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Aramco and Kyoto University: Where Industry Innovation Meets Academic Research ーThe Role of Technology and Innovation in the Development of More Sustainable Energy Systems

Date

Friday, October 3, 2025, 15:30 – 17:00

Venue

HORIBA Symposium Hall, 5th Floor, International Science Innovation Building, Yoshida Campus, Kyoto University | Main Campus Map, No.69

Aramco and Kyoto University, in collaboration with the STS forum, will host an event titled “The Role of Technology and Innovation in the Development of More Sustainable Energy Systems” on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Kyoto University.

The event will feature Mr. Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter, Executive Vice President, Technology & Innovation, Aramco, and include a panel discussion with researchers, startup entrepreneurs, and investment experts from Kyoto University. Together, they will explore from the perspectives of industry, academia, and investment how technology and innovation can contribute to the development of more sustainable energy systems and their implementation in society. Young researchers and students are especially encouraged to participate in this event.

Following the event, a networking session with light refreshments will be provided. We warmly encourage participants to take this opportunity to connect with one another and expand their networks.

Who Should Attend

  • Students (undergraduate and postgraduate)
  • Researchers
  • Faculty
  • Industry professionals
  • Anyone interested in innovative energy solutions

Capacity

200 people
May close earlier if there are too many registrations

Language

Japanese and English（English with simultaneous interpretation）

Registration Fee

Free

Provisional Program

15:00 – 15:30

Registration

15:30 – 15:40

Opening Greetings
　Susumu Kitagawa (Executive Vice-President for Research Promotion, Kyoto University)
　Sadayuki Tsuchiya (Executive Director, Science and Technology in Society forum (STS forum))

15:40 – 15:50

Keynote Speech
　Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter (Executive Vice President, Technology & Innovation, Aramco)

15:50 – 17:00

Panel Discussion and Q&A

  • Moderator:
    • Suhei Furukawa (Professor, Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Kyoto University)
  • Panel members:
    • Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter (Executive Vice President, Technology & Innovation, Aramco)
    • Atsushi Alex Mazawa (CEO, Rhinoflux Inc.)
    • Isao Tanaka (Program-Specific Professor and Professor Emerit, Deputy Executive Vice-President (Research Promotion), Kyoto University)
    • Nobuhiro Yagi (Executive Officer, Head of Investment Department. 1, Kyoto University Innovation Capital, Co. Ltd.)

17:00 – 18:00

Networking
Join us for a networking reception at the Foyer with light refreshments.

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* Important Notes
Speakers and program details are subject to change. The latest information will be provided on this webpage.

Registration

Advance registration is required. Please register via the form.

Registration deadline

Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 23:59　 Closed 

Inquiry

International Collaboration, Kyoto University Office of Research Acceleration (KURA)
E-Mail：kura-int*mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp (Please replace * with @)