EJEA has launched the webinar series
“Think Global, Act Local: Japan–Europe Dialogues on Transformation in Society, Technology, and Values”
covering the following webinars:
- “Europe–Japan Crossings: Personal Journeys, Connections and Perspectives”
on September 14, 2026, 10:00-11:00 CEST / 17:00-18:00 JST
with
Prof. Dr. Masashi Urabe
Hiroshima City University, Institute for Comparative & International Education, Faculty of International Studies
and
Prof. Dr. Heinrich Menkhaus
Meiji University, Faculty of Law & Graduate School of Law - “Bridging Science, Policy and Business — A Personal Journey“
on July 27, 2026, 10:00-11:00 CEST / 17:00-18:00 JST
presentation by Prof. Dr. Yuko Harayama
Secretary General of the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) Tokyo Expert Support Center, & former Executive Director for International Affairs at RIKEN (Japan)
- “Horizon Europe: Opportunities for EU-Japan Cooperation“
on June 16, 2026, 11:30-12:30 CEST / 18:30-19:30 JST
presentations by
Emmanuelle Chauvin, Policy Officer – STO Cooperation with Japan, Directorate General Research & Innovation, European Commission
and
Fumiko Oda, National Contact Point – Coordinator, EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
The European Japan Experts Association (EJEA) has launched this webinar series as a further development of its activities, creating a continuous platform for dialogue between Europe and Japan.
The webinar series addresses key challenges and opportunities that are of shared relevance to both regions. It brings together perspectives from academia, business, and public administration and aims to foster exchange, mutual learning, and the development of new cooperation initiatives.
Under the title “Think Global, Act Local: Japan–Europe Dialogues on Transformation in Society, Technology, and Values,” the webinar series will cover the following thematic areas:
- Revitalizing Democracies – Trust, Transparency and Participation
- Human-Centered Innovation and Goals for the Future of Work
- Empowerment, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunities
- Sustainable and Resilient Futures – Local Roots, Global Impact
- Excellence in Science and Open Innovation – Building Bridges for Shared Futures
- Future of EJEA and Local as well as Interregional Networks
With this new format, EJEA aims to reach a broader and more diverse audience while strengthening its role as a European network for expertise on Japan. The series will provide regular opportunities for engagement and exchange across disciplines and sectors.
Further details on the format, schedule, and participation will be announced soon.