Q-STAR and G-QuAT will hold a symposium titled "Roadmap to the Practical Application and Industrialization of Quantum Technology" focusing on the social implementation and business opportunities of quantum technology.

We encourage you to participate in this symposium to deepen your understanding and take the next step towards the coming quantum era.

【Overview】

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Date and TimeSeptember 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
Part 1: 1:30 PM - 4:05 PM　
Part 2: 4:20 PM - 5:45 PM　
*Venue reception opens at 12:30 PMLocationTAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center (THE LINKPILLAR 1 SOUTH B2F, 2-21-2 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo) Venue: LINKPILLAR HALL C (Symposium) / A (Networking Event)
TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention CenterRegistrationhttps://vb.wufoo.com/forms/m15ee6sk1iwnwie/OrganizerNational Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Global Research Center for Quantum and AI Fusion Technology Business Development (G-QuAT)
Council for the Creation of New Industries through Quantum Technology (Q-STAR)Supported byCabinet Office, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Program Overview

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Part 1: 13:30 - 16:05

TIME Content Speaker 13:30 - 14:30Q-STAR Opening Remarks Hidenori Furuta
(Q-STAR Vice Representative Director) Guest Message Yoshimasa Hayashi
(Member of the House of Representatives, Liberal Democratic Party, Chairman of the Parliamentary League for the Promotion of Quantum Technology)

Tetsuro Fukunaga
(Cabinet Office, Director-General for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy)

Jingo Kikukawa
(Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Director-General, Innovation and Environment Policy Bureau)

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: Formation of an Ecosystem for the Industrialization of Quantum Technology and the Importance of International Collaboration
Content: Japan's policies and initiatives by Q-STAR and G-QuAT towards industrialization, and the potential for international partnerships and future prospects. Taro Shimada
(Chair, Quantum Ecosystem Promotion Working Group, Quantum Technology Innovation Council / Representative Director, Q-STAR)

Ms. Elizabeth Thomas-Raynaud
(Head of Emerging Digital Technologies unit at OECD)

Dr. Celia Merzbacher
(Executive Director, QED-C)14:30–15:20Session 1 (Panel Discussion)
Theme: Use Cases and Industrial Applications of Quantum Technology
Content: Introduction of specific use cases applying quantum technology,
possibilities for creating new value through combinations with classical technologies and AI, and practical examples in industry. Moderator: Takuji Hiraoka
(Q-STAR Executive Committee Member)

Masahiro Horibe
(G-QuAT Deputy Center Director)

Yuichi Nakamura
(Q-STAR Quantum Superposition Application Division Chair)

Ms. Lisa Lambert　
(Chief Executive Officer, QIC)

Prof. Philippe Bouyer
(Chair of the Executive Board and Director,
 Science & Technology Quantum Delta NL)15:25 - 16:05Session 2 (Workshop)
Theme: Business Applications of Quantum Technology and Talent Development
Content: Building business models utilizing quantum technology,
Initiatives for talent development aimed at expanding quantum-related industries,
Examples of collaboration with startups Masukazu Eki
(G-QuAT Center Director)

Shinya Ogata
(Q-STAR Talent Development WG Leader)

Masanori Terabe
(Q-STAR Representative, Member Company)

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Part 2 16:20 - 17:45

16:20 -
17:10Session 3 (Networking Session)
Theme: International Collaboration for Social Implementation of Quantum Technology through Use Case Creation
Policy and the roles of Q-STAR and G-QuAT,
Expectations for collaboration,
Discuss how we can contribute to the creation and demonstration of quantum technology use cases. Moderator: Shunsuke Okada
(Q-STAR Executive Committee Chairman)

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)

Hiroshi Nakata
(Q-STAR Director)

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Moderator: Shunsuke Okada
(Q-STAR Executive Committee Chairman)

Akihiro Sato　
(Policy Planning and Research Officer, Office for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Cabinet Office)

Daisuke Iwai
(Q-STAR Head of Working Group on Optimization and Combinatorial Problems)

Keiki Sato
(Q-STAR Policy Recommendation WG Leader)

Yoshiko Sugiyama
(G-QuAT Strategic Research Lead)
17:10 onwards
17:40Session 4 (Lecture)
Theme: Initiatives for Quantum Industrialization
Content: Introduction of projects for quantum industrialization, etc. Masahiro Horibe
(G-QuAT Deputy Center Director)17:40 onwards
17:45G-QuAT Address Kazunari Masu
(G-QuAT Center Director)

Registration

Secretariat Contact Information

General Incorporated Association, Council for the Creation of New Industries through Quantum Technology (Q-STAR) Secretariat
TEL:　03-5229-6883　FAX:　03-5229-6889
E-mail: info.qstar@supportoffice.jp　(Contact: Funaki, Nishimaki)
Website　https://qstar.jp

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)　
Global Research Center for Quantum and AI Fusion Technology Business Development (G-QuAT)
E-mail: M-G-QuAT-plan-ml@aist.go.jp(Contact: Tezuka)
Website　https://unit.aist.go.jp/g-quat/