The Australian National University and the University of Tokyo have joined together to lead a forum on Science& Technology Diplomacy and Public Policy in Tokyo on Monday November 5 2018.
Researchers, the public sector and the business community will discuss how scientific and technology collaboration affects diplomacy and the role of scientific advice to government. Program includes a keynote address by Professor Kishi Teruo, Science andTechnology Advisor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
PROGRAMME:
09:00 Welcome
09:15 Session 1: International Science Diplomacy
11:00 Session 2: Climate Change, Geohazards &Resilient Disaster Management
13:00 Session 3: Science Research, Innovation & Public Policy
14:15 Session 4: Alternative Energy Systems & Sustainability
15:45 Keynote Address
16:15 Session 5: New Technologies for New Society
17.45-18.00 Wrap up and recommendation
18.00-19.00 Networking reception
REGISTRATION (Please register though the website)
This event is hosted by The Australian National University, The University of Tokyo, the Australia-Japan Foundation, and Australia now Sponsors.
Early career researchers are particular encouraged to attend and build their networks.