The World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI) will hold a commemorative symposium to mark the 20th anniversary of the program.
An online livestream will also be available on the day of the event.
Poster PDF Download: Here.
The symposium will feature a special dialogue between Nobel laureates Prof. Susumu Kitagawa (2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry) and Prof. Shimon Sakaguchi (2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine), both affiliated with WPI centers. The program will also include a panel discussion featuring Prof. Takaaki Kajita (2015 Nobel Prize in Physics) and distinguished speakers from various fields, as well as exhibitions showcasing the initiatives and achievements of all 18 WPI centers. A wide range of engaging programs is planned.
Registration will open through the official symposium website, which will be launched soon.
This symposium offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on the achievements of WPI over the past two decades and to explore the future of research beyond them.
We look forward to your participation.
- Date and Time: Sunday, January 24th, 2026 ｜ 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Venue: PACIFICO Yokohama North
- Details and Registration: Official Symposium Website (Coming soon)