Kyushu University Festa in Tokyo: "Kyushu University-Led Innovation Talk" to Be Held!

Kyushu University will host the "Kyushu University-Led Innovation Talk," an event showcasing the university's initiatives and research achievements in the Tokyo metropolitan area, on Friday, August 28, 2026.

At the "Kyushu University-Led Innovation Talk," four compelling research projects from Kyushu University will be presented to media representatives and companies based in the Tokyo area. A networking reception with the speakers and other attendees will follow the presentations.

The entire event is open for media coverage. For details and registration procedures, please refer to the attached document.

We sincerely appreciate your consideration and kindly request your participation despite your busy schedules.

Overview of Kyushu University Festa in Tokyo: "Kyushu University-Led Innovation Talk"

〇 Kyushu University-Led Innovation Talk

【Date and Time】 August 28, 2026 (Fri) 14:00–16:50 *Registration starts at 13:00 (Reception registration also available at the same time if attending the networking event.)

【Venue】 Grand Conference Rooms 1 & 2, 4th Floor, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Conference (2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

【Program】

1: Opening Remarks by President Tatsuro Ishibashi

2: Overview of Kyushu University by Executive Vice President Makoto Aratono

"Academic Frontiers and Innovation from Kyushu University"

3: Research Presentation 1 Professor Hisao Matsunaga, Institute for Sustainable Hydrogen

"Supporting a Sustainable Hydrogen Society through Materials and Data—Challenges at Kyushu University's Institute for Sustainable Hydrogen"

4: Research Presentation 2 Professor Kyoko Miura, Graduate School of Medical Sciences

"Learning from the World's Longest-Lived Rodent, the Naked Mole Rat, for a Future of Healthy Longevity"

5: Research Presentation 3 Professor Yoshihiro Kusakabe, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences

"Insect Science Research at Kyushu University and Recombinant Protein Vaccine Production Using Silkworm Insect Factories"

6: Research Presentation 4 Professor Tatsu Kojima, Graduate School of Law

"What Should We Do to Ensure 'Flying Cars' Are Accepted in Society as Responsible Mobility?"

7: Closing Remarks by Vice President Johan Lauwereyns

*Please note that the program and presentation titles are subject to change.

【Important Notes on Event Flow】

• Q&A sessions will be held after each presentation.

• After the research presentations conclude, attendees will be asked to temporarily exit the venue while preparations are made for the networking reception.

〇 Networking Reception

【Date and Time】 August 28, 2026 (Fri) 17:15–19:00

*Registration for those attending only the reception begins at 16:50.

【Location】 Grand Conference Rooms 1 & 2, 4th Floor, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Conference (2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

【Expected Attendees from the University】 President, Executive Board Members, Research Presenters, and others

【Fee】 2,000 JPY (payable at the venue registration desk on the day)

【Request】 Business cards will be used as name tags during the networking reception. Please bring your business card.

【Event Registration Method】 To register for the event, please complete the required information via the URL or QR code below by Thursday, August 20, 2026.

URL: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/GSWGa7T7Mn

*For more details about Kyushu University Festa in Tokyo: "Kyushu University-Led Innovation Talk," please visit the following URL or refer to the attached flyer.

URL: https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ja/events/view/2419