November 19 - 20, 2007
ANA Hotel, Tokyo

Conference Papers available on-line as PDF


(1) Session 1: November 19, Monday
"Science and Technology of Each Country and Region"

Chaired by IIPS Research Director Taizo Yakushiji

Introductory presentations
Dr. Philippe De Taxis Du Poet ((EU) Delegation of the European Commission to Japan, )
Professor Xiangdong Chen (Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Dr. Koichi Kitazawa (Japan Science and Technology Agency)

(2) Session 2: November 19, Monday
"Innovation and Society"

Chaired by IIPS Distinguished Research Fellow Shinzo Kobori

Introductory presentations
Dr. Annabelle Gawer (Imperial College London)
Professor Sadao Nagaoka (Research Institute of Economy Trade & Industry, Hitotsubashi University) Professor Hideaki Shiroyama (The University of Tokyo)

(3) Session 3: November 20, Tuesday
"Innovation Policy and Global Issues"

Chaired by IIPS President Yoshio Okawara

Introductory presentations
Mr. Robert Cekuta (US Embassy Japan)
Professor Takamitsu Sawa (Ritsumeikan University)
Professor Yoko Ishikura (Hitotsubashi University) / Presentation Power Point PDF
Ms. Nicole W. Piasecki (Boeing International Corporation-Japan)

(4) Symposium: November 20, Tuesday
"Globalization and Japan's Science and Technology Strategy"

Chaired by IIPS Research Director Taizo Yakushiji