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On March 3, 2018, the 2nd International Space Exploration Forum (ISEF2) was held in Japan hosted by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, supported by the Cabinet Office, METI, MOFA and JAXA. At the Forum, representatives of more than 40 nations and organizations confirmed the strengthening of international collaboration toward sustainable space exploration and the importance of wider industry engagement as well as the nurturing of next generation human resources.

In response to this result, a public symposium will be held with the purpose of introducing the latest situation in Japan and abroad concerning integrated robotic and human space exploration as global endeavors. With a main focus on efforts concerning the Moon and Mars, international partners, stakeholders from the industry, government and academia along with leading experts from various fields will participate as speakers. Discussions will be held on issues such as shared value and visions of science and human expansion, how the industry views potential of new space economy and their innovative capabilities, and partnerships among industry, government and academia.

On March 3, 2018, the 2nd International Space Exploration Forum (ISEF2) was held in Japan hosted by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, supported by the Cabinet Office, METI, MOFA and JAXA. At the Forum, representatives of more than 40 nations and organizations confirmed the strengthening of international collaboration toward sustainable space exploration and the importance of wider industry engagement as well as the nurturing of next generation human resources.

In response to this result, a public symposium will be held with the purpose of introducing the latest situation in Japan and abroad concerning integrated robotic and human space exploration as global endeavors. With a main focus on efforts concerning the Moon and Mars, international partners, stakeholders from the industry, government and academia along with leading experts from various fields will participate as speakers. Discussions will be held on issues such as shared value and visions of science and human expansion, how the industry views potential of new space economy and their innovative capabilities, and partnerships among industry, government and academia.

Program (scheduling in progress)

Simultaneous Interpretation between English and Japanese will be provided.

 

10:00-10:05
Opening remarks
  • Hiroshi Yamakawa, President, JAXA
10:05-10:15
Guest of honor speech
  • Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
  • Joseph Young, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Tokyo

Session 1 : International Approaches to the Moon and Beyond

10:20-10:50
New Global Endeavors and JAXA’s approaches to the Moon and Beyond
  • Koichi Wakata, Vice President / Astronaut, Human Spaceflight and Exploration, JAXA
10:50-11:20
Europe’s Space Exploration Activities
  • Frederic Nordlund, Head of External Relations Department, Director General Services, European Space Agency (ESA)
11:20-11:50
Japan's Challenge of Space Exploration Technologies
  • Takashi Kubota, Research Director, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) / JAXA
11:50-12:20
US Space Science and Exploration Campaign
  • Jim Green, NASA Chief Scientist
12:30
Break

Special Talk 1 : Space Exploration and Humankind

13:30-14:00
  • Hiroshi Matsumoto, President, RIKEN / Cabinet Office Space Policy Committee Member
  • Naoko Yamazaki, Astronaut / Cabinet Office Space Policy Committee Member

Session 2 : Expanding Space Exploration Industry – Toward Sustainable Exploration Activities

14:00-15:20
Panel Discussion

Moderator:

  • Mariko Nishimura, CEO, HEART CATCH Inc.

Panelists:

  • Shinichi Nakasuka, Professor, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, School of Engineering, University of Tokyo / Cabinet Office Space Policy Committee Member
  • Masahiro Atsumi, Vice President & Senior General Manager, Space Systems Division, Integrated Defense & Space Systems, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
  • Hideki Kanayama, General Manager, Frontier Development Office, Space Development Department, Shimizu Corporation
  • Hiroshi Koyama, Chief Technical Officer, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
  • Takeshi Hakamada, Founder and CEO, ispace, inc.
  • Stephane Bonardi, International Top Young Fellow, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) / JAXA
  • Shigeyuki Tsuchida, Member of the Board, Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), Ltd.

Special Talk 2 : Lunar surface activities by collective efforts across the nation

15:20-16:00
  • Shigeki Terashi, Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Corporation
  • Koichi Wakata, Vice President / Astronaut, Human Spaceflight and Exploration, JAXA
16:00-16:20
Break

Session 3 : Prospects for International Space Exploration ～Science, Industry and Society - Possibility of Joint Growth

16:20-17:40
Panel Discussion

Moderator:

  • Masaki Fujimoto, Deputy Director General, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) / JAXA

Panelists:

  • Reiko Akiike, Senior Partner, The Boston Consulting Group K.K. / Advisory Board Member, Space Exploration Innovation Hub Center
  • Hitoshi Kuninaka, Vice President / JAXA, Director General of ISAS
  • Tetsuya Hanyu, Deputy General Manager, Planning and Administration Office, Think Tank Unit, Mitsubishi Research Institute
  • Hideaki Miyamoto, Professor, The University of Tokyo School of Engineering, Department of Systems Innovation / Director, Space Museum TeNQ
  • Chiaki Mukai, Director / Astronaut, Space Colony Center, Tokyo University of Science
  • Hiroshi Sasaki, Director, JAXA Space Exploration Center (JSEC)
17:40
Closing remarks
  • Jun Gomi, Associate Director General for Space Exploration, JAXA
18:00
Networking Reception

* Invited Guests and Pre-registered participants only.
* Only guests over 20 year-old are accepted at Networking Reception. Secretariat may ask the participants to show their ID for verification.
* A nametag holder will be distributed to the participants. Please bring your business card with you.
* The participation fee will be collected onsite. Only cash will be accepted and the receipt will be issued at the payment.
Thank you for your cooperation and kind understanding.

The program may change without prior notice.
The beginning and the end of the symposium may fluctuate depending on the progress of the each session on the day.

Registration

Symposium is free of charge.

Capacity: 300 seats

Pre-registration is required for attendance.
Please register with the following registration form.
Pre-registration will be close as soon as it reaches the capacity.
Please inform the secretariat via e-mail in case you need to cancel or amend your information after pre-registration.

About your personal information

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Symposium Secretariat

JAXA Space Exploration Center (JSEC) c/o Prime International, Co., Ltd.
#601, 1-13-10, Ebisu Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013
TEL 03-6277-0127 FAX 03-6277-0118

E-MAIL：exp_sympo2019@pco-prime.com

 

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Toranomon Hills Forum, Hall A

Toranomon Hills Mori Tower 5th Floor, 1-23-3 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6305

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