We are pleased to announce that Q-STAR and G-QuAT will host a symposium entitled ‘Towards the Practical Application and Industrialization of Quantum Technology’. The event focuses on the social implementation of quantum technology and the business opportunities it presents. We warmly invite you to join us in taking the next step towards this new era.
【Symposium Overview】
| Date and Time | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Part I 13:30 – 16:05 Part II 16:20 – 17:45 Registration opens at 12:30 |
| Venue | TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center (2-21-2 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo, THE LINKPILLAR 1 SOUTH B2F) Halls: LINKPILLAR Hall C (Symposium) / Hall A (Reception) TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center |
| Organizer | Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT) Quantum STrategic Industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR) |
| Supported by the Cabinet Office | Cabinet Office Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry of Education Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministory of Economy, Trade and Industry |
【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: Dr.Akihiro Sato (Director for Quantum and Materials Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Cabinet Office) Mr.Hiroshi Nakata (Member or the Board,Q-STAR) 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) 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) |
| 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) |
| Organized by: Q-STAR (Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution) and G-QuAT (Global Quantum Advancement Taskforce). Contact details same as source. Q-STAR (Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution) TEL: +81-3-5229-6883 FAX: +81-3-5229-6889 E-mail: info.qstar@supportoffice.jp (Attn.: Funaki, Nishimaki) Website: https://qstar.jp/en National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Global Research Center for Quantum & AI Fusion Technology for Business Development (G-QuAT) E-mail: M-G-QuAT-plan-ml@aist.go.jp (Attn.: Tezuka) Website: https://unit.aist.go.jp/g-quat/index_en.html |