Thursday, 28 November 2024 | 13:00 - 13:50
WKO Expo'25 Promo
Presentation of Keihanna Sciency City:
The Keihanna Science City (officially known as the Kansai Science City) is nestled in the green Keihanna hills stretching over Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara prefectures in western Japan. The city, which has been constructed and maintained under the Kansai Science City Construction Act, is one of Japanʼs national projects - much like the Tsukuba Science City in the east of Japan. Twelve cultural and scientific research districts (about 3,600 ha) scatter the 15,000 ha of land that makes up the Keihanna Science City. The city is about 30 km from the center of both Kyoto and Osaka cities, and about 10 km from the center of Nara city. More than 150 research facilities, including universities and cultural facilities with a total workforce (researchers and other staff) close to 10,000 has accomplished remarkable successes in the fields of cultural and scientific research.
Presentation of the Expo 2025 in Osaka:
The World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai is envisioned as a participatory, experiential, and solution-oriented exhibition based on the concept of a "People's Living Lab," where experiences provide individuals with a starting point to lead a more fulfilling, enjoyable, and healthier life.
Presentation of JASEC (Japan Austria Science Exchange Center) and innovation cooperation in Japan:
Interdisciplinary service facility for coordinating scientific exchange between the faculties of TU Wien and Japanese research institutions.
3 speakers
ATR - Senior Executive Vice President, Representative Director
Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR)
Pavilion Director for the Austrian pavilion - EXPO 2025 Osaka, JP
AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA