ASPIRE ‍International Exchange Event: Quantum Research Collaboration between ⁣Japan and the UK

The Initiative for Promoting ⁢Advanced International Collaborative Research (ASPIRE)⁣ aims to connect top ⁣researchers from Japan and other science ⁤and technology-advanced countries and regions through international collaborative research‍ in policy-important science and technology fields. ⁣As ⁤part of this initiative, we will be hosting an online international⁤ exchange event for Japanese and UK researchers in the quantum field in ​cooperation with EPSRC⁢ (UK​ Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council).

At the event, top⁣ Japanese and UK quantum researchers​ will be guest speakers who will talk about their‌ international collaborative research efforts and results. We will ⁢also invite Japanese​ and‍ UK researchers looking for‍ collaborative ​research partners to hold pitch talks in English in the quantum field. ⁤At the end, we plan to have an online networking event ​for all participants, covering each research area in the quantum field.

Target Audience

• Researchers affiliated​ with universities, research institutes, or private research centers ⁣in ⁤Japan‌ or the UK.
• Those who want to strengthen⁣ their network of international collaborative research teams.
• Researchers who want to exchange information with researchers affiliated with quantum research institutes in the UK.
• Team leaders who want to ⁣broaden the horizons‍ of their young researchers and expand their opportunities for international activity.

Event Details

• Date ⁤and‍ time: Friday, December 6, ⁤2024‌ 18:30-21:00 (Japan)⁤ /​ 9:30-12:00 (UK)
• Format:‍ Online (Zoom) *Link will be⁤ sent after registration
• Language: English
• Participation fee: Free

Program

(1) Lectures by Japanese and English guest speakers (30 minutes)

• Japan side: Professor Wataru Mizukami,​ Osaka University Quantum Information and ⁤Quantum Life Research⁣ Center
• UK side: Michael Cuthbert, ​Director of the UK⁢ National Quantum Computing Centre ​(NQCC)

(2) Pitch talk (approximately 1 hour)

• Number of participants: Approximately 20 ⁢presenters‌ from each country
• Time for each presentation: 2 ⁢minutes
• Presentation ⁤format: Online Zoom (slides‍ or videos can be used)

(3) Online social ‍gathering (participation is optional) (40 minutes)

An information exchange session between pitch‌ speakers​ and general⁢ participants.

Application Form

Presenter

If you⁤ would like to pitch, please register‍ using the application form​ below.

・Registration ‌deadline: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Registration information will be published in the event ‍program and ‍online ‌booklet.

The secretariat will contact presenters with further details via email at a later date.

In addition, ⁤due to the number of ⁤participants ⁣and other factors, those who are not selected to make a pitch will be asked to participate⁢ in the​ online networking event and give a talk there.

Participants

• Registration⁢ link: In preparation, scheduled to be posted in early November
• Registration Deadline: Friday, November 22, 2024
• Advance registration is required to participate in ‍the event.
• The event program and speakers will ‍be published on the website in⁢ mid-November.

Important Notes

• The above is the ‍current schedule and ⁢may change without notice. Details of the public‍ call for applications, including event information, will be ⁤posted on this website as soon as they are decided,⁤ so please check them.
• Handling of personal‍ information: If you⁢ participate in this event, you will be asked to‍ agree ​to the⁣ following privacy policy in accordance with ‍the Personal Information Protection ​Act ⁣established by our organization.

JST Personal Information Site

Event Inquiries

National Institute of Science and Technology⁣ (JST)

International⁤ Affairs Department, Office⁣ for Promotion‍ of Advanced ​International Collaborative Research

Japanese and English call for submissions:‍ Kaneko and Okawa

Email: aspire-uk(at)jst.go.jp *Please change (at) to @.