Waseda University (Waseda) and Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) are pleased to invite you to the upcoming EU-Japan Conference at the Belgian Royal Academy on Monday, October 8, 2018.

The conference will be a place for those engaged in collaborative research projects at Waseda, ULB and other European institutions to unveil their latest research. The theme of the event is a social and economic challenge confronting both Japan and Europe today – how countries facing super-aging can create smart societies. The event will bring together members of Japanese and European industry, academia and government to present and share opinions on the latest scholarship and research outcomes on this subject.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at the conference.

EVENT INFORMATION

- Date: Monday, October 8, 2018

- Time: 9:00 – 18:30

- Venue: Belgian Royal Academy, ESPACE ROI BAUDOUIN, Rue Ducale 1, 1000 Bruxelles

- Registration is now available via the Google docs registration form. Please register by October 1, 2018.

For more information, please contact Waseda Brussels Office by email to:

brussels-office@list.waseda.jp

EVENT SCHEDULE

09:00       Registration

<Morning Session>

09:30       Opening Session

10:00       Keynote Speech: “THE FUTURE OF ROBOTICS IN SUPER AGING SOCIETIES”

10:30       Keynote Speech: “HUMANOID ROBOTS SUPPORTING AN AGING SOCIETY”

11:00       Coffee break

11:30       Panel Discussion: “IDEAL ROBOTS FOR THE ELDERLY”

13:00       Networking Lunch

<Afternoon Session>

14:45       Chair and Opening Remarks

15:00       Keynote Speech: “ROBOTS AND THE WORKFORCE IN A SUPER AGING SOCIETY”

15:40       Panel Discussion: “ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH ROBOT REVOLUTION”

17:00       Closing Remarks

17:30       Farewell Cocktail

CONTACT INFORMATION

Waseda University Brussels Office

50 Av. F.D. Roosevelt 1050 Brussels - Belgium

CP 131/2

brussels-office@list.waseda.jp