Join Us for an Exclusive Bulgaria–Japan Innovation Dialogue!
Date and Venue / Program Day1, Day2 / Registration
Outlines:
In the spirit of strengthened bilateral cooperation between Bulgaria and Japan, these two interconnected events convene leading voices from government, academia, and industry to explore shared opportunities at the intersection of Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Data Spaces.
The events build upon the positive momentum of the Joint Statement on the Establishment of Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Bulgaria and Japan, signed on 20th May 2025 in Tokyo by President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev and Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba. This high-level agreement highlights a mutual commitment to deepen digital cooperation and celebrates the strategic academic partnership between the GATE Institute (Bulgaria) and the Center for Computational Sciences (CCS), University of Tsukuba (Japan), as a key pillar of this vision.
Together, the two-day programme will strengthen institutional ties, promote co-creation, and advance collaborative agendas for sustainable, digital, and resilient urban futures.
Date and Venue
Day 1: 29 August 2025 | 13:00–18:30 JST, 7:00–12:30 EEST
International Conference Hall, University of Tsukuba
Day 2: 30 August 2025 | 9:30–12:30 JST
Bulgarian Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka
Program
Day1
“Digital Synergies: Bulgaria–Japan Dialogue on Digital Twins, AI, Data Spaces & Urban Futures”
A high-level academic and policy forum focused on technological cooperation in smart cities and digital innovation.
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Time (JST) |
Activity |
Details / Highlights |
Person in Charge / Speaker |
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13:00 – 13:05 |
Opening & Welcome |
Introductory remarks by organisers and diplomatic representatives |
H.E. Ms. Marieta Arabadjieva, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to Japan |
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13:05 – 13:10 |
Opening & Welcome |
Introductory remarks by organisers and diplomatic representatives |
Prof. Shigeta Yasuteru, Director of the Center for Computational Sciences (CCS), the University of Tsukuba |
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13:10 – 13:15 |
Opening & Welcome |
Introductory remarks by organisers and diplomatic representatives |
Prof. Sylvia Ilieva, Director of the GATE Institute |
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13:15 – 13:30 |
Keynote Speeches |
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13:30 – 13:45 |
Keynote Speeches |
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13:45 – 14:00 |
Keynote Speeches |
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14:00 – 14:15 |
Keynote Speeches |
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14:15 – 14:30 |
Keynote Speeches |
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14:30 – 14:45 |
Break |
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14:45 – 15:00 |
Keynote Speeches |
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15:00 – 15:15 |
Keynote Speeches |
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15:15 – 15:30 |
Keynote Speeches |
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15:30 – 15:45 |
Keynote Speeches |
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15:45 – 16:00 |
Keynote Speeches |
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16:00 – 16:30 |
Live Demonstrations: Urban Digital Twin Solutions |
Showcase of digital twin applications for urban planning, climate, and mobility |
Session chairs from CCS and GATE |
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16:30 – 17:00 |
Expert Panel Discussion |
Synergising Academia, Government & Business for Digital Urban Futures |
Session chairs from CCS and GATE |
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17:00 – 18:20 |
Networking & Bilateral Dialogue Sessions |
Structured networking and bilateral cooperation discussions |
Organising Committees (GATE & CCS) |
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18:20 – 18:30 |
Closing Remarks & Summary |
Key takeaways and next steps for collaboration |
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Organisers & Hosts
- GATE Institute, Bulgaria
- Center for Computational Sciences (CCS), University of Tsukuba, Japan
- Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Tokyo
Day2
“Academic Days of the GATE Institute”
Registration
The registration form will open soon!
Please complete your participation registration via the link below. The registration deadline is 10 August.
(Registration is free, and the fee for the reception on August 29 will be 7,000 JPY.)