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Prof. Hiroyuki Takahashi

Conference General Chair

Dr. Taiga Yamaya

MIC Co-Chair

Prof. Jae Sung Lee

MIC Co-Chair

Technological and Social Harmony in Yokohama: The 2025 IEEE NSS MIC RTSD Conference

The 2025 IEEE NSS MIC RTSD Conference was held at PACIFICO Yokohama North from November 1 to 8, combining the Nuclear Science Symposium (NSS), the Medical Imaging Conference (MIC), and the Room Temperature Semiconductor Detectors (RTSD) Symposium under the umbrella of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The conference brought together a global community of scientists to Yokohama for a program that included interdisciplinary discussions and cultural experiences.

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Mr. Shoichi Okuyama

Immediate Past President of AIPPI.

Ms. Nazli Korkut

the AIPPI secretary General(at the time of the Congress)

Yokohama’s Legacy of Interconnection at the 2025 AIPPI World Congress

The 2025 AIPPI World Congress in Yokohama united global IP experts, highlighting the city’s legacy of openness and innovation. The Congress featured research on patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and promoted young professionals’ empowerment, women’s leadership, and cultural exchanges—thus blending legal dialogue with AIPPI Resolutions, mentorship, networking, and international collaboration.

Professors Naomi Yamashita and Vanessa Evers

General Chairs

Professor Yoshifumi Kitamura

Local Relationship Chair

IkiCHI:Harnessing Ikigai to Find Communal Purpose (CHI 2025)

CHI 2025 brought over 5,000 global tech and design leaders to Yokohama, Japan, to explore innovation, AI, and ikigai—living with purpose. The city’s support, cultural immersion, and sustainability efforts made it the perfect host for Japan’s first CHI, highlighting Yokohama as a world-class destination for unforgettable international conferences.

Prof. Masanori Iye

LOC Chair

Dr. Sarah Kendrew

Symposium Chairs

Dr. Satoshi Miyazaki

Symposium Chairs

Making a historic Asia debut in Yokohama: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation 2024 (SPIE ASTRO Yokohama 2024)

SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation 2024 (SPIE ASTRO Yokohama 2024) made its Asia debut at PACIFICO Yokohama, drawing 2,900 attendees. With cutting-edge talks, a focus on gender equality, and innovative showcases from industry leaders, this groundbreaking event set the stage for future advancements in astronomy.

Prof. Zhidong Wang

General Chair

Creating New Connections: 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2024)

The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2024) in Yokohama was an inspiring fusion of tradition and innovation. With over 6,800 attendees, including rising talent and global experts, this event showcased groundbreaking research, fostered global collaborations, and highlighted Yokohama's rich cultural heritage and strategic importance in the robotics industry.

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Prof. Tsuyoshi Takada

Conference chair

Mr. Emmanuel Viallet

President of IASMiRT

A Safer, Brighter Future through Collaboration at the 27th International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (SMiRT 27)

The theme of the 27th International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (SMiRT 27) was Next Generation Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology, which was based on lessons learned from the 2011 nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Held on March 3–8, 2024, at Japan’s largest comprehensive convention venue, PACIFICO Yokohama, the conference brought together many prominent academia, engineers, and others in this field for a dynamic event that advanced the dialogue on the promising future of nuclear technology.

Professor Hajime Asama

IFAC President 2020–2023

The 22nd World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC World Congress 2023)

Held every three years, the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) World Congress is the largest event in the interdisciplinary field of automatic control science and technology. The 2023 in-person conference took place at the PACIFICO Yokohama from July 9 to 14 and was presided over by robotics expert Professor Hajime Asama of the University of Tokyo. Although IFAC has a focus on automated technologies and robotics, the 2023 conference offered invaluable opportunities for human interactions, with 3206 participants from 62 countries and regions gathered to share ideas and collaborate in a safe environment. Supporting this cooperative atmosphere was the vision of wa, the Japanese word for “harmony.”

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Dr. George Atkinson

Founder and Executive Director of the Institute on Science for Global Policy

ISGP conference series, Global Pathways to a Hydrogen Energy Futures

ISGP conference series, Global Pathways to a Hydrogen Energy Futures was held from 7th to 9th April 2023, at PACIFICO Yokohama. Dr. George Atkinson Founder and Executive Director of the Institute on Science for Global Policy sent comment on the success of the Congress.

Prof. Yuko Ichiyanagi,

General Co-Chair, Organizing Committee

Prof. Montserrat Rivas,

Steering Committee

The 11th International Conference on Fine Particle Magnetism (ICFPM 2022)

The 11th International Conference on Fine Particle Magnetism (ICFPM 2022) took place on October 16–21, 2022, at the Yokohama Symposia conference venue overlooking the Yokohama Harbor.

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Prof. Yoshinori Kogami,

Chair, Steering Committee

Creating Synergy for the Smart Society (APMC 2022)

The 2022 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC 2022) took place on November 29–December 2, 2022, at PACIFICO Yokohama in the Minato Mirai harbor area of Yokohama, and as a hybrid conference, it was also accessible online.

Dr. Nakamura Teiji

Chair, Organizing Committee of the 8th Asian Congress of Dietetics

The 8th Asian Congress of Dietetics (ACD2022)

The 8th Asian Congress of Dietetics was held August 19–21, 2022, at PACIFICO Yokohama. This conference articulated the vision of a healthier society sustainable in Asia, and in the world beyond. Led by Organizing Committee of the 8th Asian Congress of Dietetics and The Japan Dietetic Association, ...

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Prof. Akira Hirose

Professor, The University of Tokyo

2019 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS 2019)

2019 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS 2019) was held from 28th July to 2nd August 2019 at PACIFICO Yokohama.After the success of the Congress, Prof. Akira Hirose, General Chair of IGARSS 2019 Organizing Committee had kindly sent us his comment from his ...

Dr. Keith James Kawabata Duncan

Global Innovation Center, Shiseido Company

Applying Neuroscience to Business

The first meeting of Applying Neuroscience to Business was held from 26th to 28th September 2019 at Shiseido Global Innovation Center (S/PARK). “Applying Neuroscience to Business” aims to promote dialogue between academics and business professionals interested in applying behavioural sciences...

Mr. Mathias Posch

President & Partner, International Conference Services (ICS)
President, International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO)

18th World Congress on Lung Cancer (WCLC)

18th World Congress on Lung Cancer (WCLC) was held from 15th to 18th October, 2017 at PACIFICO Yokohama.After the success of the Congress, Mr. Mathias Posch had kindly sent us his comment from his experience in Yokohama as follows;

Prof. Teruo Miyazawa

Professor, Tohoku University

The 12th Asian Congress of Nutrition (ACN2015)

The 12th Asian Congress of Nutrition (ACN2015) was held from 14th to 18th May 2015, at PACIFICO Yokohama.Following the meeting, Prof. Teruo Miyazawa, Chair, Organizing Committee of 12th ACN Committee sent comments on the success of the Congress.

Prof. Hisashi Hirano

Director, Advanced Medical Research Center of Yokohama City University

Human Proteome Organization 12th Annual Congress

18th World Congress on Lung Cancer (WCLC) was held from 15th to 18th October, 2017 at PACIFICO Yokohama.After the success of the Congress, Mr. Mathias Posch had kindly sent us his comment from his experience in Yokohama as follows;

Dr. Tetsuro Matsumoto

University of Occupational and Environmental Health President of University Hospital

28th International Congress of Chemotherapy and Infection

The 28th International Congress of Chemotherapy and Infection (ICC 2013) was held from 5th (Wed.) to 8th (Sat.) June 2013, at PACIFICO Yokohama.Following the meeting, Dr. Tetsuro Matsumoto, Congress Chair of the Organizing Committee, sent comments on the success of the Congress.

Dr. Shinya Yamanaka

Director of Center for iPS Cell Research and Application at Kyoto University

The 10th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)

The 10th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) was held from 13 (Wed.) to 16 (Sat.) June 2012, at PACIFICO Yokohama with a total of 3,589 attendees. Following the meeting, we spoke with Dr. Shinya Yamanaka, Director of Center for iPS Cell Research and Application...

Ms. Marilyn Pattison

President of World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)

16th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT 2014)

2014 WFOT (World Federation of Occupational Therapists) 16th International Congress of the World was held from 18th to 21st June 2014, at PACIFICO Yokohama. Following the meeting, Ms. Marilyn Pattison, President of WFOT sent comment on the success of the Congress.

On behalf of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) I was delighted to participate in the 16th WFOT World Congress in Yokohama, Japan in June 2014.
I would urge any organisation considering holding a congress in Japan to investigate the wonderful opportunities in Yokohama. Not only are the convention facilities world class, the city itself is a delightful place to visit with its many restaurants and cafes,　great shopping, friendly people and a comfortable pace of life. There is an extensive range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets and easy access to all of the popular areas. Yokohama certainly provided WFOT with a wonderful congress venue and a truly　exciting cultural experience.

Dr. Margaret Abraham

President of International Sociological Association (ISA)

18th ISA World Congress of Sociology 2014

The XVIII ISA World Congress of Sociology 2014 (WCS2014) was held from 13th to 19th July 2014, at PACIFICO Yokohama. Following the meeting, Dr. Margaret Abraham, President of International Sociological Association (ISA), sent comment on the successful of the Congress.

On behalf of the International Sociological Association (ISA), I was very pleased to participate in the XVIII ISA World Congress of Sociology which brought more than six thousand sociologists and social scientists from ninety-five countries to Yokohama, Japan in July 2014.
I strongly recommend any association planning to hold an international conference to consider the friendly city of Yokohama. The conference facilities and PACIFICO Convention Center are outstanding and the city offers a wide array of restaurants and types of accommodation that can meet the diverse tastes and budgets. Holding ISA Congress in Yokohama provided an opportunity for participants to share our research and also to learn about the traditions, history and culture of Japan.