I. Purpose and Significance
The China-Japan Scientists High-level Dialogue (“High-level Dialogue”) is a major CAST bilateral exchange event co-sponsored by China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). It is intended to facilitate dialogue between the two countries on leveraging sci-tech progress to address social problems, strengthen China-Japan sci-tech and cultural communication, and provide a platform for bilateral cooperation between sci-tech and industrial communities. The 2021 High-level Dialogue, following the theme “Smart Technology for an Aging Society”, will invite renowned Japanese and Chinese experts to discuss topics related to intelligent elderly care, with a view to promoting bilateral technological cooperation and research results translation in relevant fields for both Chinese and Japanese people.
II. Outline
(I) Date
October 21, 2021 (Thursday)
(II) Theme
Smart Technology for an Aging Society
(III) Organization
Sponsors: China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Organizer: China Centre for International Science and Technology Exchange (CISTE)
Partners: Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (CMES)
Architectural Society of China
Chinese Nursing Association (CNA)
China Instrument and Control Society (CIS)
Special supporter: Beijing International Technology Trading Alliance (in preparation)
Harvard Social Technology for Global Aging Research Initiative;
Laboratory for Elderly Welfare Technology，Hefei University of Technology
III. Activities
(I) High-level Dialogue
1. Leaders’ speeches
2. Keynote speeches
(II) Panel discussion
Parallel sessions will be held in Beijing, Tokyo and at Harvard University. Experts will be invited to give speeches and discuss topics such as intelligent technology and future aging society to explore future partnerships.
(III) Roadshows of Chinese and Japanese technology projects (warm-up) (It is suggested to play the key vision without text twice )
The first “Innovation China” Technology Roadshow was held online and offline in Qingdao in partnership with Qingdao Association for Science and Technology (QDAST) on June 28, 2021. The second “Innovation China” Technology Roadshow -- Sino-Japanese Life and Health Industrial Project (Changzhou) Special & China-Japanese Science and Technology Seminar on Smart Technology for an Aging Society was held on September 16, 2021 in partnership with JST and Changzhou Association for Science and Technology (CZAST). The roadshows highlighted ten excellent Japanese technology projects paired with Chinese industrial parks and investment and financing institutions to deepen technological and economic integration and increase cooperation opportunities between the two sides.
IV. Brief schedule
October 21
8:30-11:00, Beijing, China (UTC+8)
High-level Dialogue -- Panel Discussion
14:00-16:00, Beijing, China (UTC+8)
High-level Dialogue -- Forum
V. Agenda (proposed)
High-level Dialogue -- Panel Discussion
Meeting host: An Ning, Founding Director of Laboratory for Elderly Welfare Technology, Hefei University of Technology
8:30-8:35 Introduction of guests by meeting host
8:35-9:25 Issue 1: Aging Society and Technology
Arthur Kleinman, Fellow of the National Academy of Medicine, Academician of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Harvard University, Director of Harvard Social Technology for Global Aging Research Initiative
Toshio Obi, Professor Emeritus, Waseda University
Han Lin, Dean of School of Nursing of Lanzhou University, President of Gansu Nursing Association, Chief Nursing Officer Gansu Provincial Hospital, Fellow of American Academy of Nursing
9:25-10:05 Issue 2: The Practice of Smart Technology for an Aging Society
Fu Ziyi, General Manager, Smart Healthcare & Big Health Division, Hitachi (China) Co., Ltd.
Bu Jiangyong, Founder & Chairman, Shanghai Infinite Wellness Service Co., Ltd.
Miki Raviv, Founder of Vitalerter Ltd.
Bai Zhenggang, Researcher, Social & Technology Innovation Center for Aging, Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute
Lin Qi, General Manager, Health and Senior Care Business Headquarters, Hitachi Solutions (China) Co., Ltd.
10:05-10：45 Issue 3: Collaborative Cultivation of Versatile Talents for Aging Services
Naoko Iwasaki, Professor, Institute of e-Government, Waseda University
Chen Hongtu, Co-Director of the Harvard Social Technology for Global Aging Research Initiative
Chen Honglin, Doctoral Supervisor and Professor, School of Social Development and Public Policy, Fudan University
10:45-11:00 Concluding remarks by the host
High-level Dialogue: Forum
Host: Wang Decheng, Vice President of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society
14:00-14:05 Introduction of guests by the host
14:05-14:10 Address by the Head of CAST
14:10-14:15 Address by the Head of JST
14:15-14:30 Implementing Smart Manufacturing to Meet the Workforce Challenges of an Aging Society
Gu Peihua, Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering, Dean of Zhejiang International Institute of Innovative Design and Intelligent Manufacturing, Tianjin University
14:30-14:45 Challenges and Issues for Smart Aging Cities in Japan
Toshio Obi, Professor Emeritus, Waseda University
14:45-15:00 Systematic Thinking on an Aging Society
Di Zengru, Academician of the International Academy for Systems and Cybernetic Sciences, Dean, School of Systems Science, Beijing Normal University
15:00-15:15 A Proposal for National Qualification of Nursing Talents Needed for Comprehensive Care
Naoko Iwasaki, Professor, Institute of e-Government, Waseda University
15:15-15:30 Smart Senior Care from a Nursing Professional Perspective
Wu Ying, Doctoral Supervisor and Professor, School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Vice president of Chinese Nursing Association, Fellow of American Academy of Nursing, Fellow of International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI)
15:30-15:45 Solutions for an Aging Society Adopted by Japanese ICT Companies
Takahiro Orio, Director, International Department, Communications and Information Network Association of Japan (CAIJ)
15:45-16:00 Concluding remarks by the host
