its Application to Surface Coatings
14:45-15:25
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RequiredYokohama National University
Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Technologies for the AI Era
15:40-16:40
SURTECH Exhibitor Presentation
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RequiredJapanese Society of Tribologists
Tribological Challenges and Contributions toward Carbon Neutrality
13:30-14:30
Optimizing Energy Use to Pioneer GX
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Akari & Company, Inc.
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RequiredFlying Duck Co., Ltd.
14:45-15:30
Thermal GX Zone Commemorative Lecture
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RequiredTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Decarbonization of heat use by utilizing wasted heat or renewable heat sources
11:05-11:35
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Not requiredLiLz Inc.
Energy-Saving Treasure Map: Building Low-Cost 3D Digital Twins
10:15-10:45
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Not requiredNagasaki University, Institute of Integrated Science and Technology
Evolving to Match On-Site Waste Heat: Binary Power Generation Unit Powered by Self-Learning AI
10:30-12:00
Local Government Ocean Affairs Seminar
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RequiredNagasaki University
Beyond the Blue Economy: Designing the Future of Fisheries and Ocean Industries
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RequiredYamaguchi PrefectureIwakuni City
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Port & Harbour Bureau of Kitakyushu
15:00-16:30
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RequiredObayashi Corporation
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RequiredMitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Potential for Domestic Green Hydrogen Production Using Offshore Wind Power
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Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)
10:30-12:00
TIA MEMS Winter Seminar/(AI Robotics x MEMS)
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University of Tokyo
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Toyama Prefectural University
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Sophia University
Soft Actuators for AI Robotics: Recent Advances and Future Directions
13:30-15:00
R & D National Projects Update Seminar/ SSN Study Group Public Symposium
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University of Electro-Communications
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University of Tokyo
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Tohoku University
15:15-16:30
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Ritsumeikan University
Trends in MEMS and Micromachine Research: Insights from the Latest International Conferences
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Micromachine Center
10:00-12:00
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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, IncorporatedInternational Electrotechnical Commission(IEC)The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEEJ)
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10:00-17:00
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- Main Theater (South hall 3)
- Seeds & Needs Seminar A(South hall 3)
- Seeds & Needs Seminar B(South hall 4)
- Innovation Stage(West hall 4)
- Discovery Stage(West hall 2)
- WELLTECH Stage(South hall 1・2)
- TCT Main Stage(South hall 2)
- TCT Introducing Stage(South hall 2)
- SURTECH Seminar(South hall 1)
- The Surface Finishing Society of Japan Seminar(South hall 1)
- Aqua Stage(West hall 2)
- Energy Stage(West hall Atrium)
- Exhibitor Presentation Stage (West hall 1)
- Blue Innovation Stage (West hall 2)
- Conference Tower(102)
- Conference Tower(605)
- Conference Tower(606)
- Conference Tower(607)
- Conference Tower(607/608)
- Conference Tower(609)
- Conference Tower(610)
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- 10:15
- 10:30
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:15
- 11:30
- 11:45
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12:15-13:45
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Institute for Quantum Life Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)Nagoya University
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Tohoku University
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Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo
Intracellular Quantum Sensing by Molecular Quantum Nanosensors
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National Institutes for Quantum Science and TechnologyInstitute of Science Tokyo
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Kyocera Corporation
10:30-12:00
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Challenge to “Physical AI” through Brain-Inspired Computing using Thinking Materials
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Beyond Materials
Challenges in Humanoid Hardware and Opportunities for Advanced Materials
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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
14:00-14:35
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RequiredRicoh Company, Ltd.
14:35-14:45
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Not requiredNanotechnology Business Creation Initiative
10:30-11:00
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RequiredThe University of OsakaRIKEN
11:15-12:00
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RequiredinXite Corp.AirMembrane Corp.Space Photon Co.,Ltd.Research Institute of Biomolecule Metrology Co., Ltd.
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RequiredDeevec Corp.tiem factory Inc.Japan Conductive Fiber Corp.Microphase Co., Ltd.
12:15-12:45
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RequiredNAGASE & CO.,LTD.
Structuring R&D Data for Success with Materials Informatics (MI) and AI
13:00-13:30
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RequiredJSOL CORPORATION
13:45-14:15
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RequiredQUATRE-i SCIENCE Co. Ltd.
Boost R&D innovation through smarter use of experimental/analytical data and AI!
14:30-15:00
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RequiredPatentfield Ltd.
12:15-12:45
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RequiredMICRON INC.
13:00-13:30
13:45-14:15
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RequiredMI-6 Ltd.
14:30-16:00
10:45-12:00
【nano tech】Startup&University Lab Pavilion Pitch
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Hokkaido University, Yonezawa Lab.
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LumillioBio
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GENSEKI
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Photon Next Technology
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MOFgraphy
10:20-12:10
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Required
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RequiredThe University of Tokyo
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RequiredEAGLYS
R&D Time Reduced by 70%. Introducing Cutting-Edge Examples of “Confidential AI”
12:30-13:00
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RequiredAlbert Invent Japan K.K.
Beyond "just accumulate data." AI is revolutionizing R&D at the forefront of materials innovation.
14:45-15:15
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Required
13:15-13:45
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RequiredDassault Systemes K.K.
Virtual Twin Experience for R&D:Material Discovery and Generative AI
14:00-14:30
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RequiredYokogawa Electric Corporation
Evaluation Techniques for Quantifying Dispersed and Aggregated States
15:30-16:00
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RequiredAIZOTH Inc.
Accelerating Materials R&D with AI and Materials Informatics
13:00-13:30
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RequiredMaplesoft Japan
Application of Simulation to Web Transport System Development
10:30-12:40
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Required
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RequiredSAKATA INX CORPORATION
PPWR Developments in Europe and the Role of EB (Electron Beam Curable) Printing
13:55-14:35
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RequiredJapan Roll To Roll AssociationAndanTEC
10:15-11:30
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RequiredHirosaki University
【Keynote】Global Well-being Research Strategy Based on Health Big Data
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RequiredDeSC Healthcare, Inc.、Ajinomoto Co., Inc.、Kracie, Ltd.、Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.、Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd.、Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Initiatives by Companies Participating in Hirosaki University COI-NEXT
13:30-15:10
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RequiredTACHIHI STRATEGY LABOLUCKLAND CO., LTD.TRIBAWL
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RequiredGROUND LEVEL INC.TACHIHI STRATEGY LABOLUCKLAND CO., LTD.TRIBAWLPOOL Inc.YAMASHITA SEKKEI INC.Theatre Workshop
15:30-16:30
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RequiredPEOPLE DESIGN INSTITUTE
12:45-13:15
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RequiredDeutsche Orthodontic Office・OmiyaJapanese Association of 3D Printing in Orthodontics
Development of new orthodontic treatment systems using metal AM technology
11:10-11:55
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EOS GmbHMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Latest technologies and success stories in AM gas turbine applications.
10:15-11:00
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Required
12:05-12:35
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RequiredYamagata University
16:20-16:40
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RequiredJapan's WorldSkills Additive Manufacturing SubcommitteeJapan 3D Printing Industrial Technology Association
12:45-13:15
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RequiredSCSK Corporation
Latest ToffeeX case studies: Thermal-fluid Topology Optimization in Additive Manufacturing.
13:30-14:00
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RequiredNTT DATA XAM Technologies Corporation
14:15-14:45
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Required
14:00-16:00
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RequiredChiba Institute of Technology
Metal Surface Treatment Technologies Supporting Future Infrastructure
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RequiredSanwa Iron Mfg
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Required FreeJapan Weathering Test Center
Atmospheric Exposure Testing Technologies Supporting Product Safety and Quality
16:00-16:45
Development of New Water and Sewerage Technologies for Future Generations
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RequiredMinistry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Technology Development Initiatives in the Water Supply and Sewerage Sector
14:35-15:05
15:15-15:45
InterAqua Exhibitor Presentation
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Not requiredKOMATSU MATERE CO., LTD.Kataoka Bio Laboratory Co., LTDINABATA&CO.,LTD.
10:15-12:15
Seminar on Assistance for Energy Conservation and Decarbonization
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RequiredMinistry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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RequiredMinistry of the Environment
Policy Trends Toward Net-Zero Emissions and Corporate Actions
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RequiredMinistry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
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RequiredSustainable open Innovation Initiative
13:00-14:30
Protecting Our Planet: Energy Saving & GHG Emissions Reduction
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Required
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RequiredCHUO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
15:00-16:30
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RequiredTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
16:05-16:35
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Not requiredENIMAS Co., Ltd.
15:15-15:45
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Not requiredAssociation for Environment & Energy Enterprise
12:45-13:15
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Not requiredTISI Inc.
Empowering Your Electricity Business with DERs(Distributed Energy Resources)
10:15-10:45
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Not requirede-three Co., Ltd.
Are You Prepared for 2027 Cost Control? ~Cut Expenses with Subsidy & Electric Rate Reviews!~
13:35-14:55
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Not requiredOrganization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN
Current Situation for SMEs and Key Points for Responding to Business Partner
11:05-12:25
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Not requiredTokyo Metropolitan Environmental Public Corporation
Get Started with Tokyo Subsidies! Energy Saving, Renewable Energy, and Energy Management for Company
11:00-11:30
InterAqua Exhibitor Presentation
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Not requiredHakuto Co.,Ltd
A New Approach to PFAS Removal: Chemical Treatment Technology Applicable to Existing Facilities
10:15-10:45
11:45-12:15
InterAqua Exhibitor Presentation
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Not requiredKankyo Support Engineering Co., Ltd.