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Social Events

Tuesday, 14 November

Newcomers’ Gathering

Time: 15:50-16:00
Place: 3F in front of Ticket Counter

You will get a brief introduction about “What’s SCWS?” and “What’s Miraikan?” Start with this event and your enjoyable 3 days are ensured.

Welcome Reception

Time: 17:00-18:30
Place: 7F Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus

This first networking opportunity will let SCWS 2017 participants get to know each other and exchange information.

Detailed Programme on Tue., 14 Nov.

Wednesday, 15 November

Cocktail Hour

Time: 18:45-19:20
Place: 3F in front of Ticket Counter, Geo-Cosmos Stage

Gala Dinner

Time: 19:45-21:45 (Doors open 19:15)
Place: 1F Symbol zone
Dress Code: Elegant chic

Enjoy a full-course, formal dinner with Japanese accents.
Nobel Laureate, Professor Shinya Yamanaka will open the evening with an address.

Shinya Yamanaka
Director and Professor, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University (CiRA) , Japan
Shinya Yamanaka is most recognized for his discovery of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, which are differentiated cells that have been reprogrammed to the pluripotent state. Professor Yamanaka received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 2012 jointly with Dr. John Gurdon. He has held his current post at Kyoto University since 2010 and serves as a senior investigator at the Gladstone Institutes in the US.

Detailed Programme on Wed., 15 Nov.

Thursday, 16 November

Networking Time

Time: 17:40-18:40
Place: 7F Marketplace

Precious opportunity to network with all participants. Please make use of this opportunity to communicate with all participants, including sponsors and exhibitors.

Dinner

Time: Cocktail 19:15-19:45
Dinner 19:45-21:45
Place: HAPPO-EN (1-1 Shiroganedai, Mitanoku, Tokyo)
TEL: +81-3-3443-3111
Dress Code: Smart Casual
*A jacket, sweater and comfortable shoes may be recommended, as this is an outdoor event.

Detailed Programme on Thu. 16 Nov.

Friday, 17 November

Farewell Reception

Time: 17:15-19:00
Place: 1F Symbol zone

This is the last opportunity to mingle with others on-site.
Continue the newly created communication and fellowship until SCWS2020!

Detailed Programme on Fri., 17 Nov.