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The Conference Begins In

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WHEN

Wednesday–Thursday
July 22–24, 2026

WHERE

Munzer Auditorium, Beckman Center
279 Campus Drive West
Stanford, CA 94305

Li Ka Shing Center
291 Campus Drive
Stanford, CA 94305

About THE Conference

Join us at the Japan-US Research Collaboration Week from Wednesday, July 22nd to Thursday, July 24th, 2026. We look forward to engaging in transformative discussions around this year’s theme: Building Sustainable Innovation Bridges Between Nations. Early registration opens June 2026. The conference will be held at Stanford University and welcomes researchers, industry leaders, government officials, venture capitalists, and students committed to advancing international scientific collaboration. Please check back for the latest program updates!

Our Mission

The Japan-US Research Collaboration Week (JURC) launched in 2021 to create a robust foundation for research exchange between Japan and the United States. Through our innovative “Research Highway” concept, expert symposiums, and hands-on collaboration workshops, we’ve built a dynamic community of 200+ internationally-minded researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders. Our participants range from Nobel Prize winners to emerging graduate students exploring cross-border collaboration for the first time. Our research portfolio spans cutting-edge fields from precision medicine and ME-BYO wellness technologies to next-generation semiconductors, AI agent, and sustainable innovation solutions.

The Research Highway Vision

JURC 2026 builds upon our proven track record of facilitating research partnerships that translate into real-world impact. Participants gain exclusive access to successful collaboration models, funding opportunities through programs like ASPIRE, and direct connections to research leaders who are actively shaping the future of international scientific cooperation.

Join the Event
Early registration opens June 2026. The conference will be held at Stanford University from July 22–24, 2026.
Please check back for the latest program updates.
Why Attend JURC 2026
  • Exclusive Access: Direct engagement with ongoing successful research collaborations
  • Concrete Opportunities: Meet potential partners for joint research projects and funding applications
  • Policy Insights: Learn about new funding programs and international research initiatives
  • Career Development: Network with leaders across academia, industry, and government
  • Innovation Pipeline: Discover emerging technologies ready for commercialization
Meet our Speakers
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Ronald Pearl
Stanford University
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Hiroshi Amano
Nagoya University
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Thomas Sudhof
Stanford University
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Eiji Yagyu
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
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Hideaki Yamada
AIST
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Kim Seong woo
Orbray
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Srabanti Chowdhury
Orbray
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Motoaki Yasui
NICT
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Shiho Moriai
NICT
YukioOhsawa
Yukio Ohsawa
The University of Tokyo
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Sae Kondo
Mie Univ. and The Univ. of Tokyo
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Abby King
Stanford University
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Naohiro Matsumura
The University of Osaka
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Keiko Murayama
Mie University
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Jim Spohrer
Retired IBM
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Toshihiko Nishimura
Stanford University
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