The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
ICT Technologies to Preserve the Earth for Future Generations
Republic of Korea
We will hold a panel discussion with ICT experts to explore the potential of ICT (information and communications technology) as an essential tool for preserving the global environment and realising a better society for future generations.
Discussion
- Renewable energy
- Circular economy
- Climate change
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Not provided |
|---|---|
| Language of interpretation | Japanese |
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
-
Track Programme
- * 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.
- Time and
Date of
the event -
-
2025.09.17[Wed]
14:00 ～ 16:30
(Venue Open 13:30)
-
- Venue
- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
Based on the history of human science and technology, it is essential to utilise various ICT technologies in order to pass on a rich and diverse Earth to future generations and to continuously realise a world that is better than the one we have today.We will discuss how the sixth-generation mobile communication system (6G), which is expected to be realised in 2030, next-generation satellite technologies such as remote sensing, digital twin technologies that link virtual and physical spaces, and technologies that integrate networks and mobility will solve global issues in the future.
In addition, we will take the promotion of closer cooperation between Japan and South Korea as an example of international cooperation and discuss how these global issues should be addressed through international cooperation.
【Schedule】
14:00 - 14:05 Greetings
14:05 - 14:25 Presentation (1) ; Moo Wan Kim (KICS Japan Branch Manager)
- History and Future of Science and Technology
- ICT Technologies for Earth Preservation
(6G, AI, IoT, Satellites, Big Data, Sensors, Bio, etc.)
- Strategic Japan-Korea Cooperation and Its Future
14:25 - 14:45 Presentation (2): JongGeol Park (Tokyo University of Information Sciences)
- Applications of Satellite Technology
(Responding to Various Earth Preservation Issues, Remote Sensing, etc.)
- Prospects for Space Development
14:45–15:05 Presentation (3): Hidehiro Kanemitsu (Waseda University)
- 6G Digital Twin Technology (Integrating Virtual and Physical Spaces) for Circular Economy
15:05 - 15:25 Presentation (4): Shintaro Uno(Nippon Institute of Technology)
- Addressing various environmental issues by integrating networks and mobility
- Realising energy conservation across entire regions through traffic control, etc.
15:25 - 15:35 Break
15:35–16:30 Panel Discussion
<Example Themes>
- Strategic Japan-Korea Cooperation and the Future of East Asia
- Realising Free Roaming Services in East Asia
- Utilising Active Senior Citizens Who Have Overcome Ageing
Cast
Speakers
Moo Wan Kim
Branch Director of the Japan Branch of the Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences (KICS)
Graduated from Osaka Prefectural Tennoji High School in 1970, earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering from Osaka University in 1974, and completed a Ph.D. in Engineering at Osaka University in 1980. Joined Fujitsu Laboratories in 1980, and joined Lucent Technologies Japan in 2000, where he engaged in research and development of Intelligent Networks (IN), ATM switching systems, third-generation mobile communication systems (3G), and IMS.In 2005, he was appointed Professor at Tokyo Information University, where he has been engaged in research and education in mobile communication applications, environmental issues integrated with remote sensing technology, and ad hoc wireless LAN networks. In 2023, he was appointed Branch Director of the Japan Branch of the Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences (KICS). His publications include “Detailed Explanation of IMS Control Technology,” “Evolving Mobile Phone Technology,” and “History and Prospects of Information and Communication Technology.”
View Profile
Close
close
JongGeol Park
Professor at Tokyo University of Information Sciences, Department of Information Science, Systems Science
A leading expert in the field of image analysis and recognition using AI. Since 1995, he has been conducting research on global environmental issues, vegetation changes, and natural disasters using the US weather observation satellite NOAA at the Chiba University Center for Environmental Remote Sensing.Since 2000, he has advanced disaster prevention and mitigation research utilizing satellite image recognition, including the creation of flood hazard maps for Southeast Asia using MODIS satellites (Terra and Aqua), early detection of desertification in China, sandstorms, and forest fires in Russia, and automatic extraction of earthquake-affected areas using high-resolution satellites.Additionally, by analyzing data from the European satellite SCIAMACHY using proprietary theories, the center has revealed that significant amounts of methane are emitted not only in rice paddies in Asia but also in tropical rainforests, contributing to research on greenhouse gases.In recent years, the institute has also focused on solving social issues using AI. It is developing a system that analyzes the movements of vehicles and motorcycles and provides voice guidance to help visually impaired people safely cross pedestrian crossings, as well as a support system that enables hearing-impaired people to practice pronunciation by visualizing speech. The institute continues to explore the potential of AI across a wide range of application fields, from satellite remote sensing to human support technology.
View Profile
Close
close
Hidehiro Kanemitsu
Associate Professor at Waseda University, Information Department, Global Education Center (GEC)
Hidehiro Kanemitsu has been engaged in commissioned and joint research on B5G and Web3, focusing on communication technology, peer-to-peer (P2P), and parallel distributed processing.Recently, he has been working on mechanisms to realize IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) and digital twins in an industry-leading manner, ensuring safe and user-autonomous participation. To achieve this, he is conducting research and development on algorithms to reliably enable content sharing among an unspecified number of users and resource allocation methods to process arbitrary applications quickly among an unspecified number of users.
View Profile
Close
close
Shintaro Uno
Technical advisor at Aichi System Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba Research Institute, and other organizations, where he engaged in research and development of communication control and management software for satellite communication systems and optical communication systems. Subsequently, at the Future Engineering Research Institute, he conducted research and development on CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) and Internet telephony. He then worked at Nokia Research Center Tokyo, Motorola Japan Research Laboratory, and Huawei Japan, where he was involved in research and development and standardization of mobile networks and ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems).In 2011, he was appointed Professor at the Department of Information Media, Faculty of Engineering, Aichi Institute of Technology, where he has been engaged in research and development of intersection safety support systems using short-range wireless technology.Since 2024, he has served as a technical advisor at Aichi System Co., Ltd. (Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture), receiving research and development support from Aichi Prefecture. He is conducting pilot tests of a simple intersection safety support system to prevent collisions at intersections without traffic signals and crosswalks in collaboration with Takahama City, Aichi Prefecture, with the aim of commercialization. He is also an adjunct lecturer at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Nihon University. His publications include “Fundamentals of Information and Communication Networks” (Morikita Publishing).
View Profile
Close
close
The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
ICT Technologies to Preserve the Earth for Future Generations
We will hold a panel discussion with ICT experts to explore the potential of ICT (information and communications technology) as an essential tool for preserving the global environment and realising a better society for future generations.
-
2025.09.17[Wed]
14:00～16:30
(Venue Open 13:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * 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.
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
OTHER PROGRAM
The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
