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Toward a Future Where Space is Everyday

- Japan's Vision for the Future of Space Utilization -
Organized by National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)
Date : [Thu], December 3, 2026
Place : Innvovation Bridge @TOKYO, Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower 15F

Innovation Bridge @TOKYO
Beyond Connectivity R&D Promotion Unit
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology

Event Rationale

 This event is hosted by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) as a side event of NIHONBASHI SPACE WEEK 2026.

Our theme is “Toward a Future Where Space is Everyday.”

Space, information and communications, AI, healthcare, and robotics.
What new possibilities for space utilization can emerge when knowledge and ideas come together across different fields? From diverse perspectives, we will explore the future of space utilization envisioned by Japan.

From Innovation Bridge @TOKYO, we take “Beyond Connectivity” into space.

Join us as we explore new possibilities for space utilization, sparked by new encounters and dialogue.

Date and Time

3rd December 2026, 10:00-17:30 (Netwoking event 17:30-19:00)

Venue

Innovation Bridge @TOKYO
Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower 15F
(Advanced registration is required)

Preliminary Program

Time Main Venue（Lab Lounge） Sub Venue（Challenge Studio）
10:00-10:20 Opening：Organizer & Related Ministories（TBD）
10:20-11:40 Lecture Ⅰ ～（Preliminary）NICT Researchers Shaping the Fugure ～
（NICT Research Divisions） 		Poster & Demo Exhibitions by Companies and Organizations
（Available throughout the day）
11:40-12:20 Special Talk Ⅱ ～(Preliminary) Japanese Startups Reaching for Space –
1. Yoshifumi Sakamoto, Space Blast Co., Ltd.
2. Muneaki Ogawa, Interstellar Technologies Inc.
12:20-13:20
13:20-15:00 Pitch Session by Exhibitors
15:00-15:10 Poster & Demo Exhibition by Companies and Organizations
（Available throughout the day）
15:10-16:20 Panel Discussion：- (Preliminary) Toward an Era Where Space Becomes Part of Everyday Life -
Moderator: Naoto Kadowaki (NICT) Panelists: Representatives from National Research Institutes
16:20-17:20 Talk Session： - (Preliminary) Living on the Moon -
Facilitator (TBD)
17:20-17:30 Closing :Organizer
17:30-19:00 Networking Event （At a separate venue within the NICT Innovation Center (Free Admission)

Registration (Free Admission)

 Register here: Registration deadline is 1st December
  • A registration confirmation will be sent to you after you register. If you have any questions, please contact the event secretariat.
  • Separate registration for NIHONBASHI SPACE WEEK 2026 is also required. Registration is free.

Contact

Global Collaboration Secretariat, Innovation Bridge @TOKYO, Beyond Connectivity Design Initiative
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)

Access

 Innovation Bridge @TOKYO (NICT Innovation Center）
Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower, 2-7-1 Nihonbashi Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-6015
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Spekers,Moderators

 TBD

Participating Companies and Organizations

 TBD