We invite you to arrive by 5:00 PM to ensure you don't miss the opening program and the first round of startup pitches!

The evening opens with a video message from University of Tsukuba President Kyosuke Nagata, followed by remarks from Professor Maria Zuber, Presidential Advisor for Science and Technology Policy at MIT; Nobuhiro Tanno of the Innovation Ecosystem Lead Department of Medical Innovation Ecosystem, AMED, Global Hub (BOSTON); and Consul General Seiichiro Takahashi of the Consulate General of Japan in Boston. Vice Director Takeshi Machino of the Tsukuba Clinical Research and Development Organization will then introduce the pitch session. Please join us in welcoming our esteemed guests.