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NIHONBASHI SPACE WEEK 2024

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Business conferences by space-related organizations from industry, government and academia.

Date/time: 11.18 mon / 11.19 tue / 11.20 wed

Location: Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference,
Conference Stage

Tickets 11.18–11.20
Exihibition/Stage

11.18 mon

13:00-13:30

Today’s International Space trends

13:30-14:00

Stage of cross U :
Collaboration/support with the private sector by foreign space agencies.

15:30-16:30

Stage of ESA: Commercialisation and Opportunities for International Collaboration

11.19 tue

10:00-11:00

Stage of SLA

13:00-14:00

Japan-U.S. Cooperation in the Post-ISS Era: Focusing on Japan-Florida Relations

15:00-16:00

“Tohoku×Space”: Revelation lies beyond the unknown

17:00-19:30

Japan Spaceport Summit 2024

11.20 wed

10:00-11:00

Latest data & Frontrunners: the reality of space startups growth

13:00-14:00

Pioneering the Future of Space Business:
Business Growth Models Learned from Financial Support and Success Stories

15:00-16:00

CONSEO Climate Change Series
”Climate Change and International Cooperation”

17:00-19:00

Moon’s Charm and Future:
Business Acceleration and Japan’s Winning Ways

Stage List

Timetable（PDF）

For details regarding each stage, please use the global navigation.

CONFERENCE STAGE | 01

Today’s International Space trends

11.18 mon 13:00-13:30

As a Japanese national R&D agency, JAXA works in partnership with national space agencies around the world. The JAXA International Relations and Research Department (IRRD) acts as a contact point with space agencies in various countries. In addition, IRRD has liaison offices in the U.S., Europe, Asia, etc., and collects first-hand local information on space development trends in each country.
　In this session, in addition to Mr. SATOH Toshiaki, JAXA's Vice President in charge of international affairs, several frontline staffs who are responsible for coordinating with world’s national space agencies will take the stage to discuss the latest trends in space development around the world, and how recent space-related news are linked to JAXA.

Organized by:: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Panel Session

Panelist

Toshiaki SATO

Vice President of JAXA

Panelist

Koichi MORIMOTO

Director, JAXA Paris Office

Panelist

Yumiko Tateshita

Advisor to the Director, JAXA

Moderator

Masami ONODA

Director,
International Relations and Research Department,
JAXA

CONFERENCE STAGE | 02

Stage of cross U :
Collaboration/support with the private sector by foreign space agencies.

11.18 mon 13:30-14:00

The commercialisation of space technology by foreign space agencies is accelerating.
In this session, CNES, a French government agency for space development and research, and Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, a science and technology campus based in Oxford, UK, are invited to talk about industrial promotion in the space sector, as well as collaboration and support with the private sector (Japanese companies).

Organized by:: cross U

Co-organized by:: CNES, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus

13:30-13:40

Keynote speech

Speaker

Ken Yoshioka

Project Leader, Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.
General Manager, Operations Division 3, cross U

13:40-13:50

Keynote speech

Speaker

Julien MARIEZ

Space Counsellor and CNES Representative, Embassy of France in Japan

13:50-14:00

Keynote speech

Speaker

Monika Zemla

Director,
Leasing & Business Development,
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus

CONFERENCE STAGE | 03

Stage of ESA: Commercialisation and Opportunities for International Collaboration

11.18 mon 15:30-16:30

We are thrilled to announce a prestigious event organized by the European Space Agency in Nihonbashi, offering an in-depth look at Europe's dynamic space sector. During this event, Director General Josef Aschbacher will share valuable insights into the latest advancements and initiatives in European space exploration. Director Geraldine Naja will explore the emerging challenges and opportunities within the NewSpace industry, focusing on Europe's strategic approach. Additionally, Luca del Monte, Head of Commercialization, will lead an engaging panel discussion featuring four innovative European startups. These competition-winning companies are keen to expand their business in Japan, seeking partnerships and collaboration. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to explore international collaboration opportunities!

Organized by:: ESA (The European Space Agency)

15:30-15:40

Keynote speech

Welcome by ESA Director General - Introduction to ESA's Vision for the European Space Industry: Partnerships and Growth

Speaker

Josef Aschbacher

ESA Director General

15:40-15:55

Introduction

Presentation by Geraldine Naja, Director of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness at ESA - New Space, New Opportunities: How ESA Collaborates with European Space Industry and Seeks Japanese Partnerships

Speaker

Géraldine Naja

Director of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness at the European Space Agency (ESA)

15:55-16:25

Panel discussion

Panel Discussion with the Winners of the ESA European-Japanese Space Startup Competition 2024, Moderated by Luca del Monte, Head of Commercialisation Services at ESA - Building Bridges, Synergies and Collaboration with Japan

Panelist

Prometheus Life Technologies

(Switzerland)

Panelist

Kreios Space

(Spain)

Panelist

SENSmetry

(Lithuania)

Panelist

Spacemanic

(Slovakia)

Moderator

Luca del Monte

Head of Commercialisation Department at European Space Agency

16:25-16:30

Q&A

CONFERENCE STAGE | 04

Stage of SLA

11.19 tue 10:00-11:00

Commercialization in space activities are accelerating in space stations and transportation area. We will talk about what is happening now and what it would be in near future regarding human space activities and development situation for realizing the space tourism and point-to-point transportation via space.

Organized by:: SLA (Space Liner Association)

Panel discussion

Panelist

Koichi Wakata

Astronaut and Chief Technology
Officer, Asia-Pacific Region,
Axiom Space

Panelist

Yoshifumi Inatani

Representative Director,
Space Liner Association

Moderator

Shinya Matsuura

Nonfiction writer
Journalist
Space Authors Club

CONFERENCE STAGE | 05

Japan-U.S. Cooperation in the Post-ISS Era: Focusing on Japan-Florida Relations

11.19 tue 13:00-14:00

Organized by:: cross U

Opening Remarks

Speaker

The Honorable Mr. Kazuhiro Nakai, Consul General of Japan in Miami

Speaker

Mr. Rob Long

President and CEO, Space Florida

Speaker

Dr. Alexander N. Cartwright, Ph.D.

President and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Central Florida

Keynote speech

Speaker

Daichi Harada

Director,
Space Utilization and International Space Exploration,
Research and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Keynote speech

Speaker

Takumi Hashizume

Managing Director, Head of Space Innovation Office, Sustainable Business Division, MUFG Bank, Ltd.　

Keynote speech

Speaker

Koichi Wakata

Astronaut and Chief Technology
Officer, Asia-Pacific Region,
Axiom Space

Keynote speech

Speaker

Ken Shields

Sr. Director,
Business Development Space Destinations,
Sierra Space Corporation

Speaker

Kohei Okamura

Director of Business Development, Starlab Space LLC

CONFERENCE STAGE | 06

“Tohoku×Space”: Revelation lies beyond the unknown

11.19 tue 15:00-16:00

What is happening in the Tohoku region　now, and what will happen in the future?
In this session, we will discuss future prospects of the "Tohoku × Space" business by presenting specific examples in research and actions from universities, local governments, and startup companies of the Tohoku region involved in space research.

Organized by:: TOHOKU UNIVERSITY

15:00-16:00

Panel Discussion

Panelist

Toshinori Kuwahara

Tohoku University　Associate Professor
ElevationSpace Inc.　Co-Founder / Director

Panelist

Daisuke Ode

ASTRO GATE Inc. CEO

Panelist

Takahiro Tuneki

Deputy Mayor of Minamisoma City

Panelist

Ryohei Kobayashi

ElevationSpace Inc.　Co-Founder / CEO

Moderator

Yuna SEKI

TOHOKU UNIVERSITY Public relations office

CONFERENCE STAGE | 07

Japan Spaceport Summit 2024

11.19 tue 17:00-19:30

Organized by:: Space Port Japan Association

Opening Address

Speaker

Naoko Yamazaki

Co-Founder and Representative Director, Space Port Japan Association

Keynote Presentation

Spaceport trends around the world

Speaker

Hidetaka Aoki

Co-Founder and Director, Space Port Japan Association

Panel Discussion 1

Spaceports and space transportation legislation and Japan's strategy

Panelist

Shingo Yamaguchi

Director, National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan

Panelist

Wataru Takahama

Director, Space Industry Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan

Panelist

Shinichi Takata

Co-Founder and Director, Space Port Japan Association

Moderator

Naoko Yamazaki

Co-Founder and Representative Director, Space Port Japan Association

Panel Discussion 2

Regional revitalization triggered by spaceports

Panelist

Tokuji Matsui

Mayor of Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture

Panelist

Yutaka Kurokawa

Mayor of Taiki Town, Hokkaido Prefecture

Panelist

Kohsuke HAMAMURA

Head of Space Business Development Section, Commercial Market Strategy Dept, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co.,Ltd.

Panelist

Shinichiro Onitsuka

Co-Founder and Director, Space Port Japan Association

Moderator

Toshihiro Katayama

Co-Founder and Director, Space Port Japan Association

Panel Discussion 3

Corporate initiatives for spaceports

Panelist

Ayako Matsumoto

Manager, Space Business Development - Corporate Strategy, ANA HOLDINGS INC.

Panelist

Makoto Higashijima

Director, Space Business Development, JAPAN AIRLINES Co., Ltd.

Panelist

Yuusuke Sagami

Manager, Aerospace & Travel Industry Dept. Airlines and Space Risk Division, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.

Moderator

Hidetaka Aoki

Co-Founder and Director, Space Port Japan Association

Closing Remarks

Speaker

Hideyuki Taguchi

Co-Founder and Director, Space Port Japan Association

CONFERENCE STAGE | 08

Latest data & Frontrunners: the reality of space startups growth

11.20 wed 10:00-11:00

Panel Session by the Space Business Report “COMPASS” and Japan’s first acceleration program to discover and support ambitious startups “AXELA”
Join us for an exclusive event where we’ll unveil data from the COMPASS database, showcasing the latest trends in space startups, funding, and regional developments. Alongside notable space startups, including AXELA graduates, we’ll explore the latest news and insights in the space industry.

Organized by:: SPACETIDE Foundation

Panel Session

Panelist

Shogo Onishi

Space Quarters inc.
Founder/CEO

Panelist

Shobu Oda

AstroX, Inc. | Founder/CEO

Panelist

Kojiro Hatada

Innovative Space Carrier inc. | President and CEO

Panelist

Hidetaka Aoki

Space Business Evangelist
Space Port Japan Association | Director

Moderator

Yoshiaki Nakaue

SPACETIDE Foundation | COMPASS Program Manager
ispace, inc. | Global Business Strategy Group Manager

Moderator

Kiyotaka Ichiyanagi

SPACETIDE Foundation | AXELA Program Manager

CONFERENCE STAGE | 09

Pioneering the Future of Space Business:
Business Growth Models Learned from Financial Support and Success Stories

11.20 wed 13:00-14:00

With the participation of iQPS, which was listed on the Tokyo Growth Market last year, we will introduce the importance of financial support in sustaining the growth of the space business and present business growth models learned from success stories.

Organized by:: Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS), Frontier Innovations Ltd., JAXA, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co.,Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Panel Discussion

Panelist

Shunsuke Onishi

President and Representative Director CEO, Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS)

Panelist

Tatsuhiko (Tatsu) Nishimura

President & Representative Director, Frontier Innovations Ltd.

Panelist

Kohsuke HAMAMURA

Head of Space Business Development Section, Commercial Market Strategy Dept, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co.,Ltd.

Panelist

Takashi Yokoyama

Senior Vice President, Business Promotion Group Division1, Growth Business Development Dept, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)

Moderator

Yuta Kikuchi

Manager, Business Development and Industrial Relations Department,
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

CONFERENCE STAGE | 10

CONSEO Climate Change Series
”Climate Change and International Cooperation”

11.20 wed 15:00-16:00

Our planet is increasingly experiencing the noticeable effects of climate change worldwide. Furthermore, issues such as biodiversity loss and infectious diseases are becoming more complex. To address these multifaceted global environmental problems that cannot be solved by the science and technology of a single country, experts, including the ESA’s Director General, will be invited to discuss what is needed to address the problems.

Organized by:: CONSEO (Consortium for Satellite Earth Observation)

15:00-15:05

Opening Remarks

Speaker

Hiroshi YAMAKAWA

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency/ PRESIDENT

15:05-15:20

Keynote Speech

Speaker

Josef Aschbacher

ESA Director General

15:20-16:00

Panel Discussion

Panelist

Josef Aschbacher

ESA Director General

Panelist

Atsushi SUNAMI

President of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation/ Chairman of CONSEO

Panelist

Kristin IGLUM

Ambassador of Norway to Japan

Panelist

Kanako Morita

Associate Professor,
Faculty of Economics, Keio University
Adjunct Associate Professor,
United Nations University Institute for
the Advanced Study of Sustainability
(UNU-IAS)

Moderator

Masami ONODA

Director,
International Relations and Research Department,
JAXA

CONFERENCE STAGE | 11

Moon’s Charm and Future:
Business Acceleration and Japan’s Winning Ways

11.20 wed 17:00-19:00

Japan has made remarkable achievements including the discovery of lunar holes and the successful pinpoint landing by SLIM. How will these achievements lead to future business opportunities? How will Japan's lunar initiatives and technologies related to the Moon impact our society? Top leaders from academia and industry will gather to discuss and share their vision for the future of the Moon.

Organized by:: Japan Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Corporated by:: cross U, SPACETIDE Foundation

17:00-17:05

Opening Remarks

Speaker

Naohiko KOHTAKE

Chair, Space Business Co-Creation Committee
Professor, Graduate School of System Design & Management, Keio University

17:05-17:35

Keynote Speech

Introduction of the JSASS "Space Vision 2050 (Construction of a Manned Lunar Base)" and Japan's strengths on the moon

Speaker

Masato Sakurai

Research and Development Directorate, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Manager for ECLSS

17:45-18:55

Panel Discussion

Panelist

Naohiko KOHTAKE

Chair, Space Business Co-Creation Committee
Professor, Graduate School of System Design & Management, Keio University

Panelist

Shinichiro Sakai

Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)/JAXA, Professor SLIM Project Manager

Panelist

Masato Sakurai

Research and Development Directorate, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Manager for ECLSS

Panelist

Yoshiaki Nakaue

ispace, inc. Global Business Strategy Group, Manager

Panelist

Junichi Haruyama

Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Assistant Professor

Panelist

Kiho Fukaura

Lunar Plant Unit, JGC CORPORATION

Moderator

Takaya Inamori

Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University

18:55-19:00

Closing Remarks

Speaker

Shinichi Maeda

Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University

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NIHONBASHI SPACE WEEK 2024

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Tickets 11.18–11.20Exihibition/Stage

Tickets 11.18–11.20Exihibition/Stage

13:00-13:30

13:30-14:00

15:30-16:30

10:00-11:00

13:00-14:00

15:00-16:00

17:00-19:30

10:00-11:00

13:00-14:00

15:00-16:00

17:00-19:00

Stage List

CONFERENCE STAGE | 01

Today’s International Space trends

Panel Session

Toshiaki SATO

Koichi MORIMOTO

Yumiko Tateshita

Masami ONODA

CONFERENCE STAGE | 02

Stage of cross U : Collaboration/support with the private sector by foreign space agencies.

Keynote speech

Ken Yoshioka

Keynote speech

Julien MARIEZ

Keynote speech

Monika Zemla

CONFERENCE STAGE | 03

Stage of ESA: Commercialisation and Opportunities for International Collaboration

Keynote speech

Josef Aschbacher

Introduction

Géraldine Naja

Panel discussion

Prometheus Life Technologies

Kreios Space

SENSmetry

Spacemanic

Luca del Monte

Q&A

CONFERENCE STAGE | 04

Stage of SLA

Panel discussion

Koichi Wakata

Yoshifumi Inatani

Shinya Matsuura

CONFERENCE STAGE | 05

Japan-U.S. Cooperation in the Post-ISS Era: Focusing on Japan-Florida Relations

Opening Remarks

The Honorable Mr. Kazuhiro Nakai, Consul General of Japan in Miami

Mr. Rob Long

Dr. Alexander N. Cartwright, Ph.D.

Keynote speech

Daichi Harada

Keynote speech

Takumi Hashizume

Keynote speech

Koichi Wakata

Keynote speech

Ken Shields

Kohei Okamura

CONFERENCE STAGE | 06

“Tohoku×Space”: Revelation lies beyond the unknown

Panel Discussion

Toshinori Kuwahara

Daisuke Ode

Takahiro Tuneki

Ryohei Kobayashi

Yuna SEKI

CONFERENCE STAGE | 07

Japan Spaceport Summit 2024

Opening Address

Naoko Yamazaki

Keynote Presentation

Hidetaka Aoki

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最新情報はこちら

Tickets 11.18–11.20
Exihibition/Stage

Tickets 11.18–11.20
Exihibition/Stage

Stage of cross U :
Collaboration/support with the private sector by foreign space agencies.

Pioneering the Future of Space Business:
Business Growth Models Learned from Financial Support and Success Stories

CONSEO Climate Change Series
”Climate Change and International Cooperation”

Moon’s Charm and Future:
Business Acceleration and Japan’s Winning Ways