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Japan SciCom Forum 2024
On October 22 and 23, the sixth Japan SciCom Forum Conference (JSF 2024) will be held at Kyushu University's Ito Campus. Fukuoka will become the third city, following Tokyo and Okinawa, to welcome specialists in science communication from Japan and around the world.
JSF 2024 will bring together a diverse group of science communicators, writers, researchers, and journalists, along with experts from overseas. The conference is open to anyone involved in sharing research findings internationally, as well as those interested in science communication, public outreach, and engagement.
This year's JSF will explore a wide range of topics, including crisis management, video production, and the use of AI in science communication. There will also be a focus on advancing inclusion and co-creation through varied communication channels.
| Target | General, Current students and staff, Others |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2024.10.22 [Tue] 13:00 – 2024.10.23 [Wed] 17:00 |
| Venue | Ito Campus |
| Venue name | Shiiki Hall |
| Venue address | 744 Motooka, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka |
| Seating capacity | 100 people, in order of arrival |
| Participation fee | Not free of charge 1000Yen |
| Event details | DAY 1 (TUES, OCT 22) 13:00 - 13:10: Welcome from Kyushu University President Ishibashi (10min) 13:10 - 13:20: Housekeeping 13:20 - 13:50: Keynote: Kiki Bowman, Head of Communications, United Nations University (30 mins) 13:50 - 14:05: Keynote Q&A (15 mins) (Group photo will be taken before the coffee break) 14:05 - 14:30: Coffee break (25 mins) 14:30 - 16:00: Workshops (4 in parallel, 25 people in each) (90 mins) 16:00 - 17:00: Social hour Coffee break/Speed networking/Deep dive discussions/Campus tour (60 mins) 17:00 - 18:00: Panel Discussion on AI and Science Communication (60 mins) 18:30 - 20:30: Networking dinner (120 mins) DAY 2 (WEDS, OCT 23) 10:00 - 10:15: Welcome from Brian Lin (EurekAlert!) and housekeeping (15 mins) 10:15 - 10:45: Keynote: Tetsukazu Yahara, Director, Fukuoka City Science Museum (30 mins) 10:45 - 11:00: Keynote Q&A (15 mins) 11:00 - 12:00: Contributor talks (3 talks, 20min each, 15min talk+5 min Q&A) (60 mins) 12:00 - 13:30: Lunch break (90 mins) 13:30 - 14:30: Contributor talks (3 talks, 20min each, 15min talk+5 min Q&A) (60 mins) 14:30 - 15:30: Social hour Coffee break/Open mic/Campus tour (60 mins) 15:30 - 16:30: Panel discussion and Q&A (60 mins) 16:30 - 16:45: Concluding remarks 16:45 Adjourn (Hall closes 17:00) |
| Registration method |
Advanced registration required [Online] *https://forms.gle/jFNuuoPXuA21Gwr68 |
| Registration period |
2024.08.09 [Fri] – 2024.09.20 [Fri] |
| Inquiries |
Name: Dani Ellenby |
| Website | https://www.japansci.com/conference/jsf24 |
| Publishing period | 2024.08.21 [Wed] – |
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