Purpose of the Event
This symposium is organized to bring together individuals involved with the Institute of Tropical Agriculture, as well as those with a broader interest, to promote networking, exchange of ideas, and sharing of recent activities. The event aims to reaffirm the human networks that have been established over time, strengthen collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to the further development of research, education, and international cooperation in the future.
Overview
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Symposium : 13:00–16:50 / Reception(BBQ): 17:00–19:00
Venue:
Symposium : Inamori Center
Reception(BBQ): Campus Common (E Café Front Plaza; see map below)
Format: Hybrid
Language: English
Participation Fee: Free (advance registration required)
Symposium Program
=== Part I: Alumni Activities and Global Engagement ===
13:00–13:10 Opening Remarks
13:10–14:30 Alumni Updates
(1) Abiar Rahman, Gazipur Agriculture University
(2) Makoto Ehara, Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute
(3) Jahidul Hassan, Gazipur Agriculture University / JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow
(4) Nguyen Van Thinh, Hiroshima University
14:30–14:40 Toward Future Collaboration with Alumni
Akinori Ozaki, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University
14:40–15:00 Group Photo and Break
=== Part II: 50 Years of ITA and Future Perspectives ===
15:00–15:30 “50 Years of the Institute of Tropical Agriculture”
Kazuo Ogata, Professor Emeritus, Kyushu University
15:30–15:50 “The Institute of Tropical Agriculture Today”
Kimihiko Hyakumura, Director, Institute of Tropical Agriculture
15:50–16:50 Panel Discussion: “Toward a Future We Create Together”
Reception (BBQ)
We are pleased to announce the revival of the BBQ event hosted by the Institute of Tropical Agriculture, which was held every spring during the Hakozaki Campus era but had been suspended due to the campus relocation and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Venue: Campus Common (E Café Front Plaza; see map below)
Time: 17:00–19:00
Participation Fee: Faculty/Staff and Others: JPY 1,500 / Students: JPY 500
Due to various constraints compared to the Hakozaki Campus days, the event will be relatively short (approximately two hours). Nevertheless, we warmly encourage your participation!
Registration
Whether you plan to attend in person or online, please register using the QR code on the right or via the URL below.
For online participants, a link for joining the event will be provided after registration.
Participation in either the exchange meeting only or the reception only is also welcome.
Registration URL: https://forms.gle/AwhfGe3d3wi9wkzu8
