The 28th “Science in Japan” Forum

Date: Thursday, June 20, 2025
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm (EDT)
Format: Hybrid (Onsite & Online)
Venue: Cosmos Club (2121 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC)
Theme: Glimpse of Quantum Technology and Quantum Computer
On-site participation is by invitation only. Everyone is welcome to participate online.
Keynote Speech

William D. Phillips
(University of Maryland / NIST)
Session 1

Masahiro Kitagawa
(Osaka University / QiQB)
Session 2

Yasunobu Nakamura
(RIKEN / University of Tokyo)
Session 3

Makoto Negoro
(Osaka University / QiQB)
Session 4

Celia Merzbacher
(Quantum Economic Development Consortium – QED-C)
Moderator

Robabeh Rahimi
(University of Maryland School of Medicine)
Host
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Sponsors
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Center for Quantum Computing
Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology(QiQB)
Department of Energy (DOE)
Embassy of Japan
Institute of Physical and Chemical Research(RIKEN)
JSPS US and Canada Alumni Association
Osaka University
Special thanks to Dr. Rita R. Colwell