東京大学先端科学技術研究センター 創発戦略研究オープンラボ（ROLES）は、UAEのTRENDS Research & Advisory との共催で、12月16日にアブダビでシンポジウム「打開への青写真：人工知能と宇宙を巡る日本とUAEの協力」を開催します。
このシンポジウムは、アブダビにおける日本・UAEの科学技術対話シリーズの第一回であり、今後定期的に各種の規模とテーマの議論をアブダビで開催し、日本とUAEの戦略的な科学技術開発の協力や投資を、両国の産・官・学が手を携えて促進していくための議論や情報共有のプラットフォームを形成していく第一歩となります。
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Blueprints to Breakthroughs:
Advancing AI & Space Collaboration Between Japan and the UAE
このシンポジウムは、アブダビにおける日本・UAEの科学技術対話シリーズの第一回であり、今後定期的に各種の規模とテーマの議論をアブダビで開催し、日本とUAEの戦略的な科学技術開発の協力や投資を、両国の産・官・学が手を携えて促進していくための議論や情報共有のプラットフォームを形成していく第一歩となります。
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Blueprints to Breakthroughs:
Advancing AI & Space Collaboration Between Japan and the UAE
Exploring Innovation, Strengthening Partnership, Shaping the Future
Date: Tuesday, 16th December 2025
Time: 9:30- 16:15
Location: TRENDS Research and Advisory, Abu Dhabi
Registration: TRENDS Event Page
Live Broadcasting on YouTube
Tuesday 16th September
9:30 - 10:00
Registration and welcoming reception
10:00 - 11:00
Master of Ceremonies
Ms. Shaikha AlNuaimi, Researcher, TRENDS Research and Advisory
Welcoming remarks:
Dr. Mohammed Al Ali, CEO of Trends Research & Advisory
H.E. Ken Okaniwa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan in UAE
Keynote Addresses:
H.E. Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology
Mr. Hirofumi Miyake, Deputy Assistant Minister for Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, MOFA in Japan (Online)
Mr. Ren Ito, Co-Founder and COO, Sakana AI
Mr. Kenji Otsuka, Chairman of the Japanese Business Council (JBC)
Date: Tuesday, 16th December 2025
Time: 9:30- 16:15
Location: TRENDS Research and Advisory, Abu Dhabi
Registration: TRENDS Event Page
Live Broadcasting on YouTube
Tuesday 16th September
9:30 - 10:00
Registration and welcoming reception
10:00 - 11:00
Master of Ceremonies
Ms. Shaikha AlNuaimi, Researcher, TRENDS Research and Advisory
Welcoming remarks:
Dr. Mohammed Al Ali, CEO of Trends Research & Advisory
H.E. Ken Okaniwa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan in UAE
Keynote Addresses:
H.E. Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology
Mr. Hirofumi Miyake, Deputy Assistant Minister for Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, MOFA in Japan (Online)
Mr. Ren Ito, Co-Founder and COO, Sakana AI
Mr. Kenji Otsuka, Chairman of the Japanese Business Council (JBC)
11:00 - 11:15
MOU Signing Ceremony – TRENDS x MRI
11:15-11:30
Break
11:30 - 12:30
Session 1: UAE Perspectives on AI and Space: Policy, Vision, and Strategic Priorities
This session will provide an in-depth look at the UAE’s national strategies and policy frameworks shaping its approach to artificial intelligence and space exploration. Speakers will share insights on how these priorities align with the country’s broader innovation agenda, recent milestones, and opportunities for international partnerships with global leaders such as Japan.
Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei, Executive Director, Office of AI and Advanced Technology, Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi and Chairperson of the United Nations AI for Good Impact Initiative
Sumaya Al Hajery - Technology Policy and Regulation Expert, UAE
Mr. Amer AlSayegh, Assistant Director General – Aerospace Engineering Sector, MBRSC
Mr. Santosh Karuru, Senior Investment Leader and Head of Financial Incentives, ADIO
Moderator: Abdulaziz Al Shehhi, Researcher, Deputy Head of Research Sector, TRENDS Research & Advisory
12:30 - 13:30
Session 2: Bridging Horizons: Japan–UAE Policy Collaboration in Space
This panel will focus on opportunities for aligning strategies, regulatory frameworks, and collaborative initiatives between Japan and the UAE. Experts will discuss mechanisms for joint projects, knowledge exchange, and policy coordination to accelerate innovation and ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
H.E. Eng. Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director General, UAE Space Agency
Prof. Sean Swei, Professor of Practice, Aerospace Engineering, Khalifa University
Dr. Masami ONODA, Director, International Relations and Research Department of JAXA (Online)
Mr. Masanori MUTO, Chief Research Manager & Frontier Strategy Group Leader, Mitsubishi Research Institute
Mr. Jumpei NOZAKI, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Business Director, ispace
Moderator: Shamma Al Qutbah, Researcher, TRENDS Research and Advisory
13:30 - 14:30
Lunch break
14:30 - 15:15
Session 3: Harnessing Japan’s Innovation Edge: Applications Across Sectors
This session will present Japan’s leading-edge technologies in robotics, metaverse and human-computer relations and their transformative applications across industries, accelerated by the AI advancement. Speakers will highlight innovative solutions, demonstrate practical use cases, and discuss lessons learned from implementing advanced technologies in diverse fields.
Prof. Masahiko INAMI, Professor, RCAST of the University of Tokyo
Dr. Yasuaki MONNAI, Associate Professor, RCAST of the University of Tokyo
Prof. Hao Li, Dean of Undergraduate Division, Director of the Metaverse Center and Professor of Computer Vision, MBZUAI (online)
Mr. Koki SHIGENOI, Associated Researcher at RCAST, The University of Tokyo.
Moderator : Rashid Al Zaabi, Researcher, TRENDS Research & Advisory
15:15 - 16:00
Session 4: Bridging Horizons: Japan–UAE Policy Collaboration in AI
This panel will focus on opportunities for aligning strategies, regulatory frameworks, and collaborative initiatives between Japan and the UAE. Experts will discuss mechanisms for joint projects, knowledge exchange, and policy coordination to accelerate innovation and ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
Mr. Eissa Al Manaei, AI Researcher, TRENDS Research and Advisory
Mr. Ren Ito, Co-Founder and COO, Sakana AI
Dr. Hiroshi YAMAKAWA, WBAI, University of Tokyo
Dr. Daisuke OKANOHARA, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Preferred Networks (Online)
Moderator: Mouza Almarzooqi, Senior Researcher, Director of Economic Studies Department, TRENDS Research and Advisory
16:00 - 16:15
Closing remarks & recommendations
Prof. Satoshi IKEUCHI, Professor at RCAST of the University of Tokyo and Head of TRENDS Japan Virtual Office
MOU Signing Ceremony – TRENDS x MRI
11:15-11:30
Break
11:30 - 12:30
Session 1: UAE Perspectives on AI and Space: Policy, Vision, and Strategic Priorities
This session will provide an in-depth look at the UAE’s national strategies and policy frameworks shaping its approach to artificial intelligence and space exploration. Speakers will share insights on how these priorities align with the country’s broader innovation agenda, recent milestones, and opportunities for international partnerships with global leaders such as Japan.
Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei, Executive Director, Office of AI and Advanced Technology, Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi and Chairperson of the United Nations AI for Good Impact Initiative
Sumaya Al Hajery - Technology Policy and Regulation Expert, UAE
Mr. Amer AlSayegh, Assistant Director General – Aerospace Engineering Sector, MBRSC
Mr. Santosh Karuru, Senior Investment Leader and Head of Financial Incentives, ADIO
Moderator: Abdulaziz Al Shehhi, Researcher, Deputy Head of Research Sector, TRENDS Research & Advisory
12:30 - 13:30
Session 2: Bridging Horizons: Japan–UAE Policy Collaboration in Space
This panel will focus on opportunities for aligning strategies, regulatory frameworks, and collaborative initiatives between Japan and the UAE. Experts will discuss mechanisms for joint projects, knowledge exchange, and policy coordination to accelerate innovation and ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
H.E. Eng. Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director General, UAE Space Agency
Prof. Sean Swei, Professor of Practice, Aerospace Engineering, Khalifa University
Dr. Masami ONODA, Director, International Relations and Research Department of JAXA (Online)
Mr. Masanori MUTO, Chief Research Manager & Frontier Strategy Group Leader, Mitsubishi Research Institute
Mr. Jumpei NOZAKI, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Business Director, ispace
Moderator: Shamma Al Qutbah, Researcher, TRENDS Research and Advisory
13:30 - 14:30
Lunch break
14:30 - 15:15
Session 3: Harnessing Japan’s Innovation Edge: Applications Across Sectors
This session will present Japan’s leading-edge technologies in robotics, metaverse and human-computer relations and their transformative applications across industries, accelerated by the AI advancement. Speakers will highlight innovative solutions, demonstrate practical use cases, and discuss lessons learned from implementing advanced technologies in diverse fields.
Prof. Masahiko INAMI, Professor, RCAST of the University of Tokyo
Dr. Yasuaki MONNAI, Associate Professor, RCAST of the University of Tokyo
Prof. Hao Li, Dean of Undergraduate Division, Director of the Metaverse Center and Professor of Computer Vision, MBZUAI (online)
Mr. Koki SHIGENOI, Associated Researcher at RCAST, The University of Tokyo.
Moderator : Rashid Al Zaabi, Researcher, TRENDS Research & Advisory
15:15 - 16:00
Session 4: Bridging Horizons: Japan–UAE Policy Collaboration in AI
This panel will focus on opportunities for aligning strategies, regulatory frameworks, and collaborative initiatives between Japan and the UAE. Experts will discuss mechanisms for joint projects, knowledge exchange, and policy coordination to accelerate innovation and ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
Mr. Eissa Al Manaei, AI Researcher, TRENDS Research and Advisory
Mr. Ren Ito, Co-Founder and COO, Sakana AI
Dr. Hiroshi YAMAKAWA, WBAI, University of Tokyo
Dr. Daisuke OKANOHARA, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Preferred Networks (Online)
Moderator: Mouza Almarzooqi, Senior Researcher, Director of Economic Studies Department, TRENDS Research and Advisory
16:00 - 16:15
Closing remarks & recommendations
Prof. Satoshi IKEUCHI, Professor at RCAST of the University of Tokyo and Head of TRENDS Japan Virtual Office
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