ABOUT SCWS2017

Official name

Science Centre World Summit 2017 (SCWS2017)

Period

15 to 17 November, 2017 (Wed. - Fri.)
*Prior to SCWS2017, the CEO Forum will be convened on Tuesday, 14 November, 2017 with attendance limited to current CEOs of science centres/museums.

Venue

Miraikan (2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan)
http://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/en/

Participants

828 participants（98 countries and regions）

Attendance Fee (Consumption tax included)

Early Bird (on or before 15 Jul., 2017)　JPY75,000
Advance Rate (16 Jul. to 15 Oct., 2017)　JPY85,000
Onsite Rate (16 Oct. to 27 Oct., 2017 and Onsite)　JPY95,000
Note: Special rates for students and residents of low-GNI Nations are available. Please check below for more details.
https://scws2017.org/registration/

Language

English (Some sessions will have English/Japanese simultaneous interpretation.）

Organiser

Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

Co-organiser

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology -Japan

Programme Organiser

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Sponsors

• 
  Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
  (Platinum)
• 
  KANEKA CORPORATION
  (Platinum)
• 
  Ricoh Company, Ltd.
  (Platinum)

• 
  Kao Corporation
  (gold)
• 
  The Kavli Foundation
  (gold)

• 
  Japan Greentea Co., Ltd.
  (silver)
• 
  Emerson Japan, Ltd.
  (silver)
• 
  Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.
  (silver)
• 
  Pharmacological Evaluation Institute of Japan
  (silver)
• 
  Evonik Industries AG
  (silver)
• 
  Star Group, China
  (silver)

• 
  TOMY Company,Ltd.
  (bronze)
• 
  TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
  (bronze)
• 
  Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
  (bronze)

In association with

Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Ministry of the Environment, Science Council of Japan, The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, The Japan Foundation, KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation)
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), EuroScience, United Nations University

Theme & Topics

SCWS2017 Honour Committee

The Honour Committee is a patronage group consisting of world representatives from a wide variety of expertise who will contribute to the success of the SCWS 2017.
The members of the Honour Committee will suggest or approach personalities that will help build new partnerships, connect key players and the science centre field, or disseminate the Summit’s message to the world.

Dr. Rob Adam

Director, The Square Kilometre Array (SKA)

Dr. Peter Agre

Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (2003)/Bloomberg Distinguished Professor/Director, Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Mr. Tadao Ando

Architect/Emeritus Professor, The University of Tokyo

Although our Earth has limited food, energy, and resources the global population never stops expanding. The center of the civilization is constantly fluctuating in location. It has moved from Europe to America, and has recently shifted to Asia where an overwhelming amount of people are living. If the entire population of Asia required the same lifestyle as westerners, could you imagine the environmental consequences for the Earth? Every individual has a responsibility to cultivate their power of knowledge and power of thinking, to address the topic of co-existing with the natural environment and creating a sustainable future for the Earth. I wish for SCWS2017 to be the good opportunity to facilitate these positive actions.
*Photo by Keitaku Hayashi

Dr. Yuichiro Anzai

President, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

The ingenious knowledge created by researchers has contributed to the development and continued prosperity of human society. Plus, addressing social problems using the assembled knowledge generated by various stakeholders is truly one of the intellectual human activities.
The collaboration beyond fields is crucial in approaching complicated global issues. I wish SCWS2017 will be the place where the representatives from many fields offer their knowledge and together discuss and create solutions.

Ms. Irina Bokova

Director-General, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Dr. Ana María Cetto

Director, Museum of the Light UNAM

Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz

Astronaut/CEO, Ad Astra Rocket Company

Dr. Cheng Donghong

Vice President, China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)/President, Chinese Association of Natural Science Museums (CANSM)

Prof. Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan

Palaeobiologist, University of Cape Town/TWAS 2013 winner of sub-Saharan Africa Prize for Public Understanding and Popularization of Science

Dr. E. William Colglazier

Editor-in-Chief of Science & Diplomacy and Senior Scholar in the Center for Science Diplomacy, American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Prof. Farouk El-Baz

Director, Center for Remote Sensing, Boston University

Dr. Fabiola Gianotti

Director- General, CERN

HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan

President, The Royal Scientific Society, Jordan

Mr. Tamaki Imai

Chairman, NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo

In recent situations where social and economic problems are complexly related, it is essential to have deep discussions amongst various stakeholders based on a scientific perspective for the establishment of sustainable future. To accomplish this, it is crucial that communication should be worldwide, addressing a wide age and professional range to alert for problems. The arts, and music should be a major motivation in those communications.
Through SCWS2017, I hope the stakeholders are stimulated, discussions and partnerships will flourish, and actions will eventually lead to the first step towards a sustainable future.

Mr. Kazuhiko Ishimura

Chairman, The Asahi Glass Foundation

Dr. Mae Jemison

Founder, The Jemison Group, Inc./Astronaut/Physician/Engineer

Mr. Shuji Kanoh

Chairman and Representative Director, Fuji Media Holdings, Inc.

Mr. Tsuneo Kita

Chairman and group CEO, Nikkei Inc.

Dr. Alan I. Leshner

CEO Emeritus, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Prof. Low Teck Seng

CEO, National Research Foundation, Prime Minister’s Office of Singapore

The National Research Foundation’s aim is to strengthen the connection between academic research and industry, so that our R & D capabilities can be translated into solutions that have direct relevance in addressing national and global needs.
To address sustainability challenges, our efforts include investing in R & D for sustainable smart cities; and addressing some key global issues from the perspective of a small island state.

Prof. Barry Marshall

Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (2005)/The University of Western Australia

In a time when science and technology is changing the world at an unprecedented pace, science centre's enable communities to access and engage with these developments directly. They offer a way for teachers to feel confident about motivating and teaching students and a setting for families to explore and learn together. The Science Centre World Summit 2017 creates a shared learning environment where our science centre leaders, scientists and business leaders can connect, discuss and share ideas to grow science engagement and ensure sustainable prosperity for our communities.

Prof. Gordon McBean

President, International Council for Science

The International Council for Science, with its Mission of strengthening international science for the benefit of all societies, is pleased to participate in the Science Centre World Summit 2017 which is an opportunity to promote dialogue between the scientific community, policy makers and societies. Future Earth, initiated by the Council, is co-designing the transformations for a globally sustainable future.

Mr. Zenji Miura

Corporate Executive Advisor, Ricoh Company, Ltd.

Earth faces the challenges of environmental issues, disputes and poverty. To solve these challenges towards sustainability of Earth is the crucial for all humans. Thus, industry must go beyond financial concerns to develop and advance human resources and innovation. We must act responsibly and provide concrete solutions for those challenges. I expect intense discussions among　members from various fields at SCWS2017 that will help industry prepare to better contribute to society.

Mr. Issey Miyake

Designer, MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO

The culture provides unique, universal languages through which all humans can communicate. Embracing the arts and design medium can enhance science and technology communication and touch all areas of society, which is essential to assure our home, our Earth’s sustainability.
I look forward to experiencing a wide range of collaboration in SCWS2017.

Dr. Phil Mjwara

Director General, the Department of Science and Technology - DST

Ms. Yoshiko Mori

Chairperson, Mori Art Museum

Museums are places for visitors to enjoy stimulating exhibitions as well as forums for engaging in free discussions with persons of diverse ages, backgrounds and nationalities over a wide range of social issues as seen through the works on display. Whilst both advanced science and art are reflections of the times, they mutually inspire each other toward ever newer developments. We believe this SCWS2017 partnership will enliven and enrich the functions of museums as well as contribute to the solution of the many global tasks at hand.

Dr. Takashi Onishi

Immediate Past President, Science Council of Japan

Japanese Scientists are frequently awarded Nobel Prizes these days, so society’s interest and expectations for science and technology are growing. In this positive environment for the sciences, it is my hope that middle and high school students put more efforts into the study of the sciences including space, earth, life and society. The science centre/museum is a venue that introduces science from diverse perspectives and thus stimulates people’s, and in particular, the youth’s curiosity. I look forward to the continued, important success of science centres and of SCWS2017.

Dr. Mazlan Othman

Council Member, Academy of Sciences Malaysia/Former Head, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) from 1999-2002 and 2007-2013/Founding Director General for the National Space Agency of Malaysia

Sir Roger Penrose, O.M., F.R.S

Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor, Mathematics at the Mathematical Institute of the University of Oxford/ Emeritus Fellow, Wadham College

Science and technology are affecting our world at an increasing pace. It is vital for us to stand back and take stock of the implications of many of these developments and to try to understand how those in many seemingly disparate areas may affect one another and influence the future of human society. The Science Centre World Summit provides an important forum for the bringing together of different organizations concerned with scientific developments and their technological implications.

Dr. Eduardo Posada

President, Colombian Association for the Advancement of Science (ACAC)

Dr. María Teresa Ruiz

Director, Centre for Astrophysics and Associated Technologies (CATA), University of Chile

Dr. Sadayuki Sakakibara

Chairman, Keidanren/Senior Advisor, Toray Industries, Inc.

In this globalized and networked era, the world faces transformations of industrial and social structures, and global issues like climate change and resources/energy scarcity. We, the business community, will contribute to solutions through development and popularization of innovative technologies.
Through the discussions in SCWS2017, we expect all the stakeholders such as the business sector, science centres/museums, research institutions, government and NGOs/NPOs, will share future visions and establish connections. Establishing those connections shall be the first step to steadily, and surely creating a bright future.

Prof. Brian Schmidt

Nobel Laureate in Physics (2011)/Vice-Chancellor, The Australian National University

Human curiosity has been the great driving force in the development of science, and technology based on scientific discovery has impacted life in a tremendous way. In this new era, science and technology is expected to create innovative solutions to address the global challenges we all face. Through the collaboration among all stakeholders, new ways of discovering answers will be unveiled and science and technology will truly benefit all the humans. I believe this summit will be the place for science to flourish not only in the laboratory but also throughout society.

Dr. Manju Sharma

Former Secretary Department of Biotechnology Govt. of India/Former President, National Academy of Sciences India & President and Executive Director of Indian Institute of Advanced Research

Dr. Hideki Shirakawa

Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (2000)/Professor Emeritus, University of Tsukuba/Doctor of Engineering

Mr. Chi-ming Shun

President, Commission for Aeronautical Meteorology (CAeM) of World Meteorological Organization/Director, Hong Kong Observatory

As the Paris Agreement entered into force on 4 November 2016, the world is determined to embark on a more sustainable path for the betterment of Mother Nature and humankind. Our goals will require science, innovation and partnership to achieve. It is high time for the science communities to come together at SCWS 2017 to turn our pledges into actions and to spread the message across nations and societies. On behalf of the Hong Kong Observatory and the world meteorological community, I am delighted to be part of this prestigious event.

Dr. Hayat Sindi

Founder and CEO, the Institute for Imagination and Ingenuity (i2 institute)

Ms. Atsuko Toyama

President, The Toyota Foundation/Former Minister, Education, Culture, Sports Science and Technology (2001-2003)

We face worldwide issues such as global warming’s natural disasters, resources/energy issues and rapid IT development difficulties. Solutions come from the consolidation of opinions and policy decision-making at the community, local, and national governmental levels. All society benefits from discussions based upon the common foundation of the scientific viewpoint. I hope SCWS2017’s discussions among respected experts create answers for these challenges.

Dr. Vaughan C. Turekian

Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State U.S. Department of State

Prof. Shinya Yamanaka

Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (2012)/Director of Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University

Prof. Hiroyuki Yoshikawa

Chairman, The Japan Prize Foundation/Special Counselor to the President, Japan Science and Technology Agency/Doctor of Engineering

About Venue

What is Miraikan?

Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation is a government owned national museum in Tokyo, Japan. Miraikan is where people can understand the things happening in our world today from a scientific point of view, and have discussions while considering the future that awaits us.

In addition to permanent and special exhibitions that provide people with a chance to experience science and technology, Miraikan offers science workshops and demonstrations performed by Science Communicators (SCs). SCs engage in dialogue with visitors and conduct all kinds of events involving various stakeholders especially scientific researchers. Miraikan inspires interest in relevant progress, from daily life to the latest technologies, community based advancement, global environment solutions, and space exploration development.

URL:

http://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/en