PROGRAMA INTERNACIONAL
Japan
Day
A meeting point for connecting innovation, sustainability and industrial cooperation between Japan and Europe.
Thursday 04/06, 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM | International Meeting Point
The Japan Day program highlights Japan’s leadership in the sustainable transformation of the chemical industry, with advances in decarbonization, energy efficiency, and technological innovation. It brings together experts and companies to share knowledge and real industry experiences. A space to foster collaboration between Japan and Europe in addressing common industrial challenges.
Featured voices from the Japan Day event
sPEAKER
Motoaki Kawase
President | Society of Chemical
Engineers Japan
speaker
Kaori Matsue
Director General of Corporate
Sustainability | Mitsui Chemicals
speaker
Hiroyuki Sangawa
Director General of the Process Technology
Division | JGC Corporation
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME
Japan Day Programme
4 June | 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM
International Meeting Point (IMP) Hall 2
10:45 AM
Institutional opening
11:00 AM –
11:20 AM
11:20 AM
The expanding mission of chemical engineers in Japan: Driving societal impact and national projects
The SCEJ, as a proactive and action‑oriented organization, collaborates with industry and local government to address regional challenges. SCEJ members also take responsible roles in Japan’s national R&D initiatives, including the NEDO fuel cell project, and leading such efforts is a core mission for chemical engineers.
11:20 AM –
11:40 AM
11:40 AM
Sustainability Challenges of Chemical Manufacturers
Mitsui Chemicals is committed to mitigating and adapting to climate change. As a material manufacturer, we are taking on the challenge of reducing its own GHG emissions and contributing to GHG reductions throughout its supply chain by switching to biomass and recycled materials.
11:40 AM –
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Engineering the Low-Carbon Future: LNG, CCS and Circular Innovation at JGC
This presentation showcases JGC’s pathway toward a low‑carbon future through the integration of LNG and CCS for energy‑system decarbonization. It also highlights our circular‑economy innovations, including SAF and chemical recycling, that drive industrial sustainability. Together, these initiatives reflect JGC’s commitment to enabling a resilient and sustainable society.
12:00 PM –
12:15 PM
12:15 PM
Closing remarks
12:30 PM –
1:30 PM
1:30 PM