2025.12.26
【January 20 Event】International Symposium "Planetary Health and Sustainable Biotechnologies" to be Held
Hiroshima University's Seto Inland Sea Carbon-neutral Research Center (S-CNC) will co-host the international symposium "Planetary Health and Sustainable Biotechnologies: Harnessing Microbial Potential for a Circular Bioeconomy" with the Japan Society for Biotechnology, West Japan Chapter.
To realize a carbon-neutral, circular bioeconomy leveraging the diverse functions of microorganisms, J-PEAKS will invite speakers from researchers and companies both domestically and internationally to promote international collaboration in the bio-environmental field, which is a key focus area for J-PEAKS.
Event Overview
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Poster Session 1
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Symposium
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Poster Session 2
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking Reception (Reservation required) - Venue: Hiroshima University, Bachelor's Hall, 2nd Floor, Reception Hall
- Organizer: Hiroshima University Seto Inland Sea Carbon-neutral Research Center (S-CNC)
- Co-sponsored by: Japan Society for Biotechnology, West Japan Chapter
- Format: In-person event
- Language used: English
We welcome participation from researchers, students, and stakeholders interested in carbon neutrality, biotechnology, and planetary health.
To apply, click here → https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/4yemaVqnmX
Or access the registration form via this QR code.
Poster Session and Networking
On the day of the event, two sessions featuring posters with identical content by young researchers will be held, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Presenters may participate in either or both time slots. Posters will be displayed throughout the symposium. Setup must be completed between 10:00 AM and 10:45 AM, and removal must occur after 5:00 PM. The entry deadline for poster presentations is January 9, 2026.
Following the symposium, a networking reception will be held at Restaurant L'Boheme on the first floor of the Gakushuin Kaikan (reservation required). The participation fee is ¥6,000 for faculty and general attendees, and ¥4,000 for students (planned). Halal food will also be provided. Registration may close once capacity is reached.
Program (Schedule)
Takashi Hirota (Professor, Biological Engineering Program, Hiroshima University)
Yuu Nobu (Principal Researcher, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC))
"Microbial Evolution and Global Ecosystems: A Planetary Health Perspective"
Deb Jaisi (Professor, University of Delaware, USA)
"Innovative Stable Isotope Tracing for Soil Health Diagnostics"
Mohamad Padri (Researcher, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia)
"Microalgal Research and Prospects for Sustainable Development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Beyond"
Shunsuke Sato (Director, CO2 Innovation Laboratory, Kaneka Corporation (Japan))
"Biodegradable Polymer Green Planet: Development, Commercialization, and Global Expansion"- Panel Discussion (Moderator: Ryuichi Hirota)
- Closing Remarks: Toshinao Machida (Director, S-CNC Center)
For program details and invited speaker profiles, please refer to the information below.
🔗 Click here for the symposium overview.
🔗 Program here.
🔗 For Young Researchers Poster Session entries, click here.
※Programs and times are subject to change.
