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 |
【Program Overview】
Part 1 13:30～16:05
| TIME | Program Details | Speakers | ||
| 13:30～14:30 | Q-STAR Greeting | Hidenori Furuta (Vice Representative Director, Q-STAR) | ||
| Guest Messages | Political Representatives, Government Officials, and International Speakers | |||
| Keynote Message | Taro Shimada (Chair, Quantum Ecosystem Promotion Working Group, Quantum Technology Innovation Council / Representative Director, Q-STAR) International Speakers | |||
| 14:30～15:20 | Session 1 (Panel Discussion) Theme: Use cases and industrial applications of quantum technology Overview: 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: Takushi Hiraoka (Executive Committee Member, Q-STAR) Masahiro Horibe (Deputy Director, G-QuAT) Q-STAR Member Companies, International Speakers | ||
| 15:25～16:05 | Session 2 (Workshop) Theme: Business Applications and Talent Development. Overview: Building business models utilizing quantum technology; initiatives for fostering human resources to support the expansion of the quantum industry; and examples of collaboration with startups. | Kazuya Masu (Director, G-QuAT) Shinya Ogata (Leader, Human Resource Development Working Group, Q-STAR) Masanobu Terabe (Representative of Q-STAR Member Company) |
Part 2 16:20～17:45
| 16:20～17:10 | Session 3 (Networking Session) Theme: International collaboration for the social implementation of quantum technology through the creation of use cases Overview: Discussions will focus on policies and the roles of Q-STAR and G-QuAT, expectations for future collaborations, and how to contribute to the creation and demonstration of quantum technology use cases. | Participants: Government Officials, Q-STAR Member Companies, G-QuAT, and International Speakers |
| 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. | Masahiro Horibe (Deputy Director, G-QuAT) |
| 17:40～17:45 | G-QuAT Greeting | Kazuya Masu (Director, 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 |