On September 9, 2025, Q-STAR and G-QuAT co-hosted a symposium that brought together representatives from companies, research institutes, and worldwide alliances to Japan. Participants engaged in dynamic discussions on integrating quantum technologies into society and unlocking new business opportunities.

Opening the symposium, Mr. Taro Shimada, Chairman of Q-STAR, emphasized the importance of building an ecosystem that bridges technology and society. He stressed that international collaboration is the foundation of innovation and shared his vision for sustainable growth.

The symposium reinforced the critical role of cross-border collaboration in advancing the practical application of quantum technologies. Tackling the challenges of social implementation will require continuous and open international dialogue along with a shared vision—an essential first step toward shaping the future.

【Program Overview】

Part 1　13:30～16:05

TIME	Program Details		Speakers
13:30～14:30	Q-STAR Greeting		Mr.Hidenori Furuta (Vice Representative Director, Q-STAR)
	Guest Messages		Mr. Yoshimasa Hayashi (Member of the House of Representatives, Liberal Democratic Party, Chairperson of the Parliamentary League for the Promotion of Quantum Technology)
			Mr.Tetsuro Fukunaga (Director General for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan (AI and critical technologies)
			Mr. Jingo Kikukawa (Director-General, Innovation and Environment Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan)
			Dr.Michael Rosenblatt (Director, Science Policy Branch, Federal S&T Policy / National Quantum Strategy Secretariat, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada / Government of Canada)
	Keynote Speech Theme:Ecosystem Development and Global Collaboration for Quantum Technology Industrialization Content:Exploring the growing potential for international partnerships and future collaboration in relation to Japan’s policy framework and the initiatives of Q-STAR and G-QuAT to advance the industrialization of quantum technologies.		Mr.Taro Shimada (Chairperson,Quantum Ecosystem Promotion WG, Expert Panel on Quantum Technology Innovation, Cabinet Office Chair of the Board,Q-STAR)
			Ms. Elizabeth Thomas-Raynaud (Head of Emerging Digital Technologies unit at OECD)
			Dr. Celia Merzbacher (Executive Director, QED-C)
14:30～15:20	Session 1 (Panel Discussion) Theme: Use cases and industrial applications of quantum technology Content: Introduction of specific use cases utilizing quantum technology; exploring the potential for new value creation through integration with classical technologies and AI; and practical examples from industry.		Moderators: Mr.Takuji Hiraoka (Executive Committee member, Q-STAR) Panelist: Dr.Masahiro Horibe (Deputy Director of G-QuAT) Dr.Yuichi Nakamura (Chair,Subcommittee on Applications of Quantum Superposition,Q-STAR) Ms. Lisa Lambert (Chief Executive Officer, QIC) Prof. Philippe Bouyer (Chair of the Executive Board and Director, Science & Technology Quantum Delta NL)
15:25～16:05	Session 2 (Workshop) Theme: Business Applications and Human Resource Development for Quantum Technologies. Content:Strategies for building business models utilizing quantum technologies, initiatives for fostering human resources to support the growth of the quantum industry, and collaboration examples with startups.		Dr.Kazuya Masu (Director of G-QuAT) Mr.Shinya Ogata (Chair, Human Resource Development WG, Q-STAR) Mr.Masayoshi Terabe (Representative of Q-STAR Members)

Part 2　16:20～17:45

16:20～17:10	Session 3 (Networking Session) Theme: International Collaboration for Social Implementation of Quantum Technologies through Use Case Development. Content: Exploring the roles of policy, Q-STAR, and G-QuAT, with a focus on expectations for collaboration and their contribution to the developing and demonstrating of quantum technology use cases.	Moderator: Mr.Shunsuke Okada (Chair, Executive Committee,Q-STAR) Panelist: Mr.Hiroshi Nakata (Member or the Board,Q-STAR) Ms. Michele Graham (General Manager, Quantum Branch, Department of Industry, Science and Resources) Mr. Tom Newby (Head of UK Office for Quantum, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Mr.David Morcuende (Network Manager,QuIC)
		Moderator: Mr.Shunsuke Okada (Chair, Executive Committee,Q-STAR) Panelist: Dr.Akihiro Sato (Director for Quantum and Materials Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Cabinet Office) Mr.Taisuke Iwai (Chair,Subcommittee on Combinatorial Optimization Problem,Q-STAR) Mr.Keiju Sato (Chair,Policy Recommendations WG,Q-STAR) Ms.Kako Sugiyama (Strategic Research Analyst,G-QuAT)
17:10～17:40	Session 4 (Lecture) Theme: Initiatives toward the industrialization of quantum technology Overview: Introduction of projects and initiatives aimed at the industrialization of quantum technology.	Dr.Masahiro Horibe (Deputy Director of G-QuAT)
17:40～17:45	Closing Remarks	Dr.Kazuya Masu (Director of G-QuAT)