SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life Week
The Power of Intellectual Property builds tomorrow.
-Delivering your passion, making our world a better place-
Japan Patent Office, Kansai Bureau of Economy,Trade and Industry, National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training , Japan Patent Attorneys Association
Want to help people? Want to make our society a better place? Then why don’t you use intellectual property as a tool to make more friends and bring your ideas to life? In this event, you will find a special exhibition of case studies, stage performances and workshops. You can also experience exciting future technologies. Please join and let this event be your springboard for solving social issues!
Recorded video available
Exhibition
- SDGs
- post-SDGs
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Not provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
- Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.10.02[Thu]
18:00 ～ 21:00
(Venue Open 18:00)
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2025.10.03[Fri]
2025.10.10[Fri]
09:00 ～ 21:00
(Venue Open 09:00)
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- Venue
- EXPO Exhibition Centre
Programme details
Want to help people? Want to make our society a better place? Then why don’t you use intellectual property as a tool to make more friends and bring your ideas to life? In this event, you will find a special exhibition of case studies, stage performances and workshops. You can also experience exciting future technologies. Please join and let this event be your springboard for solving social issues!
Reports
【Reflection】
At this event, we showcased best practices in Intellectual Property(IP) utilization that contributed to resolving social issues -such as I-OPEN Project, IP support initiatives by Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, INPIT, etc.- through panel exhibition, interactive experience, and stage events. During the event period, a total of approximately 53,000 visitors attended. The results of survey conducted at the venue are summarized below.
Survey Results:
- 95 % of the respondents agreed or somewhat agreed that IP is effective in resolving social issues.
- 65% of the respondents felt or somewhat felt that they have the potential to create IP themselves.
- 91 % of the respondents were satisfied or somewhat satisfied with the event.
Additional comments from the respondents (excerpted):
- “I used to think of IP as something that restricts others from using inventions, but through this event, I learned how IP can be utilized.
- “I realized that IP plays a key role in solving social issues.
With “The Seed of Intellectual Property Ticket” in hand, visitors explored the exhibition venue discovering various insights as they moved through the displays. At the end of the exhibition, they received original Seed of Intellectual Property stickers and other handouts. This type of experience contributed to the strong positive response the event received, allowing visitors to enjoy themselves while feeling a closer connection to IP.
At the venue, visitors had opportunities to interact with exhibiting companies, who provided clear explanations of their technologies and initiatives. Through these interactive opportunities、we believe the exhibition helped visitors deepen their understanding of IP.
Additionally, guided tours conducted by JPO officials for registered participants received positive feedback, including comments such as “The guide’s explanation was very clear and easy to understand. The tour was useful.”
Furthermore, on October 9 and 10, stage events related to the I-OPEN project were held at the venue, attracting approximately 1,000 participants. Through talk shows and demonstrations of the mentoring process used in the JPO’s I-OPEN project, visitors were able to experience how ideas are brought to life and learn about the unique business initiatives supported by I-OPEN project (I-OPENERs). In addition, we held events aimed at younger generations and educational institutions to foster interest in the multiplier effect of IP and its role in solving social issues.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Following the event, in order to further embed the philosophy and activities of the I-OPEN Project—solving social issues through the use of intellectual property—into society, it is essential to gain broader support and collaboration. As a next step, we plan to hold I-OPNE JUKU, a training event for entrepreneurs who aspire to solve social issues. The program will be developed based on ideas generated during the “I-OPEN Co-Challenge” stage session held at this event.
To promote the autonomous growth of the I-OPEN project, we are also considering offering free licenses for the trademarks “I-OPEN” and “I-OPENER”, held by the JPO, to project collaborators. This initiative aims to expand the reach and impact of I-OPEN activities.
As part of our ongoing efforts, we will continue to communicate the value of IP, focusing on the social issues and IP applications that drew significant interest during the event.
More Information
SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life Week
The Power of Intellectual Property builds tomorrow.
-Delivering your passion, making our world a better place-
Want to help people? Want to make our society a better place? Then why don’t you use intellectual property as a tool to make more friends and bring your ideas to life? In this event, you will find a special exhibition of case studies, stage performances and workshops. You can also experience exciting future technologies. Please join and let this event be your springboard for solving social issues!
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2025.10.02[Thu]
18:00～21:00
(Venue Open 18:00)
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2025.10.03[Fri]
09:00～21:00
(Venue Open 09:00)
- EXPO Exhibition Centre
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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