Expo 2025 Osaka / Netherlands Pavilion : How Collaboration and Inclusion Drive Innovation in Science

Expo 2025 Osaka | Netherlands Pavilion | October 3, 17:00-19:00 | Panel discussion & Networking Reception | RSVP here 

At a time when the world’s most urgent challenges demand collaboration, the very idea of “common ground” is increasingly contested. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion where we’ll explore how international partnership, and equity and inclusion are essential for groundbreaking innovation. 

What to Expect: 

·  Part 1: Discover insights from Elsevier’s landmark report on Netherlands-Japan collaboration – a 425-year partnership delivering scientific and policy impact far above the global average, fuelled by public-private alliances and shared leadership in quantum technology, photonics, and medical science. 

·   Part 2: Step inside the RIKEN Envisioning Futures program, a flagship partnership with the Elsevier Foundation, mapping the journeys of pioneering Japanese women research leaders. Hear how flexible careers, mentorship and people-centered leadership drive innovation and resilience, and why gender equity remains a critical challenge and…