The 10th Super Smart Society Promotion Forum
“Fusion of Ocean and Technologies to Innovate Super Smart Society: Pioneering Solutions for Global Issues “EVENTS
The 10th Promotion Forum came to a close on a high note.
We would like to thank everyone who participated.
As a maritime nation with vast ocean areas, Japan plays an important role in solving global issues through the sustainable utilization of marine resources and the conservation of the marine environment. Furthermore, in the pursuit of realizing a super-smart society, the advancement of innovative initiatives in the marine sector, i.e. smart ocean, is expected through the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, AI, and robotics.
This forum will explore the latest advancements in ocean technologies and their potential for social implementation toward a super-smart society, under the theme “Fusion of Ocean and Technologies to Innovate Super Smart Society: Pioneering Solutions for Global Issues.” Through lectures by experts in various fields, we will address policy challenges and showcase cutting-edge research and technological advancements in marine resource observation, sustainable management, and global environmental conservation.
Through the sharing of diverse knowledge, this forum aims to provide a place where policymakers, researchers, and companies could obtain guidelines for building concrete initiatives for the future. We hope that this event will serve as a significant step toward solving global issues and contribute to the realization of the smart ocean.
Overview
Date, venue, Fee
19th, March, 2025 Science Tokyo Ookayama Campus, W9 Multi-Purpose Digital Hall
Forum…Free
Networking…2,000yen
Organizer, Co-sponsored, Support, Endorsement
Organized by： Super Smart Society Promotion Consortium
Co-sponsored by：Science Toky, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Institute of Science Tokyo, Academy for Super Smart Society, Ocean Policy Research Institute, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation(OPRI), Marine Open Innovation Institute (MaOI)
Supported by：EEE Japan Council, Japan Society of Aoolied Physics, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology(JAMSTEC), Institute for Marine Culture and Research Promotion, Advanced Marine Science and Technology Society, The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, International Federation of Information Processing Societies, Japanese Society of Fisheries Oceanography, Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association(JEITA), The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers of JAPAN, The Oceanographic Society of Japan., Japan Ocean Policy, Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ), The Japanese Society of Fisheries Science, MIRAISOZO INVESTMENTS Inc., XG Mobile Promotion Forum
Endorsed by：Tokyo Tech Alumni Association, Iwata City, Ota-city, Kawasaki-city, Meguro-city, City of Yokohama
Target Participants
・SSS Consortium partners, University Faculty, Staff, Students, and those interested in our activities
・Those who are interested in Smart Ocean
プログラム
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| Host：Fumio Watanabe(Super Smart Society Promotion Advisor) Takeshi Hatanaka(Professor School of Engineering, Institute of science Tokyo) |
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| 1:00 pm | Opening Remarks | Dr. Naoto OTAKE Science Tokyo President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
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| 1:05 pm | Greeting from Guest of Honor |
Ms. Yoko Kamikawa Liberal Democratic Party Member of the House of Representatives Former Minister of Foreign Affairs |
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| Session Part 1 | |||
| 1:15 pm | Keynote Speech | 「The Norwegian effort and challenge toward sustainable management of ocean resources」
In her keynote address, Norwegian Ambassador Ms. Iglum will highlight the strong partnership between Norway and Japan in the sustainable management of ocean resources. She will emphasize the critical role of technological innovation in driving global progress while maintaining the balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility. Focusing on three key sectors—green maritime, offshore wind energy, and sustainable aquaculture—she will address how the collaboration fosters a more resilient and sustainable ocean future. Together, Norway and Japan are setting a strong example of international cooperation, demonstrating how innovation and shared commitment can accelerate global climate goals and sustainable development. Ms. Kristin IGLUM *The lecture will be held in English. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided via Zoom, so if you would like to listen to the Japanese translation when attending on-site, please register for Zoom and bring a device that can be used with headphones. |
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| 2:00 pm | Lecture 1 | 「Monitoring systems for the marine environment and biodiversity」 Continuous monitoring and data analysis of ecosystems is essential for the development of resources in the ocean and their use in offshore wind power, fishery, etc. The monitoring system being developed in the project and its use will be presented. Mr. Hiroyuki YAMAMOTO Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) Project for System Development of Marine Environmental Impact Assessment |
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| 2:20 pm | Lecture 2 | 「Ocean Policy, Smart Ocean and Early Career Professionals」
Discuss ocean policy for global issues and smart ocean technology for local challenges. Networking activity of Early Career Ocean Professionals will also be introduced. |
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| 2:40 pm | Lecture 3 | 「An integrated coastal ecosystem model and its applications」
Coastal ecosystems are affected by both global and local environmental changes. Assessing these impacts and projecting the future of ecosystems is important for the sustainable use of ecosystem services and fishery resources. In this presentation, I will introduce some examples of environmental assessment and future projection using an integrated coastal ecosystem model and discuss its application and implementation possibilities. Prof. Takashi NAKAMURA School of Environment and Society
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| 3:00 pm | Lecture 4 | 「Marine environment monitoring design to increase observation points and improve operability」
Dr. Tetsuya MIWA |
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| 3:20 – 3:30 pm | Break | ||
| Session Part 2 |
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| 3:30 pm | Lecture 5 | 「The future of the oceans unveiled by communication」 Recent advancements in technologies have been improving communication at sea far from land and underwater, where microwaves are ineffective. This speech introduces the recent advancements in communication technologies and discusses the future of the oceans unveiled by them.Mr. Yasuyuki HATAKAWA KDDI CORPORATION Senior Expert,
Advancing Business Tech-Strategy Division
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| 3:50 pm | Lecture 6 | 「Challenges of set-net fishing and smart fishery」
Dr. Takashi HOSOKAWA |
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| 4:10 pm | Lecture 7 | 「On Going Marine Business by Suzuyo and Shimizu area」
Economic revitalization by marine industries is required in Shimizu area. Challenge by this area and Suzuyo will be reported. Mr. Akihiko TAKAHASHI |
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| 4:30 – 4:40 pm | Break | ||
| Session Part 3 |
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| 4:40 pm | Lecture 8 | 「Driving Blue Economy Innovation in Shizuoka: Connecting to the World」 Shizuoka Prefecture is leading efforts to promote the Blue Economy. This session will provide an overview of these initiatives, focusing on practical applications such as underwater robotics, ocean monitoring systems, and the use of Shimizu Port as a testbed for innovative solutions. Mr. Shinichiro WATANABE Marine Open Innovation Institute |
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| 5:00 pm | Lecture 9 | 「Development of UMIGYO and its relation to the blue economy」 Since March 2022, the Japanese government has stated that promoting UMIGYOU（marine business) is a priority of in its general fisheries policies. It aims to revitalize fishing communities and achieve a sustainable coastal and ocean economy.
This presentation will introduce the concept of UMIGYO, and analyze its policy implications from the perspective of the blue economy.
Prof. Xiaobo Lou |
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| 5:20 pm | Lecture 10 | 「Super Smart Society Promotion Project 2.0 led by the SSS Consortium」
Abstract: Established in 2018, the Super Smart Society Promotion Consortium (SSS Consortium) has been actively engaged in the Super Smart Society Promotion Project 1.0, with a mission to foster collaboration among industry, government, and academia in innovating Super Smart Society and educating the talent to lead it. Starting in FY2025, the consortium will launch its successor initiative, Super Smart Society Promotion Project 2.0, adding industrial innovation and globalization to its mission. This talk will introduce Super Smart Society Promotion Project 2.0, with a particular focus on the Smart Ocean sector. Prof. Kei SAKAGUCHI |
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| 5:40 – 5:50 pm | Break | ||
| Session Part 4 |
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| 5:50 pm | Introduction of Super Smart Society Promotion Consortium | Prof. Nobuyuki IWATSUKI Institute of Science Tokyo Steering Committee Chair of the Super Smart Society Promotion Consortium Vice Director, Professor, School of Engineering |
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| 6:05 pm | Closing remarks | Prof. Koichi SHINODA Institute of Science Tokyo Vice Dean, Professor, School of Computing |
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| Networking | |||
| 6:10 pm | Move to the networking venue | ||
| 6:25 – 8:00 pm | Networking | ||
＊The speech by the Norwegian Ambassador to Japan will be in English.
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided via Zoom, so if you would like to listen to the Japanese translation when attending on-site, please register for Zoom and bring your PC and earphones.
networking（Applicant only）
6:40 – 8:00 pm Networking
Venue：Tokyo Tech Ookayama Campus Tsubame Terrace
Fee：￥2,000・Free for students（Please apply via the on-site application form.）
