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2026. 3 . 5 Thu.

GXI Symposium

The 5th Science Tokyo GXI Public Symposium: "Nuclear Power Contributing to the Watt-Bit Synergy"

Opening Hours

14:00-17:30

Location

Institute of SCIENCE TOKYO Oookayama Campus West Building 9, 2nd Floor Digital Multipurpose Hall

Outline of the Event

Science Tokyo GXI, which aims to accelerate the realization of a carbon-neutral society through industry-government-academia collaboration, will continue its GX research efforts under the new name Science Tokyo GXI following Institute of SCIENCE TOKYO in October 2024. Due to recent advancements in AI driving the growth of data centers and the semiconductor industry, electricity consumption is projected to increase in the future.Therefore, we are hosting this symposium with the theme "Nuclear Power Contributing to the Watt-Bit Synergy," focusing on nuclear power as a carbon-neutral primary energy source to drive GX across industries, including the information industry. Featuring distinguished speakers active min, Lecture will include Lecture a panel discussion. We look forward to welcoming many participants: companies, local governments, the general public, and members of our university community all aiming for GX.

Please register via the link below for both in-person and Zoom attendance.

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Date and Time: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Institute of SCIENCE TOKYO, Ookayama Campus, West Building 9, 2nd Floor Digital Multipurpose Hall, and Zoom

Theme: "Nuclear Power Contributing to the Watt-Bit Synergy"

Program Overview:

  • Master of Ceremonies: Institute of SCIENCE TOKYO Institute of Integrated Research Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy Associate Prof. Chikako Ishizuka
  •  2:00 PM - 2:05 PM: Opening Remarks
    • Institute of SCIENCE TOKYO Institute of Integrated Research Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy Director: Prof. Yukitaka Kato
  • 14:05-14:10: University Greeting
    • Institute of SCIENCE TOKYO Institute of Integrated Research Director, Prof. Hiroshi Nishina
  • 14:10-14:20: Guest Address
    • Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Electric Power and Gas Industry Department Nuclear Policy Division Manager Katsuyuki Tada
  • 14:20-14:30: Guest Address
    • Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Research and Development Bureau Director, Nuclear Energy Division Koji Arinbayashi
  • 14:30-14:50: Lecture
    • Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. Policy and Economics Center Chief Business Manager Hiroyuki Ishida "Watt-Bit Synergy: Infrastructure Wealth Theory for the AI Era A Vision for Decarbonization and Regional Revitalization min "
  • 14:50-15:10: Lecture
    • Masaharu Takano, President and CEO, Bitmedia Inc.; Representative Director, MESH-X Inc. "Digital × Energy Industrial Revolution: The Path Forward for Japan Pioneered by 'Watt-Bit Synergy'"
  • 15:10-15:30: Lecture
    • Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) System Research Group Group Leader and Senior Researcher Institute of SCIENCE TOKYO Institute of Integrated Research Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy Specially Appointed Professor Keigo Akimoto "Addressing Increased Power Demand and Fluctuating Renewable Energy through DX: Watt-Bit Integration and the Role of Nuclear Power"
  • 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM: Break
  • 15:45-16:05: Lecture
    • Hitachi GE Nuclear Energy, Inc. Chief Engineer Shinichi Kawamura "Global Trends in Nuclear Energy Utilization and the Challenge of New Reactor Development—SMR: International Deployment of the BWRX-300"
  • 16:05-16:25: Lecture
    • Institute of SCIENCE TOKYO Institute of Integrated Research Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy Specially Appointed Professor Kenji Takeshita "Japan's Mid-Term Outlook for Nuclear Power"
  • 4:25 PM - 5:00 PM: Panel Discussion
    • Moderator: Institute of SCIENCE TOKYO Institute of Integrated Research Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy Prof. Hiroshi Sagara
  • 17:00-17:10: Overall Evaluation
    • Institute of SCIENCE TOKYOProf. Takao Kashiwagi
  • 17:10-17:25: Takao Kashiwagi GXI Award Presentation Ceremony
    • GX Research Award
    • GX Open Innovation Award
    • GX Encouragement Award
  • 17:25-17:30: Closing Remarks
    • Institute of SCIENCE TOKYO Institute of Integrated Research Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy Prof. Yoshinao Kobayashi
  • 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Discussion Session & Networking (Standing Reception, Fee: ¥5,000) @ EEI Building 1F Multipurpose Hall
The 5th Science Tokyo GXI Public Symposium: "Nuclear Power Contributing to the Watt-Bit Synergy"