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Operationalizing AI : Safe, Efficient, and Privacy-preserving AI Systems at Scale (Oct 27/28)

Trilateral AI Symposium 2026 – Call for Poster Presentations

[Deadline: 2026/06/26] Are you pursuing a project or new idea from research or industry in the field of Safe AI, Privacy-Preserving or Efficient AI? Are you looking for cooperation partners from France, Japan or Germany? We invite researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts to showcase their work and project ideas for international collaboration in a poster session at our upcoming trilateral AI symposium on October 27/28 in Tokyo.

Everything you need to know for your research stay in Germany

Your Path to Germany – Research Series

Are you a graduate student, PhD candidate, or postdoctoral researcher in Japan interested in pursuing research opportunities in Germany? Join the “Your Path to Germany – Research Series”, a set of two online seminars complemented by a dedicated social media campaign by DWIH Tokyo. Held in Japanese, the series is designed to provide practical guidance on funding opportunities and first-hand insights into academic life in Germany.

Call for Applications

Falling Walls Lab Sendai 2026

[Deadline: 2026/05/26] Which wall will your research break? Pitch your innovative idea in just 3 minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society. Share your innovative ideas at the FALLING WALLS LAB, win a trip to the global finale in Berlin! More Information & Application: https://www.tfc.tohoku.ac.jp/fwls/index.html For the call for applications for Falling Walls Lab Okinawa (deadline: August 16), please visit this page.

Event Report (Tokyo Portcity Takeshiba, Port Studio, December 1-2)

DWIH-Tokyo Symposium: „Sustainable Consumption and Production“

On 1–2 December 2025, the German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo (DWIH Tokyo) welcomed more than 100 researchers, entrepreneurs, colleagues, and friends to discuss current challenges and emerging approaches to sustainability in Germany and Japan. The symposium opened with remarks by Mr Yoshihide Hirao, Director of the Environment and Economy Division at the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, who underscored the importance of international collaboration in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—goals that address not only environmental issues but also economic security and industrial resilience. (Event page: DWIH Tokyo Symposium “Sustainable Consumption and Production”)

Event Report (Keio University North Annex, Tokyo, October 7)

DWIH-Tokyo Symposium: “Innovations for an Aging Society”

On October 7, 2025, the German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo (DWIH Tokyo) welcomed over 120 colleagues, partners, and friends to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing aging societies in Japan and Germany. The event was kindly hosted by Keio University and jointly organized with the University of Cologne, with the support of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Institute of Science Tokyo, and the University of Tsukuba. (Event page: DWIH Tokyo Symposium “Innovations for an Aging Society”)

Call for Poster Presentations

DWIH Tokyo Symposium – Sustainable Consumption and Production (December 1-2)

[Deadline: 2025/11/3] The German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo (DWIH Tokyo) invites researchers, professionals, and innovators from Germany, Japan, and around the world to present their work at the upcoming DWIH Symposium: Sustainable Consumption and Production, taking place on December 1-2. The poster session will provide a dynamic platform to showcase pioneering research, pilot initiatives, and innovative approaches that address current challenges and propose forward-thinking solutions in the field of sustainable consumption and production. Our event focuses on sustainable consumption and production, covering a wide range of topics such as sustainable food and packaging, bioplastics, sustainable agriculture, the circular economy (including reuse, recycling, and repair), sustainable supply chains, food waste reduction, and government regulations.

Event Report

German Research Fair 2025

The third edition of the German Research Fair took place on April 10, 2025 – a digital information and networking event for anyone interested in research, doctoral opportunities, and academic career paths in Germany. The event was once again organized by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo (DWIH Tokyo).