GU President Participates in the 2nd Space Business Symposium in Gifu
On September 11, 2026, President YOSHIDA Kazuhiro attended the 2nd Space Business Symposium in Gifu, held at the Gifu Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum (Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture), where he delivered opening remarks as Chair of the GIFU Space Business Council1. The symposium brought together a large number of participants from companies, research institutions, local governments, and other organizations from both within and outside Gifu Prefecture. The venue was filled with enthusiasm and a strong sense of interest in the growing space industry.
The program featured a keynote address by a representative from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, presentations showcasing examples of entry into the space business sector, and a panel discussion. These sessions fostered lively exchanges of ideas on the latest developments in the space field and its future potential.
Researchers from Gifu University also presented a diverse range of research seeds in areas such as space food, space agriculture, space medicine, satellite data utilization, and space engineering. During the symposium, direct interactions between researchers and industry representatives were observed. The event provided an excellent opportunity to recognize how the university's research achievements could lead to new collaborations and business creation.
The space industry is a field with significant growth potential, driven not only by engineering but also through collaboration with disciplines such as agriculture, medicine, and information science. Through this symposium, the participants were once again reminded of the importance of regional companies, universities, and government agencies working together to create new values.
The symposium was a highly meaningful occasion that allowed participants to engage with fellow participants and share the possibilities for the further development of the space industry in Gifu Prefecture.
1) English name is tentative
