The 3rd Japan-India Universities Forum

The 3rd Japan-India Universities Forum
—Promotion of Japan-India brain circulation and utilization of its human resources—

Overview

Date & Time October 19, 2024 (Saturday) 10 : 30–18 : 30 (India Standard Time) This event ended with great success
Venue The Grand New Delhi
Organizer Japan Science and Technology Agency Sakura Science Program Headquarters

　The 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Japan based on the special strategic and global partnership, is a milestone year for further development of the India-Japan cooperative relationship. Enhancing the competitiveness in international society based on the strong collaboration between India and Japan in the fields of science, technology, and innovation is extremely important.

　For this reason, we have held the "Japan-India Universities Forum" twice in Japan since FY2022 and exchanged opinions to promote cooperation and collaboration between Indian and Japanese universities. As a result, some specific measures and new university exchange programs have been developing.

　Based on the above, with a focus on further developing bilateral brain circulation between Japan and India, particularly aiming to expand collaboration between universities in both countries, the 3rd Japan-India Universities Forum will be held in India to play a role of the promotion of science and technology diplomacy as a part of the special and official event of the Japan Months 2024 organized by the Embassy of Japan in India.

First session: 10 : 30–11 : 30
  • Opening remarks　Dr. HASHIMOTO Kazuhito, President of JST
  • Guest speeches:
    H.E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Japan (online or video) Mr. ARIYOSHI Takashi, The Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of Japan to India
    Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Science & Technology (DST)
    Mr. TAKAYA Hiroki, Deputy Director-General, Science and Technology Policy Bureau, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
    Prof. B.S. Murty, Director of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad
    Dr. HOUKIN Kiyohiro, President of Hokkaido University
  • Photo session
*** Networking (Lunch break)  11 : 30–13 : 00 ***
Second session: 13 : 00–15 : 00
Roundtable meetings　– Three(3) roundtables held simultaneously
Theme: Promote Japan-India brain circulation and encourage their human resources to play an active role in the region
Round Table Group 1: (Co-Chairpersons: IIT Hyderabad and The Univ. of Tokyo)
Round Table Group 2: (Co-Chairpersons: IIT Bombay and Univ. of Tsukuba)
Round Table Group 3: (Co-Chairpersons: IIT Delhi and Kyoto Univ.)
*** Short break  15 : 00–15 : 15 ***
Third session: 15 : 15–18 : 30
Bilateral "one-on-one discussion" university, research institute meetings
Universities and research institutions meet individually to develop specific cooperative relationships.
Dinner reception: 18 : 30–20 : 30
The venue: The Grand New Delhi 1st floor – Grand Ballroom