Panel Discussion

Close integration with industry is essential to problem-solving and producing world-leading research. How is this best achieved?

President Saito from Fujita Health University will participate in a panel session entitled "Close integration with industry is essential to problem-solving and producing world-leading research. How is this best achieved?".
He will be sharing his experience and knowledge of world class research through industry-university collaboration. Please come and join us.
Day 2: 2 June, 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM GMT +9 (1 Hour)
A feature of the 21st century is transnational companies competing to develop technology and products for global markets.
  • Is there a universal best-practice model for university-industry knowledge transfer and partnerships?
  • How can universities compete to create the most attractive conditions for partnerships to flourish, and what role can governments and industry play?
  • What are the environmental or cultural factors that university leaders have to accept when creating strategies to succeed?

Speakers

  • Yuko Harayama
    Executive director
    RIKEN
    Moderator

  • Shiyi Chen
    Former president
    Southern University of Science and Technology

  • Michinari Hamaguchi
    President
    Japan Science and Technology Agency

  • Moo Hwan Kim
    President
    Pohang University of Science and Technology

  • Eiichi Saitoh
    President
    Fujita Health University

  • Andrew Williamson
    Vice-president of strategy
    Huawei