Harwell Japan Day 2025

Japan x UK – A Day Where Future Innovation Converges

Be part of a new flagship event that brings together leaders from government, industry, startups, and academia in Japan and the UK – two of the world’s most advanced technology nations.

Harwell Japan Day 2025 is a day of insight, connection, and collaboration held in the heart of the UK’s innovation ecosystem at Harwell Campus.

The programme features four themed sessions – Policy & Ecosystem, Space, Quantum, Life Science, and Energy – each led by expert chairs and highlighted by keynote talks, panel discussions, and interactive Q&As.

Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025

Time: 08:30 – 18:30

Venue: Magali Vaissiere Conference Centre, European Space Agency (ESA), Fermi Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0FD

Tickets: Early Bird £240 (until 15th October), Standard Rate £300 (until event date)

Please note, registration will close once event capacity is reached.

On the day, you’ll hear keynote speeches, specialist lectures and panel discussions, alongside start-up pitches. Sponsor exhibition stands and structured networking sessions will provide plenty of hands-on opportunities to make connections and explore partnerships.

Who should attend?

• Engineers and researchers exploring the global potential of their technologies.
• Business professionals seeking fresh insights at the interface of Japanese craftsmanship and cutting-edge science.
• Start-up founders eyeing joint research or PoC development with Harwell UK.

Step into Harwell’s vibrant ecosystem and build cross-cultural connections that can transform the future. Don’t miss this chance to position yourself at the forefront of Japan-UK scientific and business innovation.

Agenda:

• 08:30 – 09:00 Arrival and Registration
• 09:00 – 09:15 Welcome and Introduction to Harwell Campus: Biospire (Chair), Harwell Campus, UK & Japanese MP
• 09:15 – 10:30 Opening Session: Policy and Ecosystem Overview – Warwick Innovations (Chair), DSIT, METI, Intralink
• 10:30 – 11:00 Break
• 11:00 – 11:45 Main Session: Space – UK Space Agency (Chair), STFC, DSIT, Astroscale
• 11:45 – 12:30 Main Session: Quantum – Harwell Quantum Cluster (Chair), NQCC, JIJ, Orca Computing
• 12:30 – 13:30 Break
• 13:30 – 14:15 Main Session: Life Sciences – Biospire (Chair), Francis Crick Institute, CEPI, LINK-J
• 14:15 – 15:00 Main Session: Energy – Harwell Energy Cluster (Chair), Faraday Institute, Finden, Tokamak Energy
• 15:00 – 15:30 Break
• 15:30 – 16:30 Shaping the Future of UK-Japan Innovation – UKRI, MUFG, Amadeus Capital Partners
• 16:30 – 17:00 Fireside Chat
  • UK-Japan Innovation: Inside the Terumo-OrganOx Deal with the CEO of OrganOx
• 17:00 – 18:30 Networking Reception

This event is delivered in collaboration with Biospire UK.